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Record ID 92528
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 30-31
Emerson's Mechanics
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Classmark: E.5.23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechanics.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.
Confidence level: Certain
William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 25
ESTC: T77168
William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 92531
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 30-31
Dodson's Mathematical Repositor
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Classmark: P5. 55. Original Returned Text: Dodson' Ma. Repositor.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Dodson (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Mathematics
The mathematical repository. Containing Analytical Solutions of five hundred Questions, mostly selected from Scarce and Valuable authors. Designed to conduct Beginners to the more difficult Properties of Numbers. By James Dodson, Accomptant, and Teacher of the Mathematics.
Classmark: K.8.6, P.6.55, O.9.5.
Confidence level: Certain
James Dodson (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Mathematics
The mathematical repository. Containing Analytical Solutions of five hundred Questions, mostly selected from Scarce and Valuable authors. Designed to conduct Beginners to the more difficult Properties of Numbers. By James Dodson, Accomptant, and Teacher of the Mathematics.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 44 times in 38 borrowing records
ESTC: T96494
James Dodson (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Mathematics
Mathematical Repository. Containing Analytical Solutions of Five Hundred Questions
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/11/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: James Dodson (Male, died 1757), Genre: Mathematics
Mathematical Repository. Containing Analytical Solutions of Five Hundred Questions
Record ID 130082
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Langley's prac. Geometry
Borrowed: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: A3. 10. Original Returned Text: Langley s Geom..
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Batty Langley (Male, born 1696, died 1751)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening and mensuration; calculated for the service of gentlemen as well as artisans, and set to view in four parts. Containing, I. Preliminaries or the foundations of the several arts above-mentioned. II. The various orders of architecture, laid down and improved from the best masters; with the ways of making draughts of buildings, gardens, groves, fountains, &c. the laying down of maps, cities, lordships, farms, &c. III. The doctrine and rules of mensuration of all kinds, illustrated by select examples in building, gardening, timber, &c. IV. Exact tables of mensuration, shewing, by inspection, the superficial and solid contents of all kinds of bodies, without the fatigue of arithmetical computation: to which is annexed, an account of the clandestine practice now generally obtaining in mensuration, and particularly the damage sustained in selling timber by measure. The whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands. By Batty Langley. D.M.S.
Classmark: A.3.18, A.3.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Batty Langley (Male, born 1696, died 1751)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening and mensuration; calculated for the service of gentlemen as well as artisans, and set to view in four parts. Containing, I. Preliminaries or the foundations of the several arts above-mentioned. II. The various orders of architecture, laid down and improved from the best masters; with the ways of making draughts of buildings, gardens, groves, fountains, &c. the laying down of maps, cities, lordships, farms, &c. III. The doctrine and rules of mensuration of all kinds, illustrated by select examples in building, gardening, timber, &c. IV. Exact tables of mensuration, shewing, by inspection, the superficial and solid contents of all kinds of bodies, without the fatigue of arithmetical computation: to which is annexed, an account of the clandestine practice now generally obtaining in mensuration, and particularly the damage sustained in selling timber by measure. The whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands. By Batty Langley. D.M.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1726. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T11863
Batty Langley (Male, born 1696, died 1751)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Practical Geometry Applied to the Useful Arts of Building, Surveying, Gardening and Mensuration
Borrowed: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: Batty Langley (Male, born 1696, died 1751), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Practical Geometry Applied to the Useful Arts of Building, Surveying, Gardening and Mensuration
Record ID 130046
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Wright's Trig.
Borrowed: 1774. Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Classmark: G3. .. Original Returned Text: Wright's Trigonometry.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of trigonometry, plane and spherical; With the principle of perspective, and projection of the sphere. By John Wright.
Classmark: G.3.8, M.7.43.
Confidence level: Certain
John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of trigonometry, plane and spherical; With the principle of perspective, and projection of the sphere. By John Wright.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T101234
John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Trigonometry, Plane and Spherical
Borrowed: 1774. Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: John Wright (Male), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 130079
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Versarand1 . 2d V.
Borrowed: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Original Returned Text: Versarand Vol 1st.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henri-François de La Solle (Male, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
Memoirs of a man of pleasure, or the adventures of Versorand. ...
Classmark: K.8.26, Q.7.32.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Henri-François de La Solle (Male, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
Memoirs of a man of pleasure, or the adventures of Versorand. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: N10102
Henri-François de La Solle (Male, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
Memoirs of a Man of Pleasure, or The Adventures of Versorand
Borrowed: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: Henri-François de La Solle (Male, died 1761), Genre: Fiction
Memoirs of a Man of Pleasure, or The Adventures of Versorand
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 130061
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Fenning's Mensuration
Borrowed: 1774/12/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Classmark: E. .. Original Returned Text: Fennings Mensuration.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Classmark: G.3.37.
Confidence level: Certain
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T133074
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Young Measurer’s Complete Guide
Borrowed: 1774/12/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: Daniel Fenning (Male), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 130076
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Priestly on Vision 1. 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Classmark: J2. 10. Original Returned Text: Priestly on Vision 1. 2d Vol.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history and present state of discoveries relating to vision, light, and colours. By Joseph Priestley, LL.D. F. R. S.
Classmark: J.2.10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history and present state of discoveries relating to vision, light, and colours.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T36343
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and Present State of Discoveries relating to Vision, Light, and Colours
Borrowed: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and Present State of Discoveries relating to Vision, Light, and Colours
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 130073
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Saunder's algebra 1 . 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1775/1/13 (Friday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Classmark: P. .. Original Returned Text: Saund. algebra 1 . 2d Vol.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of algebra, in ten books: By Nicholas Saunderson LL.D. Late Lucasian Porfessor of the Mathematics in the University of Cambridge, and fellow of the Royal Society
Classmark: K.2.22, K.3.9, K.3.8, P.3.36, Q.3.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of algebra, in ten books: By Nicholas Saunderson LL.D. Late Lucasian Porfessor of the Mathematics in the University of Cambridge, and fellow of the Royal Society
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1740-1741. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 41 borrowing records
ESTC: N46003
Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Algebra [Nicholas Saunderson]
Borrowed: 1775/1/13 (Friday). Returned: 1775/2/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: Nicholas Saunderson (Male, born 1682-1-20, died 1739-4-19), Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Algebra [Nicholas Saunderson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 130100
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Emerson's Mechan.
Borrowed: 1775/11/17 (Friday). Returned: 1775/11/17 (Friday). Classmark: E5 . 23. Original Returned Text: Emerson's Mechan..
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. [Emerson]
Classmark: E.5.23, N.6.11.
Confidence level: Certain
William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Other, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 25
ESTC: T77168
William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Mathematics
Principles of Mechanics [William Emerson]
Borrowed: 1775/11/17 (Friday). Returned: 1775/11/17 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: William Emerson (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 130094
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Attaque Des places
Borrowed: 1775/8/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/30 (Wednesday). Classmark: L3. 11. Original Returned Text: Attaque Des Places.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (Male, born 1633, died 1707)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
De l'Attaque et de la Defense des Places: Par Mr. de Vauban, Maréchal de France & Directeur Général des Fortifications du Royaume.
Classmark: L.3.11.
Confidence level: Certain
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (Male, born 1633, died 1707)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
De l'Attaque et de la Defense des Places: Par Mr. de Vauban, Maréchal de France & Directeur Général des Fortifications du Royaume.
Language: French . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1737-1742.
Number of borrowings: 3
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (Male, born 1633, died 1707)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
De l'Attaque et de la Defense des Places
Borrowed: 1775/8/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/30 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (Male, born 1633, died 1707), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 130103
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Mair's Book-- keeping
Borrowed: 1775/11/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/5/8 (Wednesday). Classmark: G6. .. Original Returned Text: Mair's Book- keeping.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Mair (Male, born c.1702, died 1769)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Book-Keeping methodiz’d: or, a methodical treatise of merchant-accompts, according to the Italian form. Wherein, The theory of the Art is fully Explained, and reduced to practice, by Variety of suitable Examples in all the Branches of Trade. To which is added, A Large Appendix, containing, I. Descriptions and Specimens of the Subsidiary Books used by Merchants. II. Monies and Exchanges, the Nature of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and Bills of Parcels. III. Precedents of Merchants Writings, peculiar to England, Scotland, and common to both. IV. The Commission, Duty, and Power of Factors. V. A short History of the Trading Companies in Great Britain, with an Account of her Exports and Imports. VI. A Dictionary, explaining the abstruse Words and Terms that occur in Merchandize. By John Mair, A.M.
Classmark: J.5.26, Q.5.5, G.6.14.
Confidence level: Certain
John Mair (Male, born c.1702, died 1769)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Book-Keeping methodiz’d: or, a methodical treatise of merchant-accompts, according to the Italian form. Wherein, The theory of the Art is fully Explained, and reduced to practice, by Variety of suitable Examples in all the Branches of Trade. To which is added, A Large Appendix, containing, I. Descriptions and Specimens of the Subsidiary Books used by Merchants. II. Monies and Exchanges, the Nature of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and Bills of Parcels. III. Precedents of Merchants Writings, peculiar to England, Scotland, and common to both. IV. The Commission, Duty, and Power of Factors. V. A short History of the Trading Companies in Great Britain, with an Account of her Exports and Imports. VI. A Dictionary, explaining the abstruse Words and Terms that occur in Merchandize. By John Mair, A.M.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1741. Format: 8vo. Pagination: xiv,250p..
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T22991
John Mair (Male, born c.1702, died 1769)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Book-Keeping Methodiz’d: or, A Methodical Treatise of Merchant-Accompts
Borrowed: 1775/11/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/5/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: John Mair (Male, born c.1702, died 1769), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Book-Keeping Methodiz’d: or, A Methodical Treatise of Merchant-Accompts
Record ID 130085
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 274-275
Burn's Surveying
Borrowed: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: G3. 7. Original Returned Text: Burns Surveying.
Thomas Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1783. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375552580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Arthur Burns (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Geodæsia improved; or, a new and correct method of surveying made exceeding easy. In two parts. Part I, Teacheth to measure, divide, and delineate, any Quantity of Land both accessible and inaccessible, whether Meadows, Pasture, Fields, Woods, Water, Commons, Forests, Manors, &c. by the chain only, whose Dimensions are cast up by the pen, and consequently freed from the errors of estimation that unavoidably attend the Scale and Protractor. With necessary Directions to map elegantly. Part II, Introduces Instruments, Trigonometry, preparative Remarks on the Earth’s Superficies; and teacheth the invaluable Method of casting up the Dimensions of Instruments by the pen several Ways, all agreeing, &c. &c. With a most useful appendix Concerning the practical Methods of measuring Timber, Hay, Marl Pits, Bricklayers and Plaisterers Work. The whole being illustrated with proper Definitions, Problems, Rules, Examples, Explanations, and emblematical Types, rendered uncommonly easy. By A. Burns, Teacher of the Mathematics in Tarporley, Cheshire.
Classmark: G.3.6.
Confidence level: Certain
Arthur Burns (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Geodæsia improved; or, a new and correct method of surveying made exceeding easy. In two parts. Part I, Teacheth to measure, divide, and delineate, any Quantity of Land both accessible and inaccessible, whether Meadows, Pasture, Fields, Woods, Water, Commons, Forests, Manors, &c. by the chain only, whose Dimensions are cast up by the pen, and consequently freed from the errors of estimation that unavoidably attend the Scale and Protractor. With necessary Directions to map elegantly. Part II, Introduces Instruments, Trigonometry, preparative Remarks on the Earth’s Superficies; and teacheth the invaluable Method of casting up the Dimensions of Instruments by the pen several Ways, all agreeing, &c. &c. With a most useful appendix Concerning the practical Methods of measuring Timber, Hay, Marl Pits, Bricklayers and Plaisterers Work. The whole being illustrated with proper Definitions, Problems, Rules, Examples, Explanations, and emblematical Types, rendered uncommonly easy. By A. Burns, Teacher of the Mathematics in Tarporley, Cheshire.
Language: English . Published: Chester. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T146463
Arthur Burns (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Geodaesia Improved
Borrowed: 1775/5/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Dalyell
Author: Arthur Burns (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge