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Date of borrowing: 1774/3/23
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Record ID 39095
Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16480 (1732-1790, Type: Town). Page: 97r
PlutarchsLives Vol 1
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: March 23d. Original Borrower: Geo. Thomson.
George Thomson
Gender: Male.
Birth date: 1759.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s lives, in six volumes. Translated from the Greek. To which is prefixed The life of Plutarch, written by Mr. Dryden.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s lives, in six volumes. Translated from the Greek. To which is prefixed The life of Plutarch, written by Mr. Dryden.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 142 times in 116 borrowing records
ESTC: T172873
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: George Thomson
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 39094
Library: Haddington Library. Register: MS16480 (1732-1790, Type: Town). Page: 97r
Rollins Ancient Histy Vol 1, 2
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: March 23d. Original Borrower: James Sawers.
James Sawers
Gender: Male.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734-1739. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1315 times in 857 borrowing records
ESTC: N16395
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Sawers
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 90992
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 14-15
Art of letter Writing
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/30 (Saturday). Classmark: L7. 23. Original Returned Text: Art of letter Writing.
Thomas Whitson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of letter-writing, Divided into Two Parts. The First, containing rules and directions for Writing Letters on all Sorts of Subjects: with a variety of examples, Equally elegant and instructive. The Second, a collection of letters on the Most interesting Occasions in Life. In which are inserted, The proper Method of addressing Persons of all Ranks; some necessary Orthographical Directions; the Forms of Messages for Cards; and Thoughts upon a Multiplicity of Subjects. The Whole composed on a Plan intirely new; chiefly calculated for the Instruction of Youth, but may be of singular Service to Gentlemen, Ladies, and all others, who are desirous to attain the true Style and Manner of a polite Epistolary Intercourse.
Classmark: L.7.23.
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of letter-writing, Divided into Two Parts. The First, containing rules and directions for Writing Letters on all Sorts of Subjects: with a variety of examples, Equally elegant and instructive. The Second, a collection of letters on the Most interesting Occasions in Life. In which are inserted, The proper Method of addressing Persons of all Ranks; some necessary Orthographical Directions; the Forms of Messages for Cards; and Thoughts upon a Multiplicity of Subjects. The Whole composed on a Plan intirely new; chiefly calculated for the Instruction of Youth, but may be of singular Service to Gentlemen, Ladies, and all others, who are desirous to attain the true Style and Manner of a polite Epistolary Intercourse.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T55595
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Whitson
Record ID 90986
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 14-15
Cudworth's System
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/7 (Thursday). Classmark: C1. 17. Original Returned Text: Cudworth's System.
Thomas Whitson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Ralph Cudworth (Male, born 1617, died 1688)
Genre: Theology
The true intellectual system of the universe: the first part; wherein, all the reason and philosophy of atheism is confuted; and its impossibility demonstrated. By R. Cudworth, D.D.
Classmark: C.2.24, C.1.17.
Confidence level: Certain
Ralph Cudworth (Male, born 1617, died 1688)
Genre: Theology
The true intellectual system of the universe: the first part; wherein, all the reason and philosophy of atheism is confuted; and its impossibility demonstrated. By R. Cudworth, D.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1678. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 56
ESTC: R27278
Ralph Cudworth (Male, born 1617, died 1688)
Genre: Theology
True Intellectual System of the Universe
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Whitson
Author: Ralph Cudworth (Male, born 1617, died 1688), Genre: Theology
Record ID 110453
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 122-123
Ray's hist. Rebellion
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/3/26 (Saturday). Classmark: Q8. 6. Original Returned Text: Rays hist. Rebellion.
Andrew Bell (2nd)
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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.
Confidence level: Speculative
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.
Language: English . Published: York. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T93671
James Ray (Male, born c.1700)
Genre: History
Compleat History of the Rebellion from 1745 to the Battle of Culloden
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/3/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Bell (2nd)
Author: James Ray (Male, born c.1700), Genre: History
Compleat History of the Rebellion from 1745 to the Battle of Culloden
Record ID 111170
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 130-131
Brookes Na. hist. 3 . 4thV
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/3/26 (Saturday). Classmark: L6. 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na. hist. 3 .4thV.
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.
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Classmark: L.6.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 106 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T131870
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/3/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Fortune
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 120599
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 190-191
Tatler 1 . 2 . 4 th Vol
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/5/4 (Wednesday). Classmark: L6. 17. Original Returned Text: Tatler 1 . 2. 4th Vol.
Alexander Walker
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1416603084.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq [The Tatler]
Classmark: L.6.17, B.7.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq [The Tatler]
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1747-1748. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 67 borrowing records
ESTC: N55323
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff
Borrowed: 1774/3/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/5/4 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Walker
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Belles Lettres
Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4