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Date of borrowing: 1789/12/17
Your search matched 50 borrowing records.
Record ID 202961
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 34
Burnetts Progres of Language Vol. 1.2.4
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Mr William Tait
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1780. Life dates: c. 1755-1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Barrister. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the origin and progress of language [Monboddo]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.115.d.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the origin and progress of language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773-1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 112 times in 58 borrowing records
ESTC: T42127
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Tait
Author: James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799), Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4
Record ID 202964
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 34
Harris three Treatises
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Mr William Tait
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1780. Life dates: c. 1755-1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Barrister. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Three treatises the first concerning art the second concerning mvsic ... the third concerning happiness by Iames Harris Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: Cu.1/2.
Confidence level: Certain
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Three treatises The first concerning art the second concerning mvsic [sic] painting and poetry the third concerning happiness by Iames Harris Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T71082
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Three Treatises [James Harris]
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Tait
Author: James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 202949
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 34
Huertij Commentarius de rebus ad eum pertinentibus 12o
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1770. Life dates: 1747-1813.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Pierre Daniel Huet Bishop of Avranches (Male, born 1630, died 1721)
Genre: Lives
Pet. Dan. Huetii, episcopi Abrincensis, Commentarius de rebus ad eum pertinentibus.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jac.I.5.24.
Confidence level: Certain
Pierre Daniel Huet Bishop of Avranches (Male, born 1630, died 1721)
Genre: Lives
P. D. Huetii ... Commentarius de rebus ad eum pertinentibus.
Language: Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1718. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
Pierre Daniel Huet Bishop of Avranches (Male, born 1630, died 1721)
Genre: Lives
Commentarius de Rebus ad Eum Pertinentibus
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Pierre Daniel Huet Bishop of Avranches (Male, born 1630, died 1721), Genre: Lives
Record ID 202943
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 34
Pecks life of Milton 4to
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1770. Life dates: 1747-1813.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Francis Peck (Male, born 1692, died 1743)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
New memoirs of the life and poetical works of Mr. John Milton [Peck]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Rob.III.1.10..
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Peck (Male, born 1692, died 1743)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
New memoirs of the life and poetical works of Mr. John Milton: with I. An Examination of Milton's Stile: And, II. Explanatory & Critical Notes on divers Passages of Milton & Shakespeare: By the Editor. III. Baptistes: A Sacred Dramatic Poem, in Defence of Liberty; as, written in Latin, by Mr. George Buchanan; Translated into English, by Mr. John Milton; & first published in 1641. By Order of the House of Commons. IV. The Parallel, or Archbishop Laud & Cardinal Wolsey compared: a Vision, by Milton. V. The Legend of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, Kt. Chief Butler of England, who died of poison, Anno 1570. an Historical Poem: By (his nephew) Sir Thomas Throckmorton, Kt. VI. Herod the Great: a Poem: By the Editor. Vii. The Resurrection, a Poem in Imitation of Milton: by a Friend. And, Viii. A Discourse on the Harmony of the Spheres: by Milton. The whole illustrated with proper prefaces & notes, by Francis Peck, M. A. Adorned with the Head of Milton (from a Painting in the Hands of the Editor) & the Print of a medal struck in honor of him by Mr. Auditor Benson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T97528
Francis Peck (Male, born 1692, died 1743)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
New Memoirs of the Life and Poetical Works of Mr John Milton
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Francis Peck (Male, born 1692, died 1743), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
New Memoirs of the Life and Poetical Works of Mr John Milton
Record ID 202973
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 34
Harris Hermes
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Mr William Tait
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1780. Life dates: c. 1755-1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Barrister. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes or a philosophical inquiry concerning universal grammar by James Harris Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jolly.2679.
Confidence level: Certain
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes or a philosophical inqviry concerning vniversal grammar by Iames Harris Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T146749
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Tait
Author: James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780), Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Record ID 233402
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 41
Goldsmith's Nat Hist v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
D Simpson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Goldsmith's Natural History
Shelfmark: 530.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 705 times in 454 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: D Simpson
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 234959
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 66
World Displayed v. 13
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Mackenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235058
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 69
Martial Achievements v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Anderson
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 1
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: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Anderson
Author: Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716), Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 235169
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 71
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Oswald
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235265
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 72
World Displayed v. 11
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Hamilton
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Record ID 235472
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 75
World Displayed v. 18
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Baron
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 18
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235664
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 78
Addison's Works v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
James Ogilvy
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Addison's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
The miscellaneous works, in verse and prose, of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; In Three Volumes. With some account of the life and writings of the author. By Mr. Tickell.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 24 times in 21 borrowing records
ESTC: T89173
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellaneous Works in Verse and Prose
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Ogilvy
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellaneous Works in Verse and Prose
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 235727
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 79
Knox's Voyages v. 7
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Innes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Innes
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 235847
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 81
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Robert Stuart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Robert Stuart
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 236075
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236132
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
Johnson's Lives of the Poets v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Johnson's Lives of the Poets
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
The lives of the most eminent English poets; with critical observations on their works. By Samuel Johnson. In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 61 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T146734
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Lives of the English Poets
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Campbell
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236213
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 87
Swift's Works v. 3
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander McDonald
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T143502
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander McDonald
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 236255
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 88
Buffon's Natural History v. 8
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
William Waterson
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 8
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: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Waterson
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 8
Record ID 236495
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 92
Modern Universal History v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Modern Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of the universal history. Compiled from original writers; by the authors of the antient. Which will perfect the work, and render it a complete body of history, from the earliest account of time, to the present. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1765. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 38 borrowing records
ESTC: N35097
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Andrew Watson
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236585
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 94
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
James Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236672
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 95
Rollin's Ancient History v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
P Ramsay
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 2
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: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: P Ramsay
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 236747
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 96
World Displayed v. 11
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
J Keay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236810
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 97
Sully's Memoirs v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
J Crawford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Sully's Memoir
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilian de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Prime Minister to Henry the Great. Containing the history of the life and reign of that monarch, and his own administration under him. Translated from the French, by the author of the Female Quixote. To which is added, the tryal of Ravaillac for the murder of Henry the Great. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: 109
ESTC: T143316
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: J Crawford
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 1
Record ID 236924
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 99
Life of Cicero by Middleton v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Adam Neall
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
Middleton's Life of Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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, D. D. Principal Library-Keeper of the University of Cambridge.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 12
ESTC: T125495
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Adam Neall
Author: Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750), Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 237014
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 101
Voltaire's Peter the Great
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
George Home
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Voltaire's Peter the Great
Confidence level: Speculative
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
The history of the Russian empire under Peter the Great. Newly translated from the French of M. de Voltaire. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: N18015
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
History of the Russian Empire under Peter the Great
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: George Home
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: History
Record ID 237065
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 102
Rollin's Roman History v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
James Ferrier
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
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: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Ferrier
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 237188
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 104
Hooke's Roman History v. 3
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
A Monnypenny
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: A Monnypenny
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 237230
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 105
Buffon's Natural History v. 7
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
N Macvicar
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: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: N Macvicar
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 237266
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 106
Ward's Natural History v. 12
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
James Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ward's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with Their Properties, and various Uses in Medicine, Mechanics, Manufactures, &c. Illustrated With a great Variety of Copper-Plates, accurately drawn from Nature, and beautifully engraved. By the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 238 times in 234 borrowing records
ESTC: T111259
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Smyth
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Record ID 237326
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 108
Addison's Works v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
J Moffat
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Addison's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
The miscellaneous works, in verse and prose, of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; In Three Volumes. With some account of the life and writings of the author. By Mr. Tickell.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 24 times in 21 borrowing records
ESTC: T89173
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellaneous Works in Verse and Prose
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: J Moffat
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Miscellaneous Works in Verse and Prose
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 237389
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 109
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
J Finlay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 237608
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 113
Knox's Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Davidson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Davidson
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 237671
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 114
Pope's Works v. 9
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
A Gordon
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Speculative
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope Esq. In nine volumes, complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: together with the commentary and notes of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T5439
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: A Gordon
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 237731
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 115
World Displayed v. 4
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
P Ross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 237773
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 117
History of the World v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Glen
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
History of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 237845
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 118
Rollin's Ancient History v. 3
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
James Duff
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: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Duff
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 237902
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 119
Guthrie's History of Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Lothian
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Lothian
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 237926
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 120
Goldsmith's Natural History v. 4
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Wood
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Goldsmith's Natural History
Shelfmark: 530.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 705 times in 454 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Wood
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 237986
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 121
Pope's Works v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
J Galloway
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope Esq. In nine volumes, complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: together with the commentary and notes of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T5439
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: J Galloway
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 238046
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 122
World Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smith
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 238067
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 123
World Displayed v. 19
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
J Forrest
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 238142
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 124
Rollin's Ancient History v. 10
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
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 10
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: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Smyth
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 238205
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 125
British Plutarch v. 5
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
David Ross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Ross
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 238268
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 126
World Displayed v. 19
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Frederick Maitland
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Frederick Maitland
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Record ID 323407
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 87
Fergusons R. Histy Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Classmark: D 4.11. Original Returned Text: Ferguson 2d.
John Lamb
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: History
The History of the progress and termination of the Roman republic. By Adam Ferguson, LL.D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. In Three Volumes. Illustrated with Maps.
Classmark: D.4.22, D.4.15, D.4.11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: History
The history of the progress and termination of the Roman republic.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1783. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 195 times in 120 borrowing records
ESTC: T77047
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: History
History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Lamb
Author: Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816), Genre: History
History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 323404
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 87
Clarkes Sermons 2d & 8th
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Classmark: R 8. 15. Original Returned Text: Clarkes Serm. Vol 2d 8th.
John Lamb
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Samuel Clarke (Male, born 1675-10-11, died 1729-5-17)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects, viz. Of faith in God. Of the unity of God. Of the eternity of God. Of the spirituality of God. Of the immutability of God. Of the omnipresence of God. Of the omnipotence of God. Of the omniscience of God. Of the wisdom of God. Of the goodness of God. Of the patience of God. Of the justice of God. By Samuel Clarke, D. D. late Rector of St James's, Westminster. Published from the author's manuscript, by John Clarke, D. D. Dean of Sarum. With a preface, giving some account of the life, writings, and character of the author: by Benjamin, Lord Bishop of Salisbury.
Classmark: C.6.4, P.5.44, R.8.15.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Clarke (Male, born 1675-10-11, died 1729-5-17)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on the following subjects, viz. Of faith in God. Of the unity of God. Of the eternity of God. Of the spirituality of God. Of the immutability of God. Of the omnipresence of God. Of the omnipotence of God. Of the omniscience of God. Of the wisdom of God. Of the goodness of God. Of the patience of God. Of the justice of God. By Samuel Clarke, D. D. late Rector of St James's, Westminster. Published from the author's manuscript, by John Clarke, D. D. Dean of Sarum. With a preface, giving some account of the life, writings, and character of the author: by Benjamin, Lord Bishop of Salisbury.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730-1731. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 401 times in 289 borrowing records
ESTC: T155510
Samuel Clarke (Male, born 1675-10-11, died 1729-5-17)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons [Samuel Clarke]
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Lamb
Author: Samuel Clarke (Male, born 1675-10-11, died 1729-5-17), Genre: Sermons
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 8
Record ID 323398
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 87
Salmons Grammar(French)
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Classmark: C.6. 31. Original Returned Text: Salmons Fren Gramar.
John Lamb
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Nicholas Salmon (Male)
Genre: Education
The complete system of the French language; or a Course of Grammatical Observations, wherein the Great Deficiencies of Former Grammars, and Even Dictionaries, are Supplied; The numerous Examples so fully illustrated, and the Phrases so properly selected, that a diligent Person, desirous of learning French, may, with very little other Assistance, be able to write it with the greatest Accuracy and Elegance, as well as speak it with a just Pronunciation, in much less time than heretofore. By Nicholas Salmon, Author of ``a Footstep to the French Language;’’ Which is an Introduction to the present Work.
Classmark: C.6.31.
Confidence level: Certain
Nicholas Salmon (Male)
Genre: Education
The complete system of the French language; or a Course of Grammatical Observations, wherein the Great Deficiencies of Former Grammars, and Even Dictionaries, are Supplied; The numerous Examples so fully illustrated, and the Phrases so properly selected, that a diligent Person, desirous of learning French, may, with very little other Assistance, be able to write it with the greatest Accuracy and Elegance, as well as speak it with a just Pronunciation, in much less time than heretofore. By Nicholas Salmon, Author of ``a Footstep to the French Language;’’ Which is an Introduction to the present Work.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T114005
Nicholas Salmon (Male)
Genre: Education
Complete System of the French Language; or A Course of Grammatical Observations
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Lamb
Author: Nicholas Salmon (Male), Genre: Education
Complete System of the French Language; or A Course of Grammatical Observations
Record ID 323413
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 87
Heylyn's Theol: Lectures
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Classmark: N.5. 19. Original Returned Text: Heylins Lectures.
John Lamb
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Heylyn (Male, born c.1684, died 1759)
Genre: Sermons
Theological lectures at Westminster-Abbey. With an interpretation of the four Gospels. To which are added, some select discourses upon the principal points of reveal’d religion. By John Heylyn, D. D. Prebendary of Westminster, and Rector of St. Mary-le-Strand.
Classmark: L.4.1, N.4.12, N.5.19.
Confidence level: Certain
John Heylyn (Male, born c.1684, died 1759)
Genre: Sermons
Theological lectures at Westminster-Abbey. With an interpretation of the four Gospels. To which are added, some select discourses upon the principal points of reveal’d religion. By John Heylyn, D. D. Prebendary of Westminster, and Rector of St. Mary-le-Strand.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 30
ESTC: T112659
John Heylyn (Male, born c.1684, died 1759)
Genre: Sermons
Theological Lectures at Westminster-Abbey
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Lamb
Author: John Heylyn (Male, born c.1684, died 1759), Genre: Sermons
Record ID 323401
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 87
Theophrasti Charactares Ethici
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Classmark: P.7 . 33. Original Returned Text: Theophrasti charactares Ethici.
John Lamb
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Theophrastus (Male, born c.BCE371, died BCE287)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Θεοφραστου Χαρακτηρεσ Ηθικοι. Theophrasti characteres ethici. Graece & Latine. Cum notis ac emendationibus Isaaci Casauboni & Aliorum. Accedunt Jacobi Duporti praelectiones jam primum Editae. Graeca cum vetustissimis Mss. collata recensuit, & notas adjecit, Pet. Needham S. T. B. Coll. Div. Joh. Cantab. Socius.
Classmark: P.7.23, Gally M.6.5?.
Confidence level: Certain
Theophrastus (Male, born c.BCE371, died BCE287)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Theophrastou Charakteres ethikoi. Theophrasti Characteres ethici.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1712. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T85892
Theophrastus (Male, born c.BCE371, died BCE287)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Characters of Theophrastus
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Lamb
Author: Theophrastus (Male, born c.BCE371, died BCE287), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 323410
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 87
Tour thro' Britian
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Classmark: K. 5.31. Original Returned Text: Tour thro' Britain.
John Lamb
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sir Richard Joseph Sulivan (Male, born 1752, died 1806)
Genre: Travel
Observations made during a tour through parts of England, Scotland, and Wales. In a series of letters.
Classmark: K.5.31.
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Richard Joseph Sulivan (Male, born 1752, died 1806)
Genre: Travel
Observations made during a tour through parts of England, Scotland, and Wales. In a series of letters.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T145703
Sir Richard Joseph Sulivan (Male, born 1752, died 1806)
Genre: Travel
Observations Made During a Tour through Parts of England, Scotland, and Wales
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Lamb
Author: Sir Richard Joseph Sulivan (Male, born 1752, died 1806), Genre: Travel
Observations Made During a Tour through Parts of England, Scotland, and Wales