An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
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Date of borrowing: 1771/10/16
Your search matched 12 borrowing records.
Record ID 210707
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 102
Goodwinus de praesulibus Angliae 4.
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Reverend Robert Henry
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1718-1790.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Francis Godwin (Male, born 1562, died 1633)
Genre: Lives
De praesulibus Angliae commentarius [Godwin]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.37.d.2.
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Godwin (Male, born 1562, died 1633)
Genre: Lives
De præsulibvs Angliæ commentarius: omnivm episcoporvm, necnon et cardinalivm eivsdem gentis, nomina, tempora, seriem, atqve actiones maximè memorabiles ab vltima antiquitate repetita complexus.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1616. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: S122562
Francis Godwin (Male, born 1562, died 1633)
Genre: Lives
De Praesulibus Angliae Commentarius
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Robert Henry
Author: Francis Godwin (Male, born 1562, died 1633), Genre: Lives
Record ID 210704
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 102
Il Pastor Fido par Guarini 12o
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. sterl..
Mr John Pringle
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1763. Life dates: 1741-1811.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Law > Clerk of Session.
Battista Guarini (Male, born 1538, died 1612)
Genre: Drama
Pastor Fido (original title)
Il pastor fido [Guarini] (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ae].8/2.11.
Confidence level: Certain
Battista Guarini (Male, born 1538, died 1612)
Genre: Drama
Il Pastor Fido. Nuova impressione, etc.
Language: Latin . Published: Leiden. Date of publication: 1659. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 3
Battista Guarini (Male, born 1538, died 1612)
Genre: Drama
Pastor Fido
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Pringle
Author: Battista Guarini (Male, born 1538, died 1612), Genre: Drama
Record ID 51581
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 30r
Stanleys Lives of the Philosophers
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/5/19 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 16 Oct 1771. Original Returned Date: 19 May 1772.
Thomas Reid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Reid. Life dates: 1710-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
Thomas Stanley (Male, born 1625, died 1678)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
History of philosophy: containing the lives, opinions, actions, and discourses of the philosophers of every sect. Illustrated with the effigies of divers of them.
Press: L. Shelf: 6. Number: 1. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk10-c.9 . Original Author: Stanley, Thomas, 1625-1678..
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Stanley (Male, born 1625, died 1678)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The history of philosophy: containing the lives, opinions, actions and discourses of the philosophers of every sect.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1701. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 55
ESTC: T102824
Thomas Stanley (Male, born 1625, died 1678)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
History of Philosophy [Thomas Stanley]
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/5/19 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Thomas Reid
Author: Thomas Stanley (Male, born 1625, died 1678), Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 159789
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 13
Hume's hist. Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/14 (Tuesday). Classmark: O6. 6. Original Returned Text: Humes hist - Vol 3d.
James Bell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. 1750. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1366359436.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq.
Classmark: O.6.6, P.7.41?, P.7.5? P.8?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/14 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Bell
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 160956
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 20
Emily Montague Vols. 1. 2. 3
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/10/23 (Wednesday). Classmark: E. 7. 39. Original Returned Text: Emily Montague Vol 1. 2&3d.
William Braid
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1751-1824. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1368449900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Frances Brooke (Female, born c.1724, died 1789)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Emily Montague. In four volumes. By the author of Lady Julia Mandeville. ...
Classmark: E.7.32, B.7.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Frances Brooke (Female, born c.1724, died 1789)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Emily Montague. In four volumes. By the author of Lady Julia Mandeville. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 160 times in 62 borrowing records
ESTC: T72176
Frances Brooke (Female, born c.1724, died 1789)
Genre: Fiction
History of Emily Montague
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/10/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Braid
Author: Frances Brooke (Female, born c.1724, died 1789), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 169389
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 104
Andrew's Virgil
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/1/14 (Tuesday). Classmark: P4- 20. Original Returned Text: Andrew's Virgil.
Dr David Hunter
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1724-1771. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1387368396.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, Englished by Robert Andrews.
Classmark: P.4.20, P.3.24.
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil, Englished by Robert Andrews.
Language: English . Published: Birmingham. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 24
ESTC: T139446
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/1/14 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Dr David Hunter
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 175026
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 169
Echard's Ecle , hist
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/2 (Monday). Classmark: A4 . 20. Original Returned Text: Echard's Ecle. hist.
John Buddo
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1748-1814. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1369891580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Laurence Echard (Male, born c.1670, died 1730)
Genre: Theology
A general ecclesiastical history from the nativity of our blessed Saviour to the first establishment of Christianity by humane laws, under the Emperour Constantine the Great. Containing the space of about 313 Years. With so much of the Jewish and Roman History as is necessary and convenient to illustrate the work. To which is added, a large chronological table of all the Roman and ecclesiastical affairs, included in the same period of time. By Laurence Echard, A. M. Prebendary of Lincoln, and Chaplain to the Right Reverend James, Lord Bishop of that Diocese.
Classmark: A.4.3, A.4.20.
Confidence level: Certain
Laurence Echard (Male, born c.1670, died 1730)
Genre: Theology
A general ecclesiastical history from the nativity of our blessed Saviour to the first establishment of Christianity by humane laws, under the Emperour Constantine the Great. Containing the space of about 313 Years. With so much of the Jewish and Roman History as is necessary and convenient to illustrate the work. To which is added, a large chronological table of all the Roman and ecclesiastical affairs, included in the same period of time. By Laurence Echard, A. M. Prebendary of Lincoln, and Chaplain to the Right Reverend James, Lord Bishop of that Diocese.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1702. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T137774
Laurence Echard (Male, born c.1670, died 1730)
Genre: Theology
General Ecclesiastical History
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/2 (Monday).
Borrower: John Buddo
Author: Laurence Echard (Male, born c.1670, died 1730), Genre: Theology
Record ID 178875
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 229
Maclaurin's algebra
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/10/23 (Wednesday). Classmark: B6. 10. Original Returned Text: Maclaurin's algebra.
John West
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1756-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1418216692.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
A treatise of algebra, in three parts. Containing I. The Fundamental Rules and Operations. II. The Composition and Resolution of Equations of all Degrees; and the different Affections of their Roots. III. The Application of Algebra and Geometry to each other. To which is added an Appendix, Concerning the general Properties of Geometrical Lines. By Colin Maclaurin, M.A. Late Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
Classmark: J.6.17, B.6.10, B.4.22.
Confidence level: Certain
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
A treatise of algebra, in three parts. Containing I. The Fundamental Rules and Operations. II. The Composition and Resolution of Equations of all Degrees; and the different Affections of their Roots. III. The Application of Algebra and Geometry to each other. To which is added an Appendix, Concerning the general Properties of Geometrical Lines. By Colin Maclaurin, M.A. Late Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 41
ESTC: T93641
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Mathematics
Treatise of Algebra [Colin MacLaurin]
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/10/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John West
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 179004
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 231
Rol. Belles letters 1 . 2 .3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday). Classmark: B6 6. Original Returned Text: Rol. Belles letters 1. 2 .3.4 V..
William Donaldson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376842628.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. with reflections on taste; and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage. The whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, antient and modern, with critical remarks on them. Designed more particularly for students in the universities. By Mr. Rollin, late principal of the university of Paris, now professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and member of the Royal Academy of inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Classmark: J.5.3, J.5.2, B.6.6, B.3.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. with reflections on taste; and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage. The whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, antient and modern, with critical remarks on them. Designed more particularly for students in the universities. By Mr. Rollin, late principal of the university of Paris, now professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and member of the Royal Academy of inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 244 times in 171 borrowing records
ESTC: T64235
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Donaldson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 179007
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 231
Salmon GeographicalGrammar
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday). Classmark: B5 .31. Original Returned Text: Salmons..Geo. Grammar.
William Donaldson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376842628.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Classmark: L.6.6, B.5.31, B.4.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T69005
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical and Historical Grammar
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Donaldson
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 179001
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 231
Varenius Geography. 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday). Classmark: B6- 7. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geo. 1 & 2 Vol.
William Donaldson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376842628.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A compleat system of general geography : explaining the nature and properties of the earth; viz. it's figure, magnitude, motions, situation, contents, and division into land and water, mountains, woods, desarts, lakes, rivers, &c. : with particular accounts of the different appearances of the heavens in different countries; the seasons of the year over all the globe; the tides of the sea; bays, capes, islands, rocks, sand-banks, and shelves : the state of the atmosphere; the nature of exhalations; winds ,storms, tornados &c. : the origin of springs, mineral-waters, burning mountains, mines, &c. : the uses and making of maps, globes, and sea-charts. The foundations of dialling; the art of measuring heights and distances; the art of ship-building, navigation, and the ways of finding the longitude at sea / originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M. D. ; since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr. Jurin ; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, an alphabetical index, and other improvements ; particularly useful to students in the universities; travellers, sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with the mixed mathematics, geography, astronomy, and navigation by Mr. Dugdale ; the whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M. D.
Classmark: K.3., K.6.6, K.5.38, K.6.18, B.6.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A compleat system of general geography : explaining the nature and properties of the earth; viz. it's figure, magnitude, motions, situation, contents, and division into land and water, mountains, woods, desarts, lakes, rivers, &c. : with particular accounts of the different appearances of the heavens in different countries; the seasons of the year over all the globe; the tides of the sea; bays, capes, islands, rocks, sand-banks, and shelves : the state of the atmosphere; the nature of exhalations; winds ,storms, tornados &c. : the origin of springs, mineral-waters, burning mountains, mines, &c. : the uses and making of maps, globes, and sea-charts. The foundations of dialling; the art of measuring heights and distances; the art of ship-building, navigation, and the ways of finding the longitude at sea / originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M. D. ; since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr. Jurin ; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, an alphabetical index, and other improvements ; particularly useful to students in the universities; travellers, sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with the mixed mathematics, geography, astronomy, and navigation by Mr. Dugdale ; the whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M. D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T114256
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Donaldson
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 179010
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 231
Guthrie's Geo. Gram.
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday). Classmark: E4. 38. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Geo. Gram-.
William Donaldson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376842628.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: E.4.38, R.5.5.
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Donaldson
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy