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Record ID 242570
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
De Tott's Memoirs v. 2
Borrowed: 1794/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793)
Genre: Travel
Baron de Tott's Memoirs
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Baron de Tott. Containing the state of the Turkish Empire and the Crimea, during the late war with Russia.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 131 times in 103 borrowing records
ESTC: T121379
Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Baron de Tott. Containing the State of the Turkish Empire and the Crimea, during the Late War with Russia
Borrowed: 1794/12/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 242591
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Buffon's Natural History v. 5
Borrowed: 1795/7/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
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: 1795/7/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
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 242537
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Buchanan History of Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1793/12/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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: 1793/12/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582), Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 242564
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Rollin's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1794/11/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
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: 1794/11/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 242534
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1793/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
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
Borrowed: 1793/12/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 242531
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Robertson's Greece
Borrowed: 1793/11/16 (Saturday).
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Greece
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, from the earliest times till it became a Roman province. By William Robertson, Esq. Keeper of the Records of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T99879
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Borrowed: 1793/11/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Record ID 242555
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Cook's Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1794/6/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1794/6/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 242588
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Buffon's Natural History v. 4
Borrowed: 1795/6/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
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: 1795/6/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
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 242585
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
World Displayed v. 13
Borrowed: 1795/5/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
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
Borrowed: 1795/5/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Record ID 242549
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Cook's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1794/5. Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1794/5.
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 242561
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Knox's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1794/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
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: 1794/7/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 242567
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Rollin's Ancient History v. 4
Borrowed: 1794/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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: 1794/11/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 242546
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Langhorn's Plutarch v. 3
Borrowed: 1794/3/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Langhorn's Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
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. By John Langhorne, D.D. and William Langhorne, M.A. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Langhorne, John and Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 252 times in 163 borrowing records
ESTC: T107379
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1794/3/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 242543
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1794/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
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
Borrowed: 1794/2/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Record ID 242582
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
British Plutarch v. 5
Borrowed: 1795/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1795/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 242576
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
British Admirals v. 4
Borrowed: 1795/2/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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: 1795/2/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 242573
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
British Admirals v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/1/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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: 1795/1/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 242552
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Swinburn's Travels
Borrowed: 1794/5/31 (Saturday).
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Swinburne's Travels
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776. In which several monuments of Roman and Moorish architecture are illustrated by accurate drawings taken on the spot. By Henry Swinburne, Esq. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 113 borrowing records
ESTC: T88895
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Borrowed: 1794/5/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803), Genre: Travel
Record ID 242540
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1794/1/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
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
Borrowed: 1794/1/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 242558
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
Anacharus v. 1
Borrowed: 1794/7/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
Jean-Jacques Barthélemy (Male, born 1716, died 1795)
Genre: Fiction
Anacharsis Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jean-Jacques Barthélemy (Male, born 1716, died 1795)
Genre: Fiction
Travels of Anacharsis the Younger in Greece, during the middle of the fourth century before the Christian æra.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790-1791. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 299 times in 148 borrowing records
ESTC: T81133
Jean-Jacques Barthélemy (Male, born 1716, died 1795)
Genre: Fiction
Travels of Anacharsis the Younger in Greece
Borrowed: 1794/7/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: Jean-Jacques Barthélemy (Male, born 1716, died 1795), Genre: Fiction
Travels of Anacharsis the Younger in Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 242579
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 209
British Plutarch v. 4
Borrowed: 1795/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Edward Witts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
(1793-1854)
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1795/3/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Edward Witts
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4