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Record ID 293557

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 42

Millars Plants 2 vol. fol

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.


Borrower

Mr Harry Erskine
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1817.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).


Book HoldingLibrary record

Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Figures of the most beautiful, useful, and uncommon plants described in the Gardeners dictionary [Miller]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: An.1.18-19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Figures of the most beautiful, useful, and uncommon plants described in the gardeners dictionary, exhibited on three hundred copper plates, accurately engraven after drawings taken from nature.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 11 times in 6 borrowing records


Book Work

Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful, and Uncommon Plants described in the Gardeners Dictionary

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Harry Erskine

Author: Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge

Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful, and Uncommon Plants described in the Gardeners Dictionary

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 293554

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 42

Millars Gardiners dictionary 2 vol. fol.[note] This not scored Millars dictionary not being returned. W. G.

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Ten pounds sterl.


Borrower

Mr Harry Erskine
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1817.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).


Book HoldingLibrary record

Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The gardeners dictionary [Miller]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ao.4.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Harry Erskine

Author: Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge

Gardeners Dictionary

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 293563

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 43

Mcphersons critical dissertations 4to

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.


Borrower

Mr Alexander Stevenson of Smithfield
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: d. 1788.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Alexander Stevenson of Smithfield

Record ID 293560

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 43

Krasheninicoff hisotry of Kamshatka 4to

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.


Borrower

Mr Patrick Graeme of Graemeshall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1763. Life dates: d. 1786.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Stepan Petrovich Krasheninnikov (Male, born 1713, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
The history of Kamtschatka, and the Kurilski Islands, with the countries adjacent [Krasheninnikov]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.82.a.5.

Record ID 103841

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 80-81

Robertson's Navigation 1. 2d Vol

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/27 (Monday). Classmark: J5 . 1. Original Returned Text: Robertson's Navigation 1 .2dV..


Borrower

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.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Robertson (Male, born c.1712, died 1776)
Genre: Education, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The elements of navigation; containing the theory and practice. With the necessary Tables. To which is added, a treatise of marine fortification. Composed for the use of The Royal Mathetmatical School at Christ's Hospital, The Royal Academy at Portsmouth, And the Gentleman of the Navy. In two volumes. By J. Robertson, Librarian to the Royal Society, Late Master of the Royal Mathematical School Christ's Hospital, London; and afterwards, for more than Eleven Years, Head-Master of the Royal Academy, at Portsmouth.
Classmark: J.5.1, L.3.34.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/27 (Monday).

Borrower: Andrew Duncan

Author: John Robertson (Male, born c.1712, died 1776), Genre: Education, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge

Elements of Navigation; Containing the Theory and Practice

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 111962

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 130-131

Ray's  hist Rebellion

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/25 (Saturday). Classmark: Q7. .. Original Returned Text: Ray's hist. Rebellion.


Borrower

George Fortune
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1380642580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

James Ray (Male, born c.1700)
Genre: History
A compleat history of the Rebellion, from its first rise, in 1745, to its total suppression at the glorious Battle of Culloden, in April, 1746. By Mr. James Ray of Whitehaven, volunteer under His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Wherein are contained, the intrigues of the Pretender's adherents before the breaking out of the Rebellion, with all the memorable transactions, and the particulars of their several invasions, during the period of time, with a particular and succinct account of the several marches and counter-marches of the rebels, from the Young Pretender's first landing on the Isle of Sky, with his retreat at Culloden. Also, an account of the family and extraction of the rebel chiefs, especially the Camerons, with the life of the celebrated Miss Jenny. Likewise the natural history and antiquities of the several towns thro' which the author pass'd with His Majesty's army; together with the manners and customs of the different people, particularly the Highlanders. The tryals and executions of the rebel lords, &c.
Classmark: Q.8.6.

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/25 (Saturday).

Borrower: George Fortune

Author: James Ray (Male, born c.1700), Genre: History

Compleat History of the Rebellion from 1745 to the Battle of Culloden

Record ID 115484

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 158-159

Rousseaus Miscel: V. 4

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Classmark: G.4 . 10. Original Returned Text: Rouss. Miscel V 4 th.


Borrower

David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The miscellaneous works of Mr. J. J. Rousseau. In five volumes. ...
Classmark: G.4.20, M.8.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The miscellaneous works of Mr. J. J. Rousseau. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 13 borrowing records


Book Work

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday).

Borrower: David Sim

Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Male, born 1712, died 1778), Genre: Fiction, Genre: Philosophy and Morality

Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 117035

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 164-165

Jortin's Ser. Vol 5th

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Classmark: G6. 1. Original Returned Text: Jortine's Ser Vol 5th.


Borrower

William Mitchell
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1399770084.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Jortin (Male, born 1698, died 1770)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on different subjects, by the late Reverend John Jortin, D. D. Archdeacon of London, Rector of St. Dunstan in the East, and Vicar of Kensington.
Classmark: G.6.1, O.6.17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Jortin (Male, born 1698, died 1770)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on different subjects, by the late Reverend John Jortin, D. D. Archdeacon of London, Rector of St. Dunstan in the East, and Vicar of Kensington.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 93 times in 61 borrowing records


Book Work

John Jortin (Male, born 1698, died 1770)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on Different Subjects [John Jortin]

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday).

Borrower: William Mitchell

Author: John Jortin (Male, born 1698, died 1770), Genre: Sermons

Sermons on Different Subjects [John Jortin]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Record ID 123923

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 230-231

Do    Do  5. 6 th Vol 

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Classmark: -- -. Original Returned Text: Do Do 5 . 6th Vol.


Borrower

Robert Mcara
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s Lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new Life of Plutarch. By John Langhorne, D.D. and William Langhorne, M.A. In six volumes. ...
Classmark: E.4.34, R.3.13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s Lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new Life of Plutarch. By John Langhorne, D.D. and William Langhorne, M.A. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Langhorne, John and Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 252 times in 163 borrowing records


Book Work

Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]

Borrowed: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/2/22 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Robert Mcara

Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives

Lives [Plutarch]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6