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Record ID 46714
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 3
Rollin's Method Vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1769/1/20 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/12/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or, An introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. With Reflections on Taste; and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar and the Stage. The whole illustrated with Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, antient and modern, with Critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly for Students in the Universities.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 179 times in 92 borrowing records
ESTC: T136375
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1769/1/20 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 46717
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 3
Horace
Borrowed: 1768/1/20 (Wednesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/12/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Borrowed: 1768/1/20 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Record ID 94463
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 28
Also Universal history Vol. 12th
Borrowed: 1769/5/9 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest account of time : compiled from original authors; and illustrated with maps, cuts, notes, &c. : with a general index to the whole.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1769/5/9 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Record ID 94460
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 28
Macaulay's Stenography
Borrowed: 1769/5/9 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/10/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Aulay Macaulay (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Polygraphy : or, Shorthand made easy to the meanest capacity [Macaulay]
Confidence level: Certain
Aulay Macaulay (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Polygraphy or short-hand made easy to the meanest capacity: being an universal character fitted to all languages: Which may be learnt by this Book, without the help of a Master.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T106790
Aulay Macaulay (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Polygraphy or Short-Hand made Easy to the Meanest Capacity
Borrowed: 1769/5/9 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Aulay Macaulay (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 113504
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 50
Spectator Vol. 4:th 7:th
Borrowed: 1769/12/8 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/12/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
Spectator: in eight volumes.
Possible modern shelfmark: Main Library - Special Collections ; E.B. .82452 Spe..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
The spectator. In eight volumes.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T178720
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
Spectator
Borrowed: 1769/12/8 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 7
Record ID 116297
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 72
World Vol. 1:st
Borrowed: 1770/2/16 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/12/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Adam Fitz-Adam (Male)
Genre: Periodicals
The World.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Fitz-Adam (Male)
Genre: Periodicals
The World.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 29 borrowing records
ESTC: N25313
Adam Fitz-Adam (Male)
Genre: Periodicals
World
Borrowed: 1770/2/16 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Adam Fitz-Adam (Male), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 116303
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 72
Also Reid's Essay:
Borrowed: 1770/2/16 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Inquiry into the human mind: on the principles of common sense [Reid]
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An inquiry into the human mind, on the principles of common sense.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 178
ESTC: T110558
Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Inquiry into the Human Mind, on the Principles of Common Sense
Borrowed: 1770/2/16 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Inquiry into the Human Mind, on the Principles of Common Sense
Record ID 116732
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 80
Reid's Essay
Borrowed: 1770/3/6 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Record ID 116735
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 80
Plutarch's Lives Vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1770/3/6 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarchs Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarchs lives. Translated from the Greek by several hands. To which is prefixt the life of Plutarch.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1683-1686. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: R507517
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1770/3/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 116729
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 80
World Vol. 1:st
Borrowed: 1770/3/6 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Adam Fitz-Adam (Male)
Genre: Periodicals
The World.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Fitz-Adam (Male)
Genre: Periodicals
The World.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 29 borrowing records
ESTC: N25313
Adam Fitz-Adam (Male)
Genre: Periodicals
World
Borrowed: 1770/3/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Adam Fitz-Adam (Male), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 117860
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 86
Baxter on the Immateriality 4:to
Borrowed: 1770/3/24 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750)
Genre: Theology
An enquiry into the nature of the human soul [Baxter]
Confidence level: Certain
Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750)
Genre: Theology
An enquiry into the nature of the human soul; wherein the immateriality of the soul is evinced from the principles of reason and philosophy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 37
ESTC: T32759
Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750)
Genre: Theology
Enquiry into the Nature of the Human Soul
Borrowed: 1770/3/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750), Genre: Theology
Record ID 120029
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 100
& Rollin's Ancient history V:s 6:th & 7:th
Borrowed: 1770/6/5 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians [Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
Confidence level: Very likely
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734-1739. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1315 times in 857 borrowing records
ESTC: N16395
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1770/6/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 120026
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 100
Locke's Works Vol. 3:d folio
Borrowed: 1770/6/5 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 2/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Locke's Works in folio (original title)
Works of John Locke Esq : In three volumes (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: Main Library - Special Collections ; *S.18.32/16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of John Locke Esq; In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1714. Format: folio. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T128627
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1770/6/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 121322
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 106
Rollin's Ancient history Vol. 10:th
Borrowed: 1770/7/17 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians [Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Very likely
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734-1739. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1315 times in 857 borrowing records
ESTC: N16395
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1770/7/17 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 121598
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 108
Universal history Vol. 13
Borrowed: 1770/8/7 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1770/8/7 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Record ID 123071
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 119
Grove's System Vol. 1:st
Borrowed: 1770/12/1 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/12/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Grove (Male, born 1684, died 1738)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A system of moral philosophy [Grove].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Grove (Male, born 1684, died 1738)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A system of moral philosophy, by the late Reverend and learned Mr. Henry Grove, Of Taunton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Amory, Thomas, 1701-1774.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 64 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: N23195
Henry Grove (Male, born 1684, died 1738)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
System of Moral Philosophy [Henry Grove]
Borrowed: 1770/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Henry Grove (Male, born 1684, died 1738), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
System of Moral Philosophy [Henry Grove]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 123023
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 119
D:r Robetson's history of Cha:s V. Vol. 2
Borrowed: 1770/11/26 (Monday). Loan period: Three weeks. Deposit: 1/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the reign of the Emperor Charles V [Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1770/11/26 (Monday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 123026
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 119
Cumming on Clock & Watch Work 4:to
Borrowed: 1770/11/26 (Monday). Loan period: Three weeks. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work.
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work, adapted to practice.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: T140748
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Elements of Clock and Watch-Work, Adapted to Practice
Borrowed: 1770/11/26 (Monday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 124691
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 130
Principles of Harris's Jurisprudence
Borrowed: 1771/1/11 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/7/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Record ID 124724
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 131
Basnage's history of the Jews folio
Borrowed: 1771/1/12 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The history of the Jews, from Jesus Christ to the present time [Basnage]
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The History of the Jews, from Jesus Christ to the present time: containing their antiquities, their religion, their rites, the dispersion of the ten tribes in the East, and the persecutions this nation has suffer'd in the West. Being a supplement and continuation of the History of Josephus / written in French by Mr Basnage ; translated into English by Tho. Taylor.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1708. Format: folio.
Translators: Taylor, Thomas, 1669 or 70-1735.
Number of borrowings: 26
ESTC: T90837
Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
History of the Jews, from Jesus Christ to the Present Time
Borrowed: 1771/1/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Record ID 124727
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 131
Also Clap's Ethics
Borrowed: 1771/1/12 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Clap (Male, born 1703, died 1767)
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and foundation of moral virtue and obligation; being a short introduction to the study of ethics; for the use of the students of Yale-College [Clap]
Confidence level: Very likely
Thomas Clap (Male, born 1703, died 1767)
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and foundation of moral virtue and obligation; being a short introduction to the study of ethics; for the use of the students of Yale-College.
Language: English . Published: New Haven, CT. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: W20302
Thomas Clap (Male, born 1703, died 1767)
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Foundation of Moral Virtue and Obligation
Borrowed: 1771/1/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Thomas Clap (Male, born 1703, died 1767), Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Foundation of Moral Virtue and Obligation
Record ID 124964
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 135
Hutchenson on the passions
Borrowed: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/6/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the nature and conduct of the passions and affections : with illustrations upon the moral sense [Hutcheson]
Confidence level: Very likely
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and conduct of the passions and affections. With illustrations upon the moral sense.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 30
ESTC: N5953
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Conduct of the Passions and Affections
Borrowed: 1771/1/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Conduct of the Passions and Affections
Record ID 86750
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.5 (1768-1781, Type: Professorial). Page: 14-15
Bor. the ancient Universal History Vol. 18
Borrowed: 1769/8/29 (Tuesday). Loan period: return on demand.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 18
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1769/8/29 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 18
Record ID 94652
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 7
Owen on the Hebrews Vol. 1:st
Borrowed: 1771/2/16 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Owen (Male, born 1616, died 1683)
Genre: Theology
Owen on Hebrews (original title)
Exercitations on the Epistle to the Hebrews [Owen] (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: Main Library - Special Collections ; E.B. F .22787 Owe..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Owen (Male, born 1616, died 1683)
Genre: Theology
Exercitations on the Epistle to the Hebrevvs· Also concerning the Messiah. Wherein the promises concerning him to be a spiritual redeemer of mankind, are explained and vindicated. His coming, and accomplishment of his work according to the promises, is proved and confirmed The person, or who he is, is declared. The whole oeconomy of the mosaical law, rites, worship, and sacrifices, is explained. And in all, the doctrine of the person, office, and work of the Messiah, is opened; the nature and demerit of the first sin is unfolded; the opinions and traditions of the antient and modern Jews are examined; their objections against the Lord Christ and the Gospel are answered: the time of the coming of the Messiah is stated: and the great fundamental truths of the Gospel vindicated. With an exposition and discourses on the two first chapters of the said Epistle to the Hebrews.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1668. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: R18100
John Owen (Male, born 1616, died 1683)
Genre: Theology
Exercitations on the Epistle to the Hebrews
Borrowed: 1771/2/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: John Owen (Male, born 1616, died 1683), Genre: Theology
Exercitations on the Epistle to the Hebrews
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 94823
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 10
Ferrguson's Lectures
Borrowed: 1771/2/22 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, and optics [Ferguson]
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections E.B. .5304 Fer..
Confidence level: Certain
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, and optics.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 51
ESTC: T53437
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics
Borrowed: 1771/2/22 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics
Record ID 95969
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 21
Ferguson's Lectures
Borrowed: 1771/3/9 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, and optics [Ferguson]
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections E.B. .5304 Fer..
Confidence level: Certain
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, and optics.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 51
ESTC: T53437
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics
Borrowed: 1771/3/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics
Record ID 96413
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 29
Basnage histoire de l'Eglise en 2 tomes folio
Borrowed: 1771/3/18 (Monday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 2/2/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Histoire de l'église, depuis Jesus-Christ jusqu'à présent.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Histoire de l'Église depuis Jésus Christ jusqu'à present, divisée en quatre parties, etc.
Language: French . Published: Rotterdam. Date of publication: 1699. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Histoire de l'Église depuis Jésus Christ jusqu'à Present
Borrowed: 1771/3/18 (Monday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Histoire de l'Église depuis Jésus Christ jusqu'à Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 96452
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 30
Robertson's history of Cha:V Vol. 1
Borrowed: 1771/3/22 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 2 Guineas.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the reign of the Emperor Charles V [Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1771/3/22 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 97040
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 41
Ferguson on C. Society
Borrowed: 1771/4/2 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/15/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Essay on the history of civil society [Ferguson]
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
An essay on the history of civil society. By Adam Ferguson, LL.D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 97
ESTC: T75304
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Essay on the History of Civil Society
Borrowed: 1771/4/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 97769
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 52
& Cumming on Clock-Work
Borrowed: 1771/4/19 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work.
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work, adapted to practice.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: T140748
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Elements of Clock and Watch-Work, Adapted to Practice
Borrowed: 1771/4/19 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 97760
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 52
Marmontel's Tales tome 2:d
Borrowed: 1771/4/19 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Jean-François Marmontel (Male, born 1723, died 1799)
Genre: Fiction
Contes moraux [Marmontel]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-François Marmontel (Male, born 1723, died 1799)
Genre: Fiction
Contes moraux.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 16 borrowing records
Jean-François Marmontel (Male, born 1723, died 1799)
Genre: Fiction
Moral Tales
Borrowed: 1771/4/19 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Jean-François Marmontel (Male, born 1723, died 1799), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 98570
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 67
Campbell on Miracles
Borrowed: 1771/6/7 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Dissertation on miracles, containing an examination of the principles advanced by David Hume, Esq., in an Essay on miracles [Campbell]
Confidence level: Certain
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A dissertation on miracles: containing an examination of the principles advanced by David Hume, Esq; in an Essay on miracles.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 33
ESTC: T73220
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Dissertation on Miracles: Containing an Examination of the Principles Advanced by David Hume
Borrowed: 1771/6/7 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Dissertation on Miracles: Containing an Examination of the Principles Advanced by David Hume
Record ID 98582
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 67
King on the Creed
Borrowed: 1771/6/7 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Peter King 1st Baron King (Male, born 1669, died 1734)
Genre: Theology
The history of the apostles creed [King].
Confidence level: Certain
Peter King 1st Baron King (Male, born 1669, died 1734)
Genre: Theology
The history of the Apostles Creed: with critical observations on its several articles.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1711. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 20
ESTC: T132286
Peter King 1st Baron King (Male, born 1669, died 1734)
Genre: Theology
History of the Apostles Creed: with Critical Observations on its Several Articles
Borrowed: 1771/6/7 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Peter King 1st Baron King (Male, born 1669, died 1734), Genre: Theology
History of the Apostles Creed: with Critical Observations on its Several Articles
Record ID 98567
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 67
Cuming on Clock work
Borrowed: 1771/6/7 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work.
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work, adapted to practice.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: T140748
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Elements of Clock and Watch-Work, Adapted to Practice
Borrowed: 1771/6/7 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 103565
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 247
Clap on Morals
Borrowed: 1772/5/5 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Clap (Male, born 1703, died 1767)
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and foundation of moral virtue and obligation; being a short introduction to the study of ethics; for the use of the students of Yale-College [Clap]
Confidence level: Very likely
Thomas Clap (Male, born 1703, died 1767)
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and foundation of moral virtue and obligation; being a short introduction to the study of ethics; for the use of the students of Yale-College.
Language: English . Published: New Haven, CT. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: W20302
Thomas Clap (Male, born 1703, died 1767)
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Foundation of Moral Virtue and Obligation
Borrowed: 1772/5/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Thomas Clap (Male, born 1703, died 1767), Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Foundation of Moral Virtue and Obligation
Record ID 103532
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 247
Warburton's Legation Vol. 1:st
Borrowed: 1772/5/5 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Warburton (Male, born 1698, died 1779)
Genre: Theology
Divine legation of Moses [Warburton]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Warburton (Male, born 1698, died 1779)
Genre: Theology
The divine legation of Moses demonstrated.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T127851
William Warburton (Male, born 1698, died 1779)
Genre: Theology
Divine Legation of Moses Demonstrated, on the Principes of a Religious Deist
Borrowed: 1772/5/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: William Warburton (Male, born 1698, died 1779), Genre: Theology
Divine Legation of Moses Demonstrated, on the Principes of a Religious Deist
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 104249
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 253
Also Cuming on Clock work
Borrowed: 1772/5/28 (Thursday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work.
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work, adapted to practice.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: T140748
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Elements of Clock and Watch-Work, Adapted to Practice
Borrowed: 1772/5/28 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 104231
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 253
Beattie's Essay
Borrowed: 1772/5/28 (Thursday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism.
Confidence level: Certain
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism.
Language: English . Published: London | Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T138974
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in Opposition to Sophistry and Scepticism
Borrowed: 1772/5/28 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in Opposition to Sophistry and Scepticism
Record ID 105251
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 270
& Cuming Clock Work
Borrowed: 1772/7/28 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: see entry above.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work.
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of clock and watch-work, adapted to practice.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: T140748
Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Elements of Clock and Watch-Work, Adapted to Practice
Borrowed: 1772/7/28 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Alexander Cumming (Male, born 1733, died 1814), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 105248
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 270
Carter's Epictetus
Borrowed: 1772/7/28 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea. Funds deposited: ND.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Elizabeth Carter (Female, born 1717, died 1806), Epictetus (Male, born 50, died 135)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
All the works of Epictetus, which are now extant ... Translated from the original Greek, by Elizabeth Carter.
Confidence level: Certain
Elizabeth Carter (Female, born 1717, died 1806), Epictetus (Male, born 50, died 135)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
All the works of Epictetus, which are now extant; consisting of his discourses, preserved by Arrian, in four books, the Enchiridion, and fragments. Translated from the original Greek, by Elizabeth Carter. With an introduction, and notes, by the translator.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 4to.
Translators: Carter, Elizabeth
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: T138721
Elizabeth Carter (Female, born 1717, died 1806), Epictetus (Male, born 50, died 135)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Epictetus
Borrowed: 1772/7/28 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Elizabeth Carter (Female, born 1717, died 1806), Epictetus (Male, born 50, died 135), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 108707
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 320
Wallis Grammar
Borrowed: 1772/12/18 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/6/0. Funds deposited: ND.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Wallis (Male, born 1616, died 1703)
Genre: Education
Ioannis Wallisii Grammatica linguae Anglicanae.
Confidence level: Certain
John Wallis (Male, born 1616, died 1703)
Genre: Education
Ioannis Wallisii Grammatica linguae Anglicanae.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 12
ESTC: T145545
John Wallis (Male, born 1616, died 1703)
Genre: Education
Grammatica Linguae Anglicanae
Borrowed: 1772/12/18 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: John Wallis (Male, born 1616, died 1703), Genre: Education
Record ID 125723
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.10 (1773-1775, Type: Student). Page: 5
Pindari Opera Græc Lat folio
Borrowed: 1773/1/16 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea. Funds deposited: ND.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438)
Genre: Poetry
Pindari. Olympia. Pythia. Nemea. Isthmia. Callimachi hymni qui inueniuntur. Dionysius de situ orbis. Licophronis Alexandra, obscurum poema.
Confidence level: Certain
Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438)
Genre: Poetry
Πινδαρου Ὀλυμπια· Πυθια· Νεμεα· Ἰσθμια. Καλλιμαχου ὑμνοι, οἱ εὑρισκομενοι. Διονυσιου περιηγησις. Λυκοφρονος ἀλεξανδρα, το σκοτεινον ποιημα. Pindari Olympia, Pythia, Nemea, Isthmia. Callimachi hymni qui inveniuntur. Dionysius de situ orbis. Licophronis Alexandra, obscurum poema.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Venice. Date of publication: 1513. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438)
Genre: Poetry
Odes of Pindar
Borrowed: 1773/1/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 126695
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.10 (1773-1775, Type: Student). Page: 28
Aristoph: Bergleri Græc. Lat: 2 V:s 4to
Borrowed: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea. Funds deposited: ND.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Aristophanes (Male)
Genre: Drama
Aristophanis Comoediae undecim, Graece et Latine, ad fidem optimorum codicum MSS. emendatae, cum nova octo Comoediarum interpretatione Latina, et notis ad singulas ineditis Stephani Bergleri, nec non Caroli Andreae Dukeri ad quatuor priores.
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections *W.20.5-6.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Aristophanes (Male)
Genre: Drama
Aristophanis comoediae undecim, graece et latine, ad fidem optimorum codicum mss. emendatae cum nova octo comoediarum interpretatione latina, & notis ad singulas ineditis Stephani Bergleri necnon Caroli Andreae Dukeri ad quatuor priores.
Language: Latin . Published: Leiden. Date of publication: 1760. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 13 borrowing records
Aristophanes (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies of Aristophanes
Borrowed: 1773/2/12 (Friday).
Borrower: William Skirving
Author: Aristophanes (Male), Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 129551
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.10 (1773-1775, Type: Student). Page: 66
Rollin's Rom: hist: V:s 1-2
Borrowed: 1773/4/5 (Monday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea. Funds deposited: ND.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Foundation of Rome till the Battle of Actium [Rollin]
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections ; *Q.50-51.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
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: 1773/4/5 (Monday).
Borrower: William Skirving
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, Volume 2
Record ID 130313
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.10 (1773-1775, Type: Student). Page: 84
Rollin's Rom. hist: V.s 3-4-5
Borrowed: 1773/5/25 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea. Funds deposited: ND.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Foundation of Rome till the Battle of Actium [Rollin]
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections ; *Q.50-51.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4, 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: 1773/5/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
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, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 130877
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.10 (1773-1775, Type: Student). Page: 91
Rollin's Rom: hist: V:s 9-10-11
Borrowed: 1773/6/22 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea. Funds deposited: WL.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Foundation of Rome till the Battle of Actium [Rollin]
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections ; *Q.50-51.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11
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: 1773/6/22 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
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 9, Volume 10, Volume 11
Record ID 131538
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.10 (1773-1775, Type: Student). Page: 98
Rollin's Rom: hist: 12 13 & 14
Borrowed: 1773/7/27 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/0/0.
William Skirving
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Foundation of Rome till the Battle of Actium [Rollin]
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections ; *Q.50-51.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12, Volume 13, Volume 14
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: 1773/7/27 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Skirving
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 12, Volume 13, Volume 14