An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
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Date of borrowing: 1774/9/21
Your search matched 8 borrowing records.
Record ID 50960
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 14r
Johannis de Fordun Scotochronicon Vol. 1&2
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: /6/1. Original Borrowed Date: 21 Sep 1774. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
Robert Trail
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Trail. Life dates: 1720-1775.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
John Fordun (Male, died 1384)
Genre: History
Joannis de Fordun Scotichronicon.
Press: E. Shelf: 5. Number: 2,3. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll RF 831-832. Original Author: Fordun, John, -1384?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Fordun (Male, died 1384)
Genre: History
Joannis de Fordun Scotichronicon, cum supplementis et continuatione Walteri Boweri, Insulae Sancti Columbae Abbatis: E Codicibus Mss, editum, cum notis et variantibus lectionibus. Præfixa est ad historiam Scotorum introductio brevis, curâ Walteri Goodall.
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1759. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T96013
John Fordun (Male, died 1384)
Genre: History
Scotichronicon [John Fordun]
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: /6/1.
Borrower: Robert Trail
Author: John Fordun (Male, died 1384), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 50959
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 14r
Dalrymple's Collections
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: /6/1. Original Borrowed Date: 21 Sep 1774. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
Robert Trail
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Trail. Life dates: 1720-1775.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
Sir James Dalrymple Baronet (Male, born 1650, died 1719)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Collections concerning the Scottish history, preceeding the death of King David the first, in the year 1153 ...
Press: AR. Shelf: 5. Number: 12. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll 1377 . Original Author: Dalrymple, James, Sir, active 1714..
Confidence level: Certain
Sir James Dalrymple Baronet (Male, born 1650, died 1719)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Collections concerning the Scottish history, preceeding the death of King David the first, in the year 1153. Wherein the soveraignity of the Crown and independency of the Church are cleared; And an Account given of the Antiquity and Purity of the Scottish-British Church, and the Novelty of Popery in this Kingdom. With an appendix, Containing the Copies of Charters of Foundation of some Churches; With Genealogical Accounts of the Donors and Witnesses.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1705. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T114278
Sir James Dalrymple Baronet (Male, born 1650, died 1719)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Collections Concerning the Scottish History, Preceeding the Death of King David the First
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: /6/1.
Borrower: Robert Trail
Author: Sir James Dalrymple Baronet (Male, born 1650, died 1719), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Collections Concerning the Scottish History, Preceeding the Death of King David the First
Record ID 50962
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 14v
Spotswood's History
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/1 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 21 Sep 1774. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
Robert Trail
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Trail. Life dates: 1720-1775.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
John Spottiswood (Male, born 1565, died 1639)
Genre: History
History of the church and state of Scotland, : beginning the year of our Lord 203, and continued to the end of the reign of King James the VI. of ever blessed memory. In seven books.
Press: BO. Shelf: 3. Number: 5. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi10-d.2. Original Author: Spottiswood, John, 1565-1639..
Confidence level: Certain
John Spottiswood (Male, born 1565, died 1639)
Genre: History
The history of the church and state of Scotland, beginning the year of our Lord 203, and continued to the end of the reign of King James the VI. of ever blessed memory. In seven books. Wherein are described, the progress of Christianity, the persecutions and interruption of it, the foundation of churches, the erecting of bishopricks, the building and endowing monasteries and other religious places, the succession of bishops in their sees, the reformation of religion, and the frequent disturbances of that nation by wars, conspiracies, tumults, schisms. Together wit great variety of other matters, both ecclesiastical and political.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1677. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: R15391
John Spottiswood (Male, born 1565, died 1639)
Genre: History
History of the Church of Scotland, Beginning the Year of our Lord 203, and Continued to the End of the Reign of King James the VI
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/1 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Trail
Author: John Spottiswood (Male, born 1565, died 1639), Genre: History
Record ID 50961
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 14v
Sibbald's Collection
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/1 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 21 Sep 1774. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
Robert Trail
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Trail. Life dates: 1720-1775.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
Sir Robert Sibbald (Male, born 1641, died 1722)
Genre: History
Collection of several treatises in folio, concerning Scotland, as it was of old, and also in later times.
Press: L. Shelf: 6. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll RQ 1057. Original Author: Sibbald, Robert, Sir, 1641-1722..
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Robert Sibbald (Male, born 1641, died 1722)
Genre: History
A collection of several treatises in folio, concerning Scotland, as it was of old, ... Viz. I. Historical inquiries concerning the Roman monuments and antiquities ... II. The history, ancient and modern, of the sheriffdoms of Fife and Kinross, ... III. Conjectures concerning the Roman ports, colonies and forts upon the friths [sic], ... IV. The history and description of the sheriffdoms of Linlithgow and Stirling, ... V. The description of the isles of Orknay and Zetland, ... VI. An account of the writers ancient and modern ... which treat of the descriptio of ... Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1739. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T131329
Sir Robert Sibbald (Male, born 1641, died 1722)
Genre: History
Collection of Several Treatises in Folio, concerning Scotland, as it was of Old
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/1 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Trail
Author: Sir Robert Sibbald (Male, born 1641, died 1722), Genre: History
Collection of Several Treatises in Folio, concerning Scotland, as it was of Old
Record ID 50963
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 14v
Gendook's Acts of Parliament
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/1 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 21 Sep 1774. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
Robert Trail
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Trail. Life dates: 1720-1775.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
Genre: Law
Laws and acts of Parliament made by King James the First [and his successors] ... Kings and Queen of Scotland.
Press: V. Shelf: 2. Number: 8. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl10-a.7 . Original Author: Murray, Thomas, Lord Glendoick, 1630?-1684..
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Law
The laws and acts of Parliament made by King James the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Queen Mary, King James the Sixth, King Charles the First, King Charles the Second who now presently reigns, Kings and Queen of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1681. Format: folio.
Editors: Murray, Thomas, Lord Glendoick, 1630?-1684.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: R15415
Genre: Law
Laws and Acts of Parliament made by King James the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Queen Mary, King James the Sixth, King Charles the First, King Charles the Second
Record ID 98768
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 78-79
Fennings Mensuration
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/10/12 (Wednesday). Classmark: G3 . 37. Original Returned Text: Fenning's Mensuration.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. 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: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/10/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Daniel Fenning (Male), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 98765
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 78-79
Works of the learned 4 Vol.
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/10/5 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q5 . 28. Original Returned Text: Works of the learned 4 Vol.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Reference Works
The history of the works of the learned. Giving a general view of the state of learning throughout Europe, and containing an impartial account and accurate abstracts of the most valuable books publish'd in Great Britain and foreign parts. Interspers'd with dissertations on several curious and entertaining subjects, critical reflections, and memoirs of the most eminent writers in all branches of polite literature.
Classmark: J.7.1, Q.5.28.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1737 1, Volume 1737 2, Volume 1738 1, Volume 1738 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Reference Works
The history of the works of the learned. Giving a general view of the state of learning throughout Europe, and containing an impartial account and accurate abstracts of the most valuable books publish'd in Great Britain and foreign parts. Interspers'd with dissertations on several curious and entertaining subjects, critical reflections, and memoirs of the most eminent writers in all branches of polite literature.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737-1743. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Ephraim Chambers
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: P2221
Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Reference Works
History of the Works of the Learned
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/10/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Reference Works
History of the Works of the Learned
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1737 1, Volume 1737 2, Volume 1738 1, Volume 1738 2
Record ID 121610
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 200-201
Dou's hist. Indostan 3 Vol
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/10/5 (Wednesday). Classmark: E. .. Original Returned Text: Dou's hist. Indostan 1 .2d .3 V..
James Anderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe. To which are prefixed, I. A Dissertation on the Origin and Nature of Despotism in Hindostan. II. An Enquiry into the State of Bengal; With a Plan for restoring that Kingdom to its former Prosperity and Splendor. By Alexander Dow, Esq; Lieutenant-Colonel in the Company's Service.
Classmark: E.5.6 & G.2.8.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The history of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe. To which are prefixed, I. A dissertation on the origin and nature of despotism in Hindostan. II. An enquiry into the state of Bengal; With a Plan for restoring that Kingdom to its former Prosperity and Splendor.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T91569
Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan
Confidence level: Certain
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
The history of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi: Together with A Dissertation Concerning the Religion and Philosophy of the Brahmins; With an appendix, containing the history of the Mogul empire, from its decline in the reign of Mahummud Shaw, to the present times.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768-1772. Format: 4to.
Translators: Dow, Alexander, - 1779.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 57 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T91573
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Borrowed: 1774/9/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/10/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Anderson
Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan, History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3