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Record ID 222002
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 130
Ward's Nat Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1787/10/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ward's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with Their Properties, and various Uses in Medicine, Mechanics, Manufactures, &c. Illustrated With a great Variety of Copper-Plates, accurately drawn from Nature, and beautifully engraved. By the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 238 times in 234 borrowing records
ESTC: T111259
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1787/10/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 222005
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 130
Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1787/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 222008
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 130
Martial Achievements v. 1
Borrowed: 1787/3/8 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Abercromby's Martial Achievements
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
The martial atchievements [sic] of the Scots nation: ... By Patrick Abercromby, ... In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 257 times in 200 borrowing records
ESTC: N34973
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation
Borrowed: 1787/3/8 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716), Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 221999
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 130
Brydon's Tour v. 1
Borrowed: 1787/1/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Brydon's Tour
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk; from P. Brydone, F.R.S. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T88892
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1787/1/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 221996
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 130
Goldsmith's Nat Hist v. 8
Borrowed: 1787/1/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Goldsmith's Natural History
Shelfmark: 530.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 705 times in 454 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1787/1/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 221993
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 130
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1786/12/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 222011
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 130
Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1787/4/5 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 230879
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Robertson's Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/6. Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1792/6.
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230891
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Hist of the World v. 2
Borrowed: 1792/10/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138428
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of the World
Borrowed: 1792/10/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 230900
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Hist of the World v. 8
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138428
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of the World
Borrowed: 1792/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 230888
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Scotland v. 3
Borrowed: 1792/8/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767-1768. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 513 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: T146458
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Borrowed: 1792/8/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 230894
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Hist of the World v. 4
Borrowed: 1792/11. Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138428
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of the World
Borrowed: 1792/11.
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 230885
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1792/7/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767-1768. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 513 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: T146458
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Borrowed: 1792/7/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 230849
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230909
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Hist of the World v. 11
Borrowed: 1793/1/14 (Monday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Confidence level: Likely
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138428
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of the World
Borrowed: 1793/1/14 (Monday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Record ID 230876
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1792/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 230903
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Hist of the World v. 9
Borrowed: 1792/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Likely
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138428
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of the World
Borrowed: 1792/12/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 230897
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Hist of the World v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/11/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Likely
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138428
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of the World
Borrowed: 1792/11/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 230861
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Pitt's Virgil v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/2/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pitt's Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, in English verse. The Aeneid translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, the Eclogues and Georgics by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Warton. In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3v.
Editors: Joseph Wharton
Translators: Rev. Mr Christopher Pitt
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 34 times in 30 borrowing records
ESTC: T218877
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1792/2/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230864
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
History of America v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3v..
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 69 times in 60 borrowing records
ESTC: N33041
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Borrowed: 1792/3/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230843
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Sully's Memoirs v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Sully's Memoir
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilian de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Prime Minister to Henry the Great. Containing the history of the life and reign of that monarch, and his own administration under him. Translated from the French, by the author of the Female Quixote. To which is added, the tryal of Ravaillac for the murder of Henry the Great. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: 109
ESTC: T143316
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783), Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230855
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1792/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230906
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Hist of the World v. 10
Borrowed: 1793/1/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Likely
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138428
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of the World
Borrowed: 1793/1/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 230852
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 13
Borrowed: 1792/1/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230873
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1792/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230870
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230840
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Plutarch's Lives v. 6
Borrowed: 1791/10/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new life of Plutarch.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Langhorne, John; Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 333 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: N20526
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1791/10/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 230882
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Voyages v. 7
Borrowed: 1792/7/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 230912
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Guthrie's Hist of the World v. 7
Borrowed: 1793/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Likely
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138428
John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of the World
Borrowed: 1793/2/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: John Gray (Male, born 1724, died 1811), William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 230858
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Buffon v. 4
Borrowed: 1792/2/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1792/2/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 230846
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1791/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230867
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Rollin's Ancient History v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/3/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1792/3/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 231038
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Annual Register v. 1
Borrowed: 1793/6/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The annual register, or a view of the history, politics, and literature, for the year 1779.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 48 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T212941
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Borrowed: 1793/6/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231020
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Martial Archievements
Borrowed: 1793.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Abercromby's Martial Achievements
Confidence level: Certain
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
The martial atchievements [sic] of the Scots nation: ... By Patrick Abercromby, ... In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 257 times in 200 borrowing records
ESTC: N34973
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation
Borrowed: 1793.
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716), Genre: Lives
Record ID 231041
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Rowe's Lucan Phar 2 v.
Borrowed: 1793/6/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Rowe's Lucan
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Lucan’s Pharsalia. Translated into English verse by Nicholas Rowe, Esq; Servant to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1722. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Rowe, Nicholas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T113675
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Pharsalia or De Bello Civili
Borrowed: 1793/6/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 231032
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1793/5/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 231026
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Hist of the Indies v. 1
Borrowed: 1793/4/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
History of the Indies
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231023
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Volney's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1793/3. Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Volney's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the years 1783, 1784, and 1785. Containing the present natural and political state of those countries, their Productions, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; with Observations on the Manners, Customs, and Government of the Turks and Arabs. Illustrated with copper plates. By M. C-F. Volney. Translated from the French. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 169 borrowing records
ESTC: T12217
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Borrowed: 1793/3.
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820), Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231035
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Chinese Traveller v. 2
Borrowed: 1793/5/16 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Chinese Traveller
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Travel
The chinese traveller. Containing a geographical, commercial, and political history of China. With A particular Account of their Customs, Manners, Religion, Agriculture, Government, Arts, Sciences, Ceremonies, Buildings, Language, Physick, Trade, Manufactures, Shipping, Plants, Trees, Beasts, Birds, &c. &c. To which is prefixed the life of Confucius, The celebrated Chinese Philosopher. Collected from du halde, le compte, and other modern travellers. ... . Adorned with a map of China and other curious Coperplates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 44
ESTC: T62654
Genre: Travel
Chinese Traveller
Record ID 231029
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Rollin's Ant Hist. v1
Borrowed: 1793/4/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1793/4/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231044
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Buchanan's Hist of Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1793/7/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan’s history of Scotland. In twenty books. Containing, I. An account of its several situations; and the nature of its soil and climate. II. The antient names, manners, laws, and customs of the country, and what people inhabited the island from the very beginning. III. A chronicle of all its kings; in an exact series of succession, from Fergus, the first founder of the Scottish monarchy, to the reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and I. of England. The fourth edition. Translated from the Latin original. Wherein several errors in the English editions are corrected. To which is added, an appendix, containing a genealogy of all the kings from Fergus I. to James VI. In two volumes. Adorned with copper-plates, and a map of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 54 borrowing records
ESTC: N15167
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Borrowed: 1793/7/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582), Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2