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Record ID 230309
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 250
World Displayed v 20
Borrowed: 1786/4/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
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 233360
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40
The World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1796/2/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
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 233339
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40
Collection of Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1795/11/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/11/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 233342
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40
Knox's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/11/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1795/11/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 233354
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40
Buffon v. 5
Borrowed: 1796/1. Returned: yes.
John Gibson
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 5
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: 1796/1.
Borrower: John Gibson
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 5
Record ID 233351
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40
Buffon v. 4
Borrowed: 1796/1/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
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: 1796/1/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
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 233357
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40
The World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1796/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
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 233348
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40
Rollin's Roman History v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
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 1
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
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 1
Record ID 233345
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1795/12/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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 245516
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 253
Hume's England v. 4
Borrowed: 1803/1/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Very 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: 1803/1/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 245507
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 253
Hume's England
Borrowed: 1802/10/9 (Saturday).
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Confidence level: Very 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: 1802/10/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
Record ID 245522
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 253
Hume's England v. 6
Borrowed: 1803/2/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Very 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: 1803/2/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 245525
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 253
Hume's England v. 7
Borrowed: 1803/3/6 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Very 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: 1803/3/6 (Sunday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 245519
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 253
Hume's England v. 5
Borrowed: 1803/1/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Very 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: 1803/1/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 245510
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 253
Hume's England v. 2
Borrowed: 1802/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very 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: 1802/11/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 245528
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 253
Hume's England v. 8
Borrowed: 1803/3/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Very 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: 1803/3/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 245513
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 253
Hume's England v. 3
Borrowed: 1802/11/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very 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: 1802/11/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 256331
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 433
Pope's Homer v. 6
Borrowed: 1808/1/30 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male), Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Borrowed: 1808/1/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Homer (Male), Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 256328
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 433
Mavor's Voyages v. 23
Borrowed: 1808/1/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor's Voyages
Shelfmark: 776.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 23
Confidence level: Certain
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1808/1/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 23
Record ID 256325
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 433
British Admirals v. 3
Borrowed: 1807/12/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1807/12/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 256319
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 433
Rollin's Ancient History v. 5
Borrowed: 1807/10/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
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: 1807/10/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 256322
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 433
Rollin's Ancient History v. 8
Borrowed: 1807/11/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
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 8
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: 1807/11/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 256334
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 433
Goldsmith's Greece
Borrowed: 1808/2/27 (Saturday).
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of Greece
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
The grecian history, from the earliest state to the death of Alexander the Great. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 205 times in 171 borrowing records
ESTC: T146080
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Borrowed: 1808/2/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Record ID 267323
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Arnot's Criminal Trials
Borrowed: 1823/10/25 (Saturday).
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: Law
Arnot's Criminal Trials
Confidence level: Certain
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: Law
A collection and abridgement of celebrated criminal trials in Scotland, from A.D. 1536, to 1784. With historical and critical remarks. By Hugo Arnot, Esq. Advocate.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 23
ESTC: T142881
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: Law
Collection and Abridgement of Celebrated Criminal Trials in Scotland
Borrowed: 1823/10/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786), Genre: Law
Collection and Abridgement of Celebrated Criminal Trials in Scotland
Record ID 267332
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Moore's Campaign
Borrowed: 1823/12/6 (Saturday).
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Carrick Moore (Male, born 1763, died 1834)
Genre: History
Moore's Campaign
Confidence level: Certain
James Carrick Moore (Male, born 1763, died 1834)
Genre: History
A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, commanded by Sir John Moore; authenticated by official papers.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1809. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 41
James Carrick Moore (Male, born 1763, died 1834)
Genre: History
Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded by Sir John Moore
Borrowed: 1823/12/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: James Carrick Moore (Male, born 1763, died 1834), Genre: History
Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded by Sir John Moore
Record ID 267356
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Legh's Egypt
Borrowed: 1824/3/29 (Monday).
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Legh (Male, born 1793, died 1857)
Genre: Travel
Legh's Egypt
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Legh (Male, born 1793, died 1857)
Genre: Travel
Narrative of a journey in Egypt and the country beyond the cataracts
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
Thomas Legh (Male, born 1793, died 1857)
Genre: Travel
Narrative of a Journey in Egypt, and the Country beyond the Cataracts
Borrowed: 1824/3/29 (Monday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Thomas Legh (Male, born 1793, died 1857), Genre: Travel
Narrative of a Journey in Egypt, and the Country beyond the Cataracts
Record ID 267353
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Phipp's Voyages
Borrowed: 1824/2/18 (Wednesday).
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792)
Genre: Travel
Phipp's Voyages
Shelfmark: 199. Format: 4to.
Confidence level: Certain
Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792)
Genre: Travel
A voyage towards the North Pole undertaken by His Majesty’s command 1773.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 44
ESTC: T152604
Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Towards the North Pole Undertaken by His Majesty’s Command 1773
Borrowed: 1824/2/18 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792), Genre: Travel
Voyage Towards the North Pole Undertaken by His Majesty’s Command 1773
Record ID 267335
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Anson v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1823/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Anson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
A voyage round the world : in the years 1740, 1, 2, 3, 4
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1804. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 11 borrowing records
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Round the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
Borrowed: 1823/12/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762), Genre: Travel
Voyage Round the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 267338
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Golovnin's Japan 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/1/6 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Vasiliĭ Mikhaĭlovich Golovnin (Male, born 1776, died 1831)
Genre: Travel
Golovnin's Japan
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Vasiliĭ Mikhaĭlovich Golovnin (Male, born 1776, died 1831)
Genre: Travel
Narrative of my captivity in Japan during the years 1811, 1812 & 1813 ... to which is added an account of voyages to the coasts of Japan, and the negociations with the Japanese, for the release of the author and his companions
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1818. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 46 times in 25 borrowing records
Vasiliĭ Mikhaĭlovich Golovnin (Male, born 1776, died 1831)
Genre: Travel
Narrative of my Captivity in Japan during the years 1811, 1812 and 1813
Borrowed: 1824/1/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Vasiliĭ Mikhaĭlovich Golovnin (Male, born 1776, died 1831), Genre: Travel
Narrative of my Captivity in Japan during the years 1811, 1812 and 1813
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 267329
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
William's Letters v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1823/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
William's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
Letters from France: containing many new anecdotes relative to the French revolution, and the present state of French manners. By Helen Maria Williams. Vol. II. The third edition.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: N61338
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
Letters Written in France, in the Summer 1790, to a Friend in England
Borrowed: 1823/11/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827), Genre: Travel
Letters Written in France, in the Summer 1790, to a Friend in England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 267350
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Will & Jean
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday).
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Hector Macneill (Male, born 1746, died 1818)
Genre: Fiction
Will and Jean
Confidence level: Very likely
Hector Macneill (Male, born 1746, died 1818)
Genre: Fiction
Scotland’s skaith; or, the history o’ Will and Jean : Owre true a tale! Together with some additional poems, by the author of the Harp. Embellished with elegant engravings.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1795. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T126211
Hector Macneill (Male, born 1746, died 1818)
Genre: Fiction
Scotland’s Skaith; or, The History o’ Will and Jean
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Hector Macneill (Male, born 1746, died 1818), Genre: Fiction
Record ID 267326
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Campbell's Lives Brit Admirals v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1823/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1823/11/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 267362
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Journal of a Soldier
Borrowed: 1824/5/4 (Tuesday).
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Captain Thomas Pococke (Male)
Genre: Lives
Journal of a Soldier
Confidence level: Speculative
Captain Thomas Pococke (Male)
Genre: Lives
Journal of a Soldier of the Seventy-First, or Glasgow Regiment Highland Light Infantry, from 1806 to 1815. [By Captain Thomas Pococke.]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1819. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Howell, Thomas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 51 borrowing records
Captain Thomas Pococke (Male)
Genre: Lives
Journal of a Soldier of the Seventy-First, or Glasgow Regiment Highland Light Infantry, from 1806 to 1815
Borrowed: 1824/5/4 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Captain Thomas Pococke (Male), Genre: Lives
Record ID 267365
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Abbot v. 1, 2, 3
Borrowed: 1824/6. Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Abbot
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
The abbot
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1820. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 161 times in 55 borrowing records
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Abbot
Borrowed: 1824/6.
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 267347
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 3, 4
Borrowed: 1824/1/27 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Borrowed: 1824/1/27 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 267359
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Novels and Tales v. 11, 12
Borrowed: 1824/4/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Novels and Tales
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11, Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Novels and Tales of the Author of Waverley. (Waverley.-Guy Mannering.-Antiquary.-Rob Roy.-Tales of my Landlord: The Black Dwarf, Old Mortality, The Heart of Midlothian, The Bride of Lammermoor, A Legend of Montrose.)
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1819. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 12v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 252 times in 136 borrowing records
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Novels and Tales of the Author of Waverley
Borrowed: 1824/4/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Fiction
Novels and Tales of the Author of Waverley
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11, Volume 12
Record ID 267344
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Siege of Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/1/12 (Monday).
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Ansell's Siege of Gibraltar
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: History
An authentic and accurate journal of the late siege of Gibraltar; being a curcumstantial account of every material transaction relative to that memorable event, from the day on which the communication between that garrison and Spain was shut up, to the arrival of the Thetis frigate with the preliminary articles of peace.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T72997
Genre: History
Authentic and Accurate Journal of the Late Siege of Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/1/12 (Monday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Genre: History
Authentic and Accurate Journal of the Late Siege of Gibraltar
Record ID 267368
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bruce's Travels v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/7/6 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Bruce's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773. [1813]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1813. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 80 borrowing records
James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile [James Bruce]
Borrowed: 1824/7/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Gibson
Author: James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794), Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile [James Bruce]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2