An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
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Date of borrowing: 1790/12/10
Your search matched 33 borrowing records.
Record ID 207689
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 248
Sir John Sinclair on the Revenue, in 4.
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/1/10 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.
Mr George Robertson Scott of Benholm
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1786. Life dates: d. 1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Sir John Sinclair (Male, born 1754, died 1835)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The history of the public revenue of the British empire [Sinclair]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.38.c.10-11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Sir John Sinclair (Male, born 1754, died 1835)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The history of the public revenue of the British empire.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T154478
Sir John Sinclair (Male, born 1754, died 1835)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of the Public Revenue of the British Empire
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/1/10 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr George Robertson Scott of Benholm
Author: Sir John Sinclair (Male, born 1754, died 1835), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of the Public Revenue of the British Empire
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 207692
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 248
Buchanan on Scotish Surnames 4to
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/1/10 (Monday).
Mr James Moir
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
William Buchanan (Male, died 1747)
Genre: History
A historical and genealogical essay upon the family and surname of Buchanan. To which is added A brief enquiry into the genealogy and present state of ancient Scottish surnames, and more particularly of the Highland clans [Buchanan]
Possible modern shelfmark: A.114.d.9.
Confidence level: Certain
William Buchanan (Male, died 1747)
Genre: History
A historical and genealogical essay upon the family and surname of Buchanan. To which is added A brief enquiry into the genealogy and present state of ancient Scotish surnames, and more particularly of the Highland Clans.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1723. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T154470
William Buchanan (Male, died 1747)
Genre: History
Historical and Genealogical Essay upon the Family and Surname of Buchanan
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/1/10 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr James Moir
Author: William Buchanan (Male, died 1747), Genre: History
Historical and Genealogical Essay upon the Family and Surname of Buchanan
Record ID 178986
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 30
Bell of Anter's Travels Two Vols
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/2/12 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Gender: Male. Address: Kincardine-in-Menteith.
Occupation (original): Minister of Kincardine-in-Menteith, 1773-1812.
Subs Date: 31 January 1781. Subs: Trustee. Life dates: 1744-1812.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Arts and Letters > Author.
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1788. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 7-E-2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 95 borrowing records
ESTC: T99654
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/2/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Author: John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780), Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 178992
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 30
Leechman's Sermons two Vols,
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/3/23 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Gender: Male. Address: Kincardine-in-Menteith.
Occupation (original): Minister of Kincardine-in-Menteith, 1773-1812.
Subs Date: 31 January 1781. Subs: Trustee. Life dates: 1744-1812.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Arts and Letters > Author.
William Leechman (Male, born 1706, died 1785)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons. [Leechman]
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1789. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 13-B-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Leechman (Male, born 1706, died 1785)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons, by William Leechman, D. D. Late Principal of the College of Glasgow. To which is prefixed some account of the author’s life, and of his lectures, by James Wodrow, D. D. Minister at Stevenston.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T74353
William Leechman (Male, born 1706, died 1785)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons [William Leechman]
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/3/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Author: William Leechman (Male, born 1706, died 1785), Genre: Sermons
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 178989
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 30
Ann: Register for the year 1789,
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/2/12 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Gender: Male. Address: Kincardine-in-Menteith.
Occupation (original): Minister of Kincardine-in-Menteith, 1773-1812.
Subs Date: 31 January 1781. Subs: Trustee. Life dates: 1744-1812.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Periodicals
The annual Register, or a view of the history, politicks, and literature, of the year 1758 [-1790]
Language: English. Publication Year: 1759-1790. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 14-F-1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 32
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The annual Register, or a view of the history, politicks, and literature, of the year.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1837. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 763 times in 426 borrowing records
ESTC: T213203
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/2/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 32
Record ID 178995
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 30
Millar on Ranks one Vol:
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/4/14 (Thursday). Lending Record Other Info: Renewed on 23 March 1791..
Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Gender: Male. Address: Kincardine-in-Menteith.
Occupation (original): Minister of Kincardine-in-Menteith, 1773-1812.
Subs Date: 31 January 1781. Subs: Trustee. Life dates: 1744-1812.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Arts and Letters > Author.
John Millar (Male, born 1735, died 1801)
Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The origin of the distinction of ranks; or, An inquiry into the circumstances which give rise to influence and authority.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1781. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Confidence level: Certain
John Millar (Male, born 1735, died 1801)
Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The origin of the distinction of ranks; or, an inquiry into the circumstances which give rise to influence and authority in the different members of society. By John Millar, Esq. Professor of Law in the University of Glasgow
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T127481
John Millar (Male, born 1735, died 1801)
Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Origin of the Distinction of Ranks
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/4/14 (Thursday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Author: John Millar (Male, born 1735, died 1801), Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 178998
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 30
And Grosier's China two Vols
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/3/23 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Gender: Male. Address: Kincardine-in-Menteith.
Occupation (original): Minister of Kincardine-in-Menteith, 1773-1812.
Subs Date: 31 January 1781. Subs: Trustee. Life dates: 1744-1812.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Arts and Letters > Author.
Jean-Baptiste Grosier (Male, born 1743, died 1823)
Genre: Travel
A general description of China : containing the topography of the fifteen provinces.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1788. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 8-D-12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Baptiste Grosier (Male, born 1743, died 1823)
Genre: Travel
A general description of China: containing the topography of the fifteen provinces which compose this vast empire.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 45 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T132187
Jean-Baptiste Grosier (Male, born 1743, died 1823)
Genre: Travel
General Description of China
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/3/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Author: Jean-Baptiste Grosier (Male, born 1743, died 1823), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 43339
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 41
And Baron de Tott two Vols
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/1/20 (Thursday).
Mr Banks
Gender: Male. Address: Craighead.
Subs Date: 21 December 1791. Subs: 5s.
Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of baron de Tott. Containing the state of the Turkish Empire and the Crimea
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1785. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Baron de Tott. Containing the state of the Turkish Empire and the Crimea, during the late war with Russia.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 131 times in 103 borrowing records
ESTC: T121379
Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Baron de Tott. Containing the State of the Turkish Empire and the Crimea, during the Late War with Russia
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1791/1/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Banks
Author: Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 231260
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Clarendon's Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Robert Baron
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
Clarendon's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
The history of the rebellion and civil wars in England, begun in the year 1641. With the precedent Passages, and Actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy End, and Conclusion thereof by the King’s blessed Restoration, and Return, upon the 29th of May, in the Year 1660. Written by the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Clarendon, Late Lord High Chancellor of England, Privy Counsellor in the Reigns of King Charles the First and the Second.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1732. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: N7606
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Baron
Author: Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674), Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231728
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 18
Volney's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
James Menzies
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Volney's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the years 1783, 1784, and 1785. Containing the present natural and political state of those countries, their Productions, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; with Observations on the Manners, Customs, and Government of the Turks and Arabs. Illustrated with copper plates. By M. C-F. Volney. Translated from the French. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 169 borrowing records
ESTC: T12217
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: James Menzies
Author: Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820), Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 232259
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Bell's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Archibald Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Bell's Travels
Shelfmark: 724. Format: 8vo.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 95 borrowing records
ESTC: T99654
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Archibald Campbell
Author: John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780), Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 233075
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Guthrie's His of Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Baird
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 2
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: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: John Baird
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 233138
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 37
Modern Universal History v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
William Fogo
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: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Fogo
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 233468
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 42
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Stephen Carmichael
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
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Stephen Carmichael
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Record ID 233594
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 44
Robertson's Charles 5th
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
John Hutchison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: John Hutchison
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
Record ID 234095
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 52
Memoirs of Sully v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Muller
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
Memoirs of Sully
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
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 of Henry the Great, newly translated from the French edition of M. de L’Ecluse. To which is annexed. The trial of Francis Ravaillac, for the murder of Henry the Great. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Translators: Charlotte Lennox
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T143382
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Muller
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 234422
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 57
Volney's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
William Peat
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Volney's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the years 1783, 1784, and 1785. Containing the present natural and political state of those countries, their Productions, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; with Observations on the Manners, Customs, and Government of the Turks and Arabs. Illustrated with copper plates. By M. C-F. Volney. Translated from the French. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 169 borrowing records
ESTC: T12217
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Peat
Author: Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820), Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 234785
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 63
Collection of Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Cameron
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
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
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: John Cameron
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 235616
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 77
Gordon's Tacitus v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Archibald Douglas
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
Gordon's Tacitus
Shelfmark: 820.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
The works of Tacitus. ... : Containing the Annals. To which are prefixed, Political Discourses Upon that Author.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: folio.
Translators: T. Gordon
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T96042
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
Works of Tacitus
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Archibald Douglas
Author: Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236288
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 88
Annual Register v. 10
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
William Waterson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The annual register, or a view of the history, politics, and literature, for the year 1779.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 48 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T212941
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Waterson
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 236513
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 92
History of the Indies v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
History of the Indies
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236690
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 95
World Displayed v. 12
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Menzies
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
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 236954
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 99
Plutarch's Lives v. 4
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Adam Neall
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new life of Plutarch.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Langhorne, John; Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 333 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: N20526
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Adam Neall
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 237638
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 113
Robertson's Scotland.v 3
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Archibald McDowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Archibald McDowan
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 237917
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 119
Goldsmith's Roman History v. 2
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Lothian
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Lothian
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 238220
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 125
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
David Ross
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 238445
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 129
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Baron
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
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 238847
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 137
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Hew Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
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 316078
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 67
Kamies Sketches 1 . 2d
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Classmark: B6. 17. Original Returned Text: Kaimes Sketches 1st 2d.
David Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man. Considerably enlarged by the last additions and corrections of the author. In four volumes. [Kames]
Classmark: B.5.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of Man. Considerably enlarged by the last additions and corrections of the author.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 153 times in 90 borrowing records
ESTC: T48430
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: David Johnston
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 316090
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 67
Memoirs of the R. Acad: 1 .
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Classmark: P5 . 13. Original Returned Text: Memoirs of the R: Acad ..
David Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophical history and memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris: or, An abridgment of all the papers relating to natural philosophy, which have been publish'd by the members of that illustrious society for the year 1699 to 1720. With many curious observations relating to the natural history and anatomy of animals, &c. Illustrated with copper-plates. The whole translated and abridged, by John Martin, F.R.S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge; and Ephraim Chambers, F.R.S. Author of the Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. In five volumes.
Classmark: K.5., Q.5.17, P.5.13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophical history and memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris: or, An abridgment of all the papers relating to natural philosophy, which have been publish'd by the members of that illustrious society for the year 1699 to 1720. With many curious observations relating to the natural history and anatomy of animals, &c. Illustrated with copper-plates. The whole translated and abridged, by John Martin, F.R.S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge; and Ephraim Chambers, F.R.S. Author of the Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. In five volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742. Format: 8vo.
Translators: John Martyn
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T131275
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical History and Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: David Johnston
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical History and Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 316081
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 67
Abrige Hist: France. 1 . 2
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Classmark: A 8.28. Original Returned Text: Abrige Hist: France 1st 2d.
David Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles-Jean-François Hénault (Male, born 1685, died 1770)
Genre: History, Genre: Reference Works
Nouvel Abrégé chronologique de l'histoire de France, contenant Les Événemens de notre Histoire, depuis Clovis jusqu'á Louis XIV. les Guerres, les Batailles, les Siéges, &c. nos Loix, nos Moeurs, nos Usages, &c.
Classmark: E.4.20, A.8.28.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Charles-Jean-François Hénault (Male, born 1685, died 1770)
Genre: History, Genre: Reference Works
Nouvel Abrégé chronologique de l'histoire de France, contenant Les Événemens de notre Histoire, depuis Clovis jusqu'á Louis XIV. les Guerres, les Batailles, les Siéges, &c. nos Loix, nos Moeurs, nos Usages, &c.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1761.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 3 borrowing records
Charles-Jean-François Hénault (Male, born 1685, died 1770)
Genre: History, Genre: Reference Works
Nouvel Abrégé Chronologique de l'Histoire de France
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: David Johnston
Author: Charles-Jean-François Hénault (Male, born 1685, died 1770), Genre: History, Genre: Reference Works
Nouvel Abrégé Chronologique de l'Histoire de France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 316075
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 67
Letter on England 1st 2d
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Classmark: D7..24. Original Returned Text: Letter on England 1st 2d.
David Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his friend at Ispahan... / [by Lord Lyttelton].
Classmark: D.7.24.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his friend at Ispahan... / [by Lord Lyttelton].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: T200452
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his Friend at Ispahan
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: David Johnston
Author: George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773), Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his Friend at Ispahan
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 316072
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 67
Dunbars Essays
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Classmark: B6. 10. Original Returned Text: Dunbars Essays.
David Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Dunbar (Male, died 1798)
Genre: History
Essays on the history of mankind in rude and cultivated ages / by James Dunbar, LL. D. Professor of Philosophy in the King's College and University of Aberdeen.
Classmark: D.5.23, B.6.10.
Confidence level: Certain
James Dunbar (Male, died 1798)
Genre: History
Essays on the history of mankind in rude and cultivated ages / by James Dunbar, LL. D. Professor of Philosophy in the King's College and University of Aberdeen.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T134687
James Dunbar (Male, died 1798)
Genre: History
Essays on the History of Mankind in Rude and Cultivated Ages
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: David Johnston
Author: James Dunbar (Male, died 1798), Genre: History
Essays on the History of Mankind in Rude and Cultivated Ages