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Record ID 38878

Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16480 (1732-1790, Type: Town). Page: 84v

5th Voll Nature & Art displayed

Borrowed: 1769. Original Borrower: H. Thomson.


Borrower

Henry Thomson
Gender: Male.
Birth date: 1749.


Book Holding

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The beauties of nature and art displayed, in a tour through the world; containing I. A General Account of all the Countries in the World, remarkable for either Natural or Artificial Curiosities; their Situation, Boundaries, Extent and Divisions; their Rivers, Air, Soil, Chief Cities, &c. II. A particular Account of the most curious natural Productions of each Country, in the Animal, Vegetable, and Fossil Kingdoms; of remarkable Mountains, Caverns, and Volcano’s; of Medicinal and other singular Springs; of Cataracts, Whirlpools, &c. III. An Historical Account of the most remarkable Earthquakes, Inundations, Fires, Epidemic Diseases, and other public Calamities, which have, at different times, visited the Inhabitants. IV. Extraordinary Instances of Longevity, Fertility, &c. among the Inhabitants; together with an Account of their most celebrated Inventions, Discoveries, &c. V. Particular Descriptions of the most remarkable Public Buildings, and other singular Productions of Art. VI. Curious Remains of Antiquity; remarkable Laws, Customs, and Traditions of the Inhabitants; together with a Summary View of the most extraordinary Revolutions among them. Illustrated and embellished with copper plates. Vol. I.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

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Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The beauties of nature and art displayed, in a tour through the world; containing I. A General Account of all the Countries in the World, remarkable for either Natural or Artificial Curiosities; their Situation, Boundaries, Extent and Divisions; their Rivers, Air, Soil, Chief Cities, &c. II. A particular Account of the most curious natural Productions of each Country, in the Animal, Vegetable, and Fossil Kingdoms; of remarkable Mountains, Caverns, and Volcano’s; of Medicinal and other singular Springs; of Cataracts, Whirlpools, &c. III. An Historical Account of the most remarkable Earthquakes, Inundations, Fires, Epidemic Diseases, and other public Calamities, which have, at different times, visited the Inhabitants. IV. Extraordinary Instances of Longevity, Fertility, &c. among the Inhabitants; together with an Account of their most celebrated Inventions, Discoveries, &c. V. Particular Descriptions of the most remarkable Public Buildings, and other singular Productions of Art. VI. Curious Remains of Antiquity; remarkable Laws, Customs, and Traditions of the Inhabitants; together with a Summary View of the most extraordinary Revolutions among them. Illustrated and embellished with copper plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763-1764. Format: 18mo.
Number of borrowings: 2


Book Work

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed, in a Tour through the World

Record ID 38884

Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16480 (1732-1790, Type: Town). Page: 84v

the 5 Vol of Nature desplayed

Borrowed: 1769. Original Borrower: C. Charles.


Borrower

Claud Charles
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The beauties of nature and art displayed, in a tour through the world; containing I. A General Account of all the Countries in the World, remarkable for either Natural or Artificial Curiosities; their Situation, Boundaries, Extent and Divisions; their Rivers, Air, Soil, Chief Cities, &c. II. A particular Account of the most curious natural Productions of each Country, in the Animal, Vegetable, and Fossil Kingdoms; of remarkable Mountains, Caverns, and Volcano’s; of Medicinal and other singular Springs; of Cataracts, Whirlpools, &c. III. An Historical Account of the most remarkable Earthquakes, Inundations, Fires, Epidemic Diseases, and other public Calamities, which have, at different times, visited the Inhabitants. IV. Extraordinary Instances of Longevity, Fertility, &c. among the Inhabitants; together with an Account of their most celebrated Inventions, Discoveries, &c. V. Particular Descriptions of the most remarkable Public Buildings, and other singular Productions of Art. VI. Curious Remains of Antiquity; remarkable Laws, Customs, and Traditions of the Inhabitants; together with a Summary View of the most extraordinary Revolutions among them. Illustrated and embellished with copper plates. Vol. I.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The beauties of nature and art displayed, in a tour through the world; containing I. A General Account of all the Countries in the World, remarkable for either Natural or Artificial Curiosities; their Situation, Boundaries, Extent and Divisions; their Rivers, Air, Soil, Chief Cities, &c. II. A particular Account of the most curious natural Productions of each Country, in the Animal, Vegetable, and Fossil Kingdoms; of remarkable Mountains, Caverns, and Volcano’s; of Medicinal and other singular Springs; of Cataracts, Whirlpools, &c. III. An Historical Account of the most remarkable Earthquakes, Inundations, Fires, Epidemic Diseases, and other public Calamities, which have, at different times, visited the Inhabitants. IV. Extraordinary Instances of Longevity, Fertility, &c. among the Inhabitants; together with an Account of their most celebrated Inventions, Discoveries, &c. V. Particular Descriptions of the most remarkable Public Buildings, and other singular Productions of Art. VI. Curious Remains of Antiquity; remarkable Laws, Customs, and Traditions of the Inhabitants; together with a Summary View of the most extraordinary Revolutions among them. Illustrated and embellished with copper plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763-1764. Format: 18mo.
Number of borrowings: 2


Book Work

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed, in a Tour through the World

Record ID 267902

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:

Beauties of Nature v. 6, 7

Borrowed: 1824/5/18 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Thomas Hunter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of nature and art displayed, in a tour through the world; ... Illustrated and embellished with copper plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774-1775. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 13v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 5 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed, in a Tour through the World

Record ID 272507

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:

Beauties of Nature v. 6, 7

Borrowed: 1825/10/30 (Sunday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Edward Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of nature and art displayed, in a tour through the world; ... Illustrated and embellished with copper plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774-1775. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 13v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 5 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed, in a Tour through the World

Record ID 274775

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:

Beauties Nature v. 2, 3, 4

Borrowed: 1825/10/30 (Sunday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Patrick Alexander MacDonald
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of nature and art displayed, in a tour through the world; ... Illustrated and embellished with copper plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774-1775. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 13v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 5 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed, in a Tour through the World

Record ID 275930

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:

Beauties of Nature v. 2, 3, 4

Borrowed: 1825/11/27 (Sunday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

James Tarvey
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of nature and art displayed, in a tour through the world; ... Illustrated and embellished with copper plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774-1775. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 13v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 5 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed, in a Tour through the World

Borrowed: 1825/11/27 (Sunday).

Borrower: James Tarvey

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel

Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed, in a Tour through the World

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 276431

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:

Beauties of Nature and Art v. 2, 3

Borrowed: 1826/1/12 (Thursday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Thomas Adam Young
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature and Art
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of nature and art displayed, in a tour through the world; ... Illustrated and embellished with copper plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774-1775. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 13v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 5 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Nature and Art Displayed, in a Tour through the World