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Record ID 225734
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
World Displayed v. 18
Borrowed: 1783/4/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 18
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 225761
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Rollin's Rom Hist v. 5
Borrowed: 1783/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrowed: 1783/12/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 225752
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1783/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 225743
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Ray's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1783/6/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Rae's Travels
Shelfmark: 451.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A collection of curious travels and voyages. In two parts. Part I. Containing Dr Leonhart Rauwolf’s journey into the eastern countries. Viz. Syria, Palestine, or the Holyland, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Chaldea, &c. Translated. from the Original High Dutch, by Nicholas Staphorst. Part II. Containing travels into Greece, Asia minor, Egypt, Arabia felix, Petraea, Ethiopia, the Red Sea, &c. Collected from the Observations of Mons. Belon, Mr Vernon, Dr Spon, Dr Smith, Dr Huntington, Mr Greaves, Alpinus Vestingius, Thevenot’s Collections, and others. To which are added, three catalogues of such trees, Shrubs, and Herbs, as grow in the Levant. By J. Ray, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 63
ESTC: T93655
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Borrowed: 1783/6/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 225755
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Hume's Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1783/10/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1783/10/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 225749
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1783/7/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 225740
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Knights of Malta v. 2
Borrowed: 1783/5/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Knights of Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem; styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta. Translated from the French of Mons. l’Abbe de Vertot.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 208 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T81010
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta
Borrowed: 1783/5/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 225758
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Rollin's Rom Hist v. 3
Borrowed: 1783/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrowed: 1783/11/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 225764
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Tour Greece v. 2
Borrowed: 1783/12/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Richard Chandler (Male, born 1738, died 1810)
Genre: Travel
Tour thro Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Richard Chandler (Male, born 1738, died 1810)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Greece: or an account of a tour made at the expense of the Society of Dilettanti.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 23 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T63359
Richard Chandler (Male, born 1738, died 1810)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Greece: or An Account of a Tour Made at the Expense of the Society of Dilettanti
Borrowed: 1783/12/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
Author: Richard Chandler (Male, born 1738, died 1810), Genre: Travel
Travels in Greece: or An Account of a Tour Made at the Expense of the Society of Dilettanti
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 225770
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
World Displayed v. 15
Borrowed: 1784/1/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 15
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 225737
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Middleton's Cicero v. 1
Borrowed: 1783/5/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
Middleton's Life of Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
The history of the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero. In three volumes. By Conyers Middleton, D. D. Principal Library-Keeper of the University of Cambridge.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 12
ESTC: T125495
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Borrowed: 1783/5/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
Author: Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750), Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 225773
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Ward's Nat Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1784/2/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
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: 1784/2/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 225767
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1784/1/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
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 225746
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1783/6/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 225776
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 180
Sully's Memoirs v. 1
Borrowed: 1784/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
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 Memoirs
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
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 of Henry the Great. Newly translated from the French edition of M. de L’Ecluse. To which is annexed, the trial of Francis Ravaillac, for the murder of Henry the Great. In five volumes. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 68 borrowing records
ESTC: N21985
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Borrowed: 1784/3/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
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 227906
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 217
Pope's Odyssey v. 1
Borrowed: 1784/7/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1784/7/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Dawson
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 227900
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 217
Hist of Greece
Borrowed: 1784/5/1 (Saturday).
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
History of Greece
Record ID 227903
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 217
World Displayed v. 11
Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
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 227897
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 217
Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1784/4/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dawson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.