An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
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Date of borrowing: 1811/12/7
Your search matched 64 borrowing records.
Record ID 42003
Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16481 (1790-1816, Type: Town). Page: 59v
Cooks voyages 4 vol
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 7. Original Borrower: Patrick Dud.
Patrick Dudgeon
Gender: Male.
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Pacific Ocean; undertaken by the command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in the years, 1776, 7, 8, 9, and 80
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to the Pacific Ocean; undertaken by the command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in the years, 1776, 7, 8, 9, and 80. Compiled from the various accounts of that voyage hitherto published. In four volumes. The second edition. ... Embellished with copper-plates.
Language: English . Published: Perth. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 105 times in 101 borrowing records
ESTC: T145980
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Pacific Ocean
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Patrick Dudgeon
Author: James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 42006
Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16481 (1790-1816, Type: Town). Page: 59v
2nd vol Stackhouse History
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Original Borrower: John Douglas.
John Douglass
Gender: Male.
Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
New history of the Holy Bible, from the beginning of the world, to the establishment of Christianity. With answers to most of the controverted questions, ... The whole illustrated with proper maps and sculptures. By the Reverend Thomas Stackhouse,
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
A new history of the Holy Bible, from the beginning of the world, to the establishment of Christianity. With answers to most of the controverted questions, ... The whole illustrated with proper maps and sculptures. By the Reverend Thomas Stackhouse,
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: T101785
Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
New History of the Holy Bible
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Douglass
Author: Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 42004
Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16481 (1790-1816, Type: Town). Page: 59v
Universal History 2.d vol.
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 7. Original Borrower: Jas Brown.
James Brown
Gender: Male.
Genre: History
Universal history, from the earliest account of time. Compiled from original authors; and illustrated with maps, cuts, notes, chronological and other tables.
Modern Shelfmark: NLS Special Collections Gray.1351 (vol. 1).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest account of time. Compiled from original authors; and illustrated with maps, cuts, notes, chronological and other tables.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 282 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: N62838
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Brown
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 42005
Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16481 (1790-1816, Type: Town). Page: 59v
Rollin's Roman History vol 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 7. Original Borrower: Alex Whitelaw.
Alexander Whitelaw
Gender: Male.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History (original title)
Roman History, from the Foundation of Rome till the Battle of Actium, 16 vols (standardised title)
Modern Shelfmark: NLS Special Collections Gray.1336 (vol. 4 only).
Volumes borrowed: 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: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Whitelaw
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 2
Record ID 42007
Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16481 (1790-1816, Type: Town). Page: 59v
1 Vol Cooks Voyages
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Original Borrower: E Cockfield.
Edward Cockfield
Gender: Male.
Birth date: 1794.
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Pacific Ocean; undertaken by the command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in the years, 1776, 7, 8, 9, and 80
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to the Pacific Ocean; undertaken by the command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in the years, 1776, 7, 8, 9, and 80. Compiled from the various accounts of that voyage hitherto published. In four volumes. The second edition. ... Embellished with copper-plates.
Language: English . Published: Perth. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 105 times in 101 borrowing records
ESTC: T145980
James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Pacific Ocean
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Edward Cockfield
Author: James Cook (Male, born 1728, died 1779), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 261938
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Beauties of Scotland v. 4
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Anderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Forsyth (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Scoltand
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Forsyth (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
The beauties of Scotland : containing a clear and full account of the agriculture, commerce, mines, and manufactures ; of the population, cities, towns, villages, &c. of each county. Embellished with engravings
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1805-1808. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 73 borrowing records
Robert Forsyth (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Scotland: Containing a ... Full Account of the Agriculture, Commerce, Mines, and Manufactures
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Anderson
Author: Robert Forsyth (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 261962
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Survey of ? V. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Arnot
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Survey of ?
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 262076
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 21
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Brookes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 21
Record ID 262052
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Buffon's Natural History v. 7
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Baird
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Baird
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 262088
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Burn's Poems v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Burrell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Burns' Poems
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect. By Robert Burns.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T125274
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect [Robert Burns]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Burrell
Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Genre: Poetry
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect [Robert Burns]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 262091
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Burn's Poems v. 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Busby
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Burns' Poems
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect. By Robert Burns.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T125274
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect [Robert Burns]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Busby
Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Genre: Poetry
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect [Robert Burns]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 262151
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Cook's Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Bannatine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Bannatine
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 262163
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Biographical Dictionary v. 3
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Cullen
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Biographical Dictionary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
A new and general biographical dictionary; containing an historical and critical account of the lives and writings of the most eminent persons in every nation; Particularly The British And Irish; From the earliest Accounts of time to the present period. Wherein Their remarkable Actions and Sufferings, Their Virtues, Parts, and Learning, Are Accurately Displayed. With a Catalogue of their Literary Productions.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 12v.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T133607
Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
New and General Biographical Dictionary
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cullen
Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
New and General Biographical Dictionary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 262184
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 3
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Campbell Donald
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 262220
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 4
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Clerk
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 262214
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Robertson's Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Cruickshanks
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Cruickshanks
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 262274
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Beauties of Scotland v. 3
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Douglas
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Forsyth (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Scoltand
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Forsyth (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
The beauties of Scotland : containing a clear and full account of the agriculture, commerce, mines, and manufactures ; of the population, cities, towns, villages, &c. of each county. Embellished with engravings
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1805-1808. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 73 borrowing records
Robert Forsyth (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Scotland: Containing a ... Full Account of the Agriculture, Commerce, Mines, and Manufactures
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Douglas
Author: Robert Forsyth (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 262307
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Mavor's Voyages v. 21
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Kenneth Dowie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor's Voyages
Shelfmark: 776.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 21
Confidence level: Certain
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Kenneth Dowie
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 21
Record ID 262352
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 28
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dymock
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 28
Record ID 262442
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Pope's Odyssey v. 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Barclay Gray
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Barclay Gray
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 262484
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Patrick's Terence v. 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Grant
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Patrick's Terence
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terence’s Comedies, translated into English prose, as near as the propriety of the two languages with admit. Together with the original Latin from the best editions. Wherein the words of the Latin text are ranged in their grammatical order; the ellipses carefully supplied; the observations of the most valuable commentators, both antient and modern, represented; and the beauties of the original explained in a new and concise manner. With notes pointing out the connexion of the several scenes, and an index critical and phraseological. The whole adapted to the capacities of youth at school, as well as of private gentlemen. In two volumes. By S. Patrick, LL.D. editor of Ainsworth’s Dictionary, and Hedericus’s Lexicon.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: S. Patrick
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T137476
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Grant
Author: Terence (Male), Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 262490
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Robertson's Greece v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Greig
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, from the earliest times till it became a Roman province. By William Robertson, Esq. Keeper of the Records of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T99879
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Greig
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 262517
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's History of England v. 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Good
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
An abridgment of the History of England. From the invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the death of George II. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 199 times in 194 borrowing records
ESTC: N14917
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Abridgment of the History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Death of George II
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Good
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Abridgment of the History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Death of George II
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 262541
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Tooke's Pantheon
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Evelyn Gordon
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
Tooke's Pantheon
Shelfmark: 599. Format: 8vo & Infra.
Confidence level: Speculative
François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
The pantheon, representing the fabulous histories of the heathen gods, and most illustrious heroes; in a short, plain, and familiar method, by way of dialogue. The sixteenth edition. Revised, corrected, amended, and illustrated with new copper cuts of the several Deities. For the use of schools. By Andrew Tooke, A. M. late Professor of Geometry in Gresham College and Master of the Charter-House-School.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Andrew Tooke
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: N37866
François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
Pantheon, Representing the Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, and Most Illustrious Heroes
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Evelyn Gordon
Author: François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673), Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
Pantheon, Representing the Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, and Most Illustrious Heroes
Record ID 262613
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 7
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Hay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 262607
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 26
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Joseph Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 26
Record ID 262634
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
History of the Heavens
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
David Hunter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
History of the Heavens
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The history of the heavens, considered according to the notions of the poets and philosophers, compared with the doctrines of Moses. Being an inquiry into the origine of idolatry. ... Translated from the French of the Abbé Pluche, ... by J. B. de Freval, Esq; In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Translators: J.B. de Freval
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: N8479
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
History of the Heavens, Considered According to the Notions of the Poets and Philosophers, Compared with the Doctrines of Moses
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Hunter
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Record ID 262679
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
British Plutarch v. 8
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutach
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch; or, biographical entertainer. Being a select collection of the lives at large of the most eminent men, natives of Great Britain and Ireland; from the reign of Henry Viii. to George II.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 45 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T118926
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 262685
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Clarendon's History v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Inglis
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
Clarendon's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
The history of the rebellion and civil wars in England, begun in the year 1641. With the precedent Passages, and Actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy End, and Conclusion thereof by the King’s blessed Restoration, and Return, upon the 29th of May, in the Year 1660. Written by the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Clarendon, Late Lord High Chancellor of England, Privy Counsellor in the Reigns of King Charles the First and the Second.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1732. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: N7606
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Inglis
Author: Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674), Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 262754
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Lives of Admirals v. 4
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Leslie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Leslie
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 262745
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Bewick's British Birds v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Lothian
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Ralph Beilby (Male, born 1744, died 1817), Thomas Bewick (Male, born 1753, died 1828)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Bewick's British Birds
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Ralph Beilby (Male, born 1744, died 1817), Thomas Bewick (Male, born 1753, died 1828)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of British birds. The figures engraved on wood by T. Bewick. Vol. I. Containing the history and description of land birds.
Language: English . Published: Newcastle. Date of publication: 1797. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: N491661
Ralph Beilby (Male, born 1744, died 1817), Thomas Bewick (Male, born 1753, died 1828)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of British Birds
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Lothian
Author: Ralph Beilby (Male, born 1744, died 1817), Thomas Bewick (Male, born 1753, died 1828), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 262859
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Rand's Antiquities
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
William McDonald
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 262910
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 9
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William McCormick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 262949
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Voyages and Travels v. 25
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John McLennon
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 25
Record ID 262961
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Modern Voyages and Travels
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
David Napier
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Confidence level: Speculative
A collection of modern and contemporary voyages and travels
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1805. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 68 borrowing records
Record ID 262979
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Guthrie's History of Scotland
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
David Nairn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of Scotland
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767-1768. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 513 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: T146458
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Nairn
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Record ID 262982
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Hoole's Tasso V. 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Mark Napier
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595)
Genre: Poetry
Hoole's Tasso
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595)
Genre: Poetry
Jerusalem delivered; an heroic poem: translated from the Italian of Torquato Tasso, by John Hoole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Hoole, John, 1727-1803
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 30 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: N6701
Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595)
Genre: Poetry
Jerusalem Delivered
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mark Napier
Author: Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 262991
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Modern Voyages and Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Archibald Nimmo
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Modern Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
A collection of modern and contemporary voyages and travels
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1805. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 68 borrowing records
Record ID 263036
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Ancient History v. 3
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Orr
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Orr
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 263024
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Memoirs of Marmontel v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Ebenezer Pinkerton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Jean-François Marmontel (Male, born 1723, died 1799)
Genre: Lives
Marmontel's Memoirs
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-François Marmontel (Male, born 1723, died 1799)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Marmontel
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1805. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 13 times in 9 borrowing records
Jean-François Marmontel (Male, born 1723, died 1799)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Marmontel, Written by Himself
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Ebenezer Pinkerton
Author: Jean-François Marmontel (Male, born 1723, died 1799), Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Marmontel, Written by Himself
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 263093
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Burn's Works v. 3
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Park
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Burns' Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns, with an account of his life, and a criticism on his writings, to which are prefixed, some observations on the character and condition of the Scottish peasantry
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1802. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 81 times in 68 borrowing records
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Works of Robert Burns
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Park
Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Dr James Currie (Male, born 1756, died 1805), Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 263111
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Bingley's Plutarch's Lives v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Stewart Major
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Bingley's Plutarch's Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 263114
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Buchanan's History v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan’s history of Scotland. In twenty books. Containing, I. An account of its several situations; and the nature of its soil and climate. II. The ancient names, manners, laws, and customs of the country, and what people inhabited the island from the very beginning. III. A chronicle of all its kings; in an exact series of succession, from Fergus, the first pounder of the Scottish monarchy, to the reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and I. of England. The fifth edition. Translated from the Latin original. Wherein several errors in the English editions are corrected. To which is added, an appendix, containing a genealogy of all the kings from Fergus I. to James VI. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: Aberdeen. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T166848
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Robertson
Author: George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582), Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 263180
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Terence Comedies
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Mark Sprott
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terence's Comedies
Confidence level: Certain
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terence’s Comedies: made English. With his life; and some remarks at the end. By several hands.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1694. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: R30657
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Record ID 263231
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Charles 12th
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Thomas Sprott
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Voltaire's Charles 12th
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
The history of Charles XII. King of Sweden. By Mr. De Voltaire. Translated from the French. Carefully corrected.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 51
ESTC: T193544
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
History of Charles XII, King of Sweden
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Sprott
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: History
Record ID 263222
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Shakespeare v. 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Samson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Shakespeare
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8v..
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 136 times in 98 borrowing records
ESTC: T138602
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Samson
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 263252
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation by Abercromby v. 3
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Steadman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Abercromby's Martial Achievements
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
The martial atchievements [sic] of the Scots nation: ... By Patrick Abercromby, ... In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 257 times in 200 borrowing records
ESTC: N34973
Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Steadman
Author: Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716), Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 263300
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Hooles Tasso v. 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Tod S Forrest
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595)
Genre: Poetry
Hoole's Tasso
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595)
Genre: Poetry
Jerusalem delivered; an heroic poem: translated from the Italian of Torquato Tasso, by John Hoole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Hoole, John, 1727-1803
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 30 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: N6701
Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595)
Genre: Poetry
Jerusalem Delivered
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Tod S Forrest
Author: Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 263303
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Kennet's Antiquities
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Thomas Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Kennet's Roman Antiquities
Shelfmark: 586.
Confidence level: Speculative
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Romæ antiquæ notitia: or, the antiquities of Rome. In two parts, I. A short History of the Rise, Progress, and Decay of the Common-Wealth. II. A Description of the City: An account of the Religion, Civil Government, and Art of War; with the Remarkable Customs and Ceremonies, Publick and Private. With copper cuts of the Principal Buildings, &c. To which are prefix’d two essays: concerning the Roman learning and the Roman education. By Basil Kennet of C.C.C. Oxon. Dedicated to His Highness the Duke of Glocester.
Language: English . Published: London. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 34
ESTC: T82685
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Romae Antiquae Notitia: or, The Antiquities of Rome
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Turnbull
Author: Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715), Genre: History
Record ID 263369
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Smollet's History of England
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Robert Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: History
Smollet's History of England
Confidence level: Certain
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the Revolution to the death of George the Second. (designed as a continuation of Mr. Hume’s History.) In five volumes. By T. Smollett, M.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792-1793. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T55320
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: History
History of England [Tobias Smollett]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Wight
Author: Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771), Genre: History
Record ID 263402
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Savary's Egypt v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Savary's Egypt
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt, with a parallel between the manners of its ancient and modern inhabitants, the present State, the Commerce, the Agriculture, and Government of that Country; and an account of the descent of St. Lewis at Damietta: extracted from Joinville, and Arabian authors. Illustrated with maps. By Mr. Savary, Author of the Life of Mahomet, and Translator of the Coran. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 150 times in 105 borrowing records
ESTC: N2790
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt [Claude Étienne Savary]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Wight
Author: Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788), Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt [Claude Étienne Savary]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 263420
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Beauties of Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Forsyth (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Scoltand
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Forsyth (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
The beauties of Scotland : containing a clear and full account of the agriculture, commerce, mines, and manufactures ; of the population, cities, towns, villages, &c. of each county. Embellished with engravings
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1805-1808. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 73 borrowing records
Robert Forsyth (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Beauties of Scotland: Containing a ... Full Account of the Agriculture, Commerce, Mines, and Manufactures
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Johnston
Author: Robert Forsyth (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 263456
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Animal Biography by Bingley
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
James Darling
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Bingley (Male, born 1774, died 1823)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Bingley's Animal Biography
Confidence level: Certain
William Bingley (Male, born 1774, died 1823)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Animal biography, or, Authentic anecdotes of the lives, manners, and economy, of the animal creation : arranged according to the system of Linnæus : in three volumes
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1804. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 97 times in 90 borrowing records
William Bingley (Male, born 1774, died 1823)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Animal Biography; or, Authentic Anecdotes of the Lives, Manners and Economy, of the Animal Creation
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Darling
Author: William Bingley (Male, born 1774, died 1823), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Animal Biography; or, Authentic Anecdotes of the Lives, Manners and Economy, of the Animal Creation
Record ID 263480
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137145 (Type: Student). Page:
Pinkerton's History of Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Thompson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Pinkerton (Male, born 1758, died 1826)
Genre: History
Pinkerton's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Pinkerton (Male, born 1758, died 1826)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland from the accession of the House of Stuart to that of Mary. With appendixes of original papers. By John Pinkerton. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1797. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T95226
John Pinkerton (Male, born 1758, died 1826)
Genre: History
History of Scotland from the Accession of the House of Stuart to that of Mary
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Thompson
Author: John Pinkerton (Male, born 1758, died 1826), Genre: History
History of Scotland from the Accession of the House of Stuart to that of Mary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 31768
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010405
Jenny Salisb 2 vol.
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1811/12/19 (Thursday).
Mr Robert Arras
Gender: Male. Address: Rink.
Occupation (original): Tenant.
Occupation (normalised): Agricultural > Farmer.
Marie Jeanne de Heurles Laboras de Mezières Riccoboni (Female, born 1713, died 1792)
Genre: Fiction
Jenny Salisbury by Marie Riccoboni
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Marie Jeanne de Heurles Laboras de Mezières Riccoboni (Female, born 1713, died 1792)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Jenny Salisbury; addressed to the Countess of Roscommond [sic]. Translated from the French of ... Madame Riccoboni.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 38 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T133748
Marie Jeanne de Heurles Laboras de Mezières Riccoboni (Female, born 1713, died 1792)
Genre: Fiction
History of Miss Jenny Salisbury; Addressed to the Countess of Roscommond
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1811/12/19 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Arras
Author: Marie Jeanne de Heurles Laboras de Mezières Riccoboni (Female, born 1713, died 1792), Genre: Fiction
History of Miss Jenny Salisbury; Addressed to the Countess of Roscommond
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 31767
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010405
Rolin 6th vol
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1811/12/19 (Thursday).
Mr Robert Arras
Gender: Male. Address: Rink.
Occupation (original): Tenant.
Occupation (normalised): Agricultural > Farmer.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738-1740. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 405 times in 212 borrowing records
ESTC: N42798
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1811/12/19 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Arras
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 32746
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010443
Humes History of England 2v
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Mr Ebenezer Clarkson
Gender: Male. Address: Selkirk.
Occupation (original): Surgeon.
Life dates: 1759-1844.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain. Vol.I. Containing the reigns of James I. and Charles I. By David Hume, Esq;
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 282 times in 173 borrowing records
ESTC: T82483
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Ebenezer Clarkson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 32747
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010443
Do 3 & 4.
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Mr Ebenezer Clarkson
Gender: Male. Address: Selkirk.
Occupation (original): Surgeon.
Life dates: 1759-1844.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain. Vol.I. Containing the reigns of James I. and Charles I. By David Hume, Esq;
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 282 times in 173 borrowing records
ESTC: T82483
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Ebenezer Clarkson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 35839
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010529
Minsty of the Border 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1812/1/1 (Wednesday).
Mr Alexander Park
Gender: Male. Address: Selkirk.
Occupation (original): Writer.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Poetry
Minstrelsy of the Border by Sir Walter Scott
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Poetry
Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border: consisting of historical and romantic ballads, collected in the southern counties of Scotland; with a few of modern date.
Language: English . Published: Kelso. Date of publication: 1802. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 147 times in 70 borrowing records
Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Poetry
Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1812/1/1 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Park
Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Poetry
Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 36540
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010555
Grandison 4 vol.
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Mr George Rodger
Gender: Male. Address: Selkirk.
Occupation (original): Writer / Esqr.
Life dates: d. 1834.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Selkirk/Bridgeland
Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
History of Sir Charles Grandison by Samuel Richardson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Sir Charles Grandison. In a series of letters published from the originals, by the editor of Pamela and Clarissa.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 7 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 198 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: T58995
Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Fiction
History of Sir Charles Grandison
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Rodger
Author: Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761), Genre: Fiction
History of Sir Charles Grandison
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 37472
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010582
___ Paragua 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr George Lawson
Gender: Male. Address: Selkirk.
Life dates: 1749–1820.
John Constanse Davie (Male)
Genre: Travel
Letters from Paraguay [Davie]
Confidence level: Certain
John Constanse Davie (Male)
Genre: Travel
Letters from Paraguay: describing the settlements of Monte Video and Buenos Ayres; the presidencies of Rioja Minor, Nombre de Dios, St. Mary and St. John ... with the manners, customs, religious ceremonies, &c. of the inhabitants, etc.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1805. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
John Constanse Davie (Male)
Genre: Travel
Letters from Paraguay
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr George Lawson
Author: John Constanse Davie (Male), Genre: Travel
Record ID 37473
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010582
Cooks Last voyages 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr George Lawson
Gender: Male. Address: Selkirk.
Life dates: 1749–1820.
Record ID 37471
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010582
Letters on India 1
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr George Lawson
Gender: Male. Address: Selkirk.
Life dates: 1749–1820.
Record ID 37470
Library: Selkirk Library. Register: volume 2 (1810-1814, Type: Town). Page: 1010582
Do 3d
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr George Lawson
Gender: Male. Address: Selkirk.
Life dates: 1749–1820.
Elizabeth Hamilton (Female, born c.1756, died 1816)
Genre: Lives
Agripinna by Elizabeth Hamilton
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Elizabeth Hamilton (Female, born c.1756, died 1816)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of the life of Agrippina, the wife of Germanicus.
Language: English . Published: Bath. Date of publication: 1804. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 95 times in 41 borrowing records
Elizabeth Hamilton (Female, born c.1756, died 1816)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of the Life of Agrippina, the Wife of Germanicus
Borrowed: 1811/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr George Lawson
Author: Elizabeth Hamilton (Female, born c.1756, died 1816), Genre: Lives
Memoirs of the Life of Agrippina, the Wife of Germanicus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3