An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers' Registers
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Date of borrowing: 1795/12/26
Your search matched 35 borrowing records.
Record ID 377876
Library: Aberdeen Theological Library. Register: MSM 227 (1786-1797, Type: Student). Page: 139
Stockii Clavis
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/4/22 (Friday).
James Bentley
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Christianus Stock (Male)
Genre: Reference Works
Christiani Stockii Clavis linguae sanctae Novi Testamenti
Modern Shelfmark: Store (SC) ; TL lambda 78.
Confidence level: Certain
Christianus Stock (Male)
Genre: Reference Works
Clavis linguae sanctae Novi Testamenti aditum aperiens.
Language: Latin . Published: Jena. Date of publication: 1725. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 14
Christianus Stock (Male)
Genre: Reference Works
Clavis Linguae Sanctae Aditum
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/4/22 (Friday).
Borrower: James Bentley
Author: Christianus Stock (Male), Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 377888
Library: Aberdeen Theological Library. Register: MSM 227 (1786-1797, Type: Student). Page: 139
Wall on Old Test. 2. V.
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/4/22 (Friday).
James Bentley
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Wall (Male, born 1647, died 1728)
Genre: Theology
Critical notes on the Old Testament [Wall]
Modern Shelfmark: Store (SC) ; TL xi 103.1-2.
Confidence level: Certain
William Wall (Male, born 1647, died 1728)
Genre: Theology
Critical notes on the Old Testament: wherein the present Hebrew text is explained, and in many places amended, from the ancient versions, more particularly from that of the LXXII.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T76539
William Wall (Male, born 1647, died 1728)
Genre: Theology
Critical Notes on the Old Testament
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/4/22 (Friday).
Borrower: James Bentley
Author: William Wall (Male, born 1647, died 1728), Genre: Theology
Record ID 377894
Library: Aberdeen Theological Library. Register: MSM 227 (1786-1797, Type: Student). Page: 139
Mosheim. V. 3.
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/2/18 (Thursday).
John Bower
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755)
Genre: Theology
Mosheim's Church History (original title)
Ecclesiastical history antient and modern, from the birth of Christ, to the beginning of the present century [Mosheim] (standardised title)
Modern Shelfmark: Store (SC) ; TL kappa 102.1, 3, 5-6.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755)
Genre: Theology
An ecclesiastical history, antient and modern, from the birth of Christ, to the beginning of the present century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1782. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 6 vols.
Translators: Maclaine, Archibald, 1722-1804
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 140 times in 98 borrowing records
ESTC: T136138
Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755)
Genre: Theology
Ecclesiastical History [Johann Lorenz Mosheim]
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/2/18 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Bower
Author: Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755), Genre: Theology
Ecclesiastical History [Johann Lorenz Mosheim]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 377891
Library: Aberdeen Theological Library. Register: MSM 227 (1786-1797, Type: Student). Page: 139
Reid's Essays
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/1/25 (Monday).
Alexander Paterson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays on the intellectual powers of man [Reid]
Modern Shelfmark: Store (SC) ; TL f tau 24.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays on the intellectual powers of man. By Thomas Reid, D.D. F.R.S.E. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 150 times in 104 borrowing records
ESTC: T109176
Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/1/25 (Monday).
Borrower: Alexander Paterson
Author: Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 377885
Library: Aberdeen Theological Library. Register: MSM 227 (1786-1797, Type: Student). Page: 139
Basnage Continuation
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/3/31 (Thursday).
James Andrew
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1774?-1833.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Master/Dominie.
Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Basnage Continuation of Josephus (original title)
History of the Jews, from Jesus Christ to the present time [Basnage] (standardised title)
Modern Shelfmark: Store (SC) ; TL f rho 17.
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The History of the Jews, from Jesus Christ to the present time: containing their antiquities, their religion, their rites, the dispersion of the ten tribes in the East, and the persecutions this nation has suffer'd in the West. Being a supplement and continuation of the History of Josephus / written in French by Mr Basnage ; translated into English by Tho. Taylor.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1708. Format: folio.
Translators: Taylor, Thomas, 1669 or 70-1735.
Number of borrowings: 26
ESTC: T90837
Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
History of the Jews, from Jesus Christ to the Present Time
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/3/31 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Andrew
Author: Jacques Basnage Sieur de Beauval (Male, born 1653, died 1723), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Record ID 377879
Library: Aberdeen Theological Library. Register: MSM 227 (1786-1797, Type: Student). Page: 139
Helvetius on Man. 2 V.
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/3/31 (Thursday).
James Andrew
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1774?-1833.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Master/Dominie.
Helvetius (Male, born 1715-1-26, died 1771-12-26)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Treatise on man, his intellectual faculties and his education [Helvetius]
Modern Shelfmark: Store (SC) ; TL nu 71.1-2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Helvetius (Male, born 1715-1-26, died 1771-12-26)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A treatise on man, his intellectual faculties and his education. A posthumous work of M. Helvetius.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Hopper, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 5 borrowing records
ESTC: T142431
Helvetius (Male, born 1715-1-26, died 1771-12-26)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Treatise on Man, his Intellectual Faculties and his Education
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/3/31 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Andrew
Author: Helvetius (Male, born 1715-1-26, died 1771-12-26), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Treatise on Man, his Intellectual Faculties and his Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 377882
Library: Aberdeen Theological Library. Register: MSM 227 (1786-1797, Type: Student). Page: 139
Campbell on the Gosp. V. 1.
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/3/31 (Thursday).
James Andrew
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1774?-1833.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Master/Dominie.
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Theology
Four Gospels, translated from the Greek [Campbell]
Modern Shelfmark: Store (SC) ; TL sigma 28.1-2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Theology
The four Gospels, translated from the Greek. With preliminary dissertations, and notes critical and explanatory
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 99 borrowing records
ESTC: T147628
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Theology
Four Gospels, Translated from the Greek
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1796/3/31 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Andrew
Author: George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796), Genre: Theology
Four Gospels, Translated from the Greek
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230702
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Voltaire's Louis 14th v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Allan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Voltaire's Louis 14th
Shelfmark: 14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
The age of Louis XIV. To which is added, an abstract of the age of Louis XV. Translated from the last Geneva edition of M. de Voltaire, with notes, critical and explanatory, by R. Griffith, Esq. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T137661
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Age of Louis XIV
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Allan
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230969
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Aikman
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 231203
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 10
World Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Rollo
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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 231278
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Collection of Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 231419
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
Millot's History v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé Claude François Xavier Millot (Male, born 1726, died 1785)
Genre: History
General History (v. 1-2) [Millot]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé Claude François Xavier Millot (Male, born 1726, died 1785)
Genre: History
Elements of General History. Translated from the French of the Abbé Millot. Part First. Ancient History. In Two Volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 34 borrowing records
ESTC: T114218
Abbé Claude François Xavier Millot (Male, born 1726, died 1785)
Genre: History
Elements of General History
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Adam
Author: Abbé Claude François Xavier Millot (Male, born 1726, died 1785), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231461
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Orlando Furioso v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Leslie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533)
Genre: Poetry
Orlando Furioso
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533)
Genre: Poetry
Orlando furioso: translated from the Italian of Ludovico Ariosto; with notes: by John Hoole. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1799. Format: 8vo.
Translators: John Hoole
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 92 times in 78 borrowing records
ESTC: T133398
Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533)
Genre: Poetry
Orlando Furioso
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Leslie
Author: Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231710
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 17
Plutarch v. 4
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Ainslie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Ainslie
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 231872
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Rollin's Antient History vol. 4th
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Barrowman
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 4
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Barrowman
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 232004
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 21
World Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Shand
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 232058
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 22
Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Francis Shand
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 232319
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Rollin's Ancient History v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Gibson
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Gibson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 232604
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 29
Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Pillans
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 232718
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 31
Commonwealth of Rome
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Adam Black
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Commonwealth of Rome
Shelfmark: 534.
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam Black
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Record ID 232940
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 34
Buffon v. 4
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam Stark
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 4
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam Stark
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 4
Record ID 233018
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 35
The World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Henry Lundie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
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 233000
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 35
Hume's History v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Hunter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Hunter
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 233210
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 38
Robertson's Charles 5th v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Carnegie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Carnegie
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 233348
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 40
Rollin's Roman History v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Gibson
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 1
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Gibson
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 1
Record ID 233456
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 41
Knights of Malta v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Smith
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Knights of Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem; styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta. Translated from the French of Mons. l’Abbe de Vertot.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 208 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T81010
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Smith
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 233567
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 43
Spectator v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Ross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
Spectator
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
The spectator. ... Carefully corrected.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: N24135
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
Spectator
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Ross
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 233723
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 46
Collection of Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John McKenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McKenzie
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 233792
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 47
Hume's History v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Haldane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Haldane
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 233843
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 48
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Bisset
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
Record ID 234044
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 51
Volney's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Haggerston
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Haggerston
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 234131
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 52
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Haldane
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 244289
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 239
Collection of Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Borthwick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Borthwick
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 244550
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 242
Rollin's Ancient History v. 6
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Geddes
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 6
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Geddes
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 244688
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 244
Hook's Roman History v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Duff
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 1
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: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Duff
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 1