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Record ID 223616

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 152

Rollin's Rom Hist v. 14

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Patrick McKenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14

Record ID 225137

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 171

Rollin's Rom Hist v. 1

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Alexander Steel
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 225227

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 172

Hume's England v. 3

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

James Clark
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

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


Book Work

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Clark

Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History

History of England [David Hume]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 226019

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 185

Sully's Memoirs v. 2

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Alexander Gordon
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Sully's Memoirs
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: Alexander Gordon

Author: Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783), Genre: Lives

Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 226142

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 187

Collection of Voyages v. 4

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

John Douglas
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: John Douglas

Genre: Travel

Collection of Voyages and Travels

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 226184

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 188

Goldsmith's Hist Eng v. 1

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

George McIntosh
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

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


Book Work

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

Record ID 226316

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 191

Rollin's Rom Hist v. 7

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

William Stevenson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7

Record ID 226361

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 192

Watson's Philip v. 3

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

John Gilchrist
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
Watson's History of Philip
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. By Robert Watson, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 138 borrowing records


Book Work

Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: John Gilchrist

Author: Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781), Genre: History

History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 226703

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 197

Hist of the World v. 3

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

James Elliot
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: History
History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Elliot

Genre: History

History of the World

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 226808

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 199

Collection of Voyages v. 3

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

John Sawer
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: John Sawer

Genre: Travel

Collection of Voyages and Travels

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 226967

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 202

Hist of Greece

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).


Borrower

C Oliphant
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Genre: History
History of Greece

Record ID 227003

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 202

Robertson's America v. 1

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

John Cuming
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America. By William Robertson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 188 borrowing records


Book Work

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: John Cuming

Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History

History of America [William Robertson]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 227057

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 203

Life of Cicero v. 1

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Thomas Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
Life of Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
The history of the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero. In three volumes. By Conyers Middleton
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 38 times in 30 borrowing records


Book Work

Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: Thomas Fraser

Author: Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750), Genre: Lives

History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 227126

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 204

Hooke's Rom Hist v. 4

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Joshua Middleton Clowes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records


Book Work

Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth

Record ID 227210

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 206

Nat Displayed v. 1

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

James Goodwin
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records


Book Work

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Goodwin

Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy

Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 227600

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 212

Robertson's America v. 2

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

William Thomson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America. By William Robertson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 188 borrowing records


Book Work

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: William Thomson

Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History

History of America [William Robertson]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 227567

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 212

Goldsmith's Hist Greece v. 1

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

Keith Thomson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
The grecian history, from the earliest state to the death of Alexander the Great. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 205 times in 171 borrowing records


Book Work

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: Keith Thomson

Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History

Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 227966

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137143 (Type: Student). Page: 218

Rollin's Ancient Hist v. 10

Borrowed: 1784/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.


Borrower

John Grant
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.


Book Holding

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians