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Record ID 58681

Library: Hunterian Museum Library. Register: MR 25: Register of Books Borrowed from the Hunterian Library (1808-1852, Type: Professorial). Page: Dp1

Ainslie's Views 1 vol

Borrowed: 1817/12/5 (Friday). Returned: 1818/2/26 (Thursday).


Borrower

Mr Robert Davidson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1768-1842.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Sir Robert Ainslie (Male, born c.1730, died 1812)
Genre: Fine Arts
A selection of... Sir Robert Ainslie's celebrated collection of views in Egypt, Asia Minor, etc., etc.
Modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Hunterian Ay.2.23.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Sir Robert Ainslie (Male, born c.1730, died 1812)
Genre: Fine Arts
A selection of... Sir Robert Ainslie's celebrated collection of views in Egypt, Asia Minor, etc., etc.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 2


Book Work

Sir Robert Ainslie (Male, born c.1730, died 1812)
Genre: Fine Arts
Selection of Sir Robert Ainslie's Celebrated Collection of Views in Egypt, Asia Minor

Borrowed: 1817/12/5 (Friday). Returned: 1818/2/26 (Thursday).

Borrower: Mr Robert Davidson

Author: Sir Robert Ainslie (Male, born c.1730, died 1812), Genre: Fine Arts

Selection of Sir Robert Ainslie's Celebrated Collection of Views in Egypt, Asia Minor

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 58678

Library: Hunterian Museum Library. Register: MR 25: Register of Books Borrowed from the Hunterian Library (1808-1852, Type: Professorial). Page: Dp1

Boyers Compaign of Waterloo 3 vol.s

Borrowed: 1817/12/5 (Friday). Returned: 1818/2/16 (Monday).


Borrower

Mr Robert Davidson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1768-1842.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Robert Bowyer (Male, born 1758, died 1834)
Genre: History
The campaign of Waterloo, illustrated with engravings.
Modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Hunterian At.1.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Robert Bowyer (Male, born 1758, died 1834)
Genre: History
The campaign of Waterloo, illustrated with engravings ... to which is prefixed a history of the campaign, etc.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1816. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 1


Book Work

Robert Bowyer (Male, born 1758, died 1834)
Genre: History
Campaign of Waterloo, Illustrated with Engravings

Borrowed: 1817/12/5 (Friday). Returned: 1818/2/16 (Monday).

Borrower: Mr Robert Davidson

Author: Robert Bowyer (Male, born 1758, died 1834), Genre: History

Campaign of Waterloo, Illustrated with Engravings

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 193641

Library: Innerpeffray Library. Register: Volume 1 (1747-1833, Type: Town). Page: 130r

Robertsons History of Charles the fifth Vol 1

Borrowed: 1817/12/24 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Alexander Porteous
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

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 604 times in 453 borrowing records


Book Work

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V

Borrowed: 1817/12/24 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Alexander Porteous

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

History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V

Volumes borrowed: Volume 11

Record ID 193635

Library: Innerpeffray Library. Register: Volume 1 (1747-1833, Type: Town). Page: 130r

McLaurin's Newton

Borrowed: 1817/12/8 (Monday).


Borrower

Pat McFarlen
Gender: Unclear. Address: Comrie.


Book Holding

Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An account of Sir Isaac Newton's philosophical discoveries, : in four books

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An account of Sir Isaac Newton's philosophical discoveries, in four books
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 45


Book Work

Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries

Record ID 193638

Library: Innerpeffray Library. Register: Volume 1 (1747-1833, Type: Town). Page: 130r

Stackhouse Body of Divinity

Borrowed: 1817/12/15 (Monday). Returned: 1818/1/20 (Tuesday).


Borrower

David Harley
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
A complete body of speculative and practical divinity, consisting of five parts

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
A complete body of speculative and practical divinity, consisting of five parts
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 49 times in 48 borrowing records


Book Work

Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752)
Genre: Theology
Complete Body of Speculative and Practical Divinity

Borrowed: 1817/12/15 (Monday). Returned: 1818/1/20 (Tuesday).

Borrower: David Harley

Author: Thomas Stackhouse (Male, born c.1680, died 1752), Genre: Theology

Complete Body of Speculative and Practical Divinity

Record ID 356580

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 254

Burke's Life - second

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.


Borrower

Mr John Coldstream
Gender: Male. Address: Sinclairs Street, Dunblane.
Occupation (original): Sheriff-Substitute of Dunblane (1789-1823).
Subs Date: 27 December 1791. Subs: Donation. Life dates: d.1823.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Robert Bisset (Male, born 1759, died 1805)
Genre: Lives
The life of Edmund Burke.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1800. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Robert Bisset (Male, born 1759, died 1805)
Genre: Lives
The life of Edmund Burke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1800. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 28 times in 22 borrowing records


Book Work

Robert Bisset (Male, born 1759, died 1805)
Genre: Lives
Life of Edmund Burke

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr John Coldstream

Author: Robert Bisset (Male, born 1759, died 1805), Genre: Lives

Life of Edmund Burke

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 294208

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 279

Leighton's Works - 2d Volume

Borrowed: 1817/12/2 (Tuesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned..


Borrower

Mr Sylvester Stirling
Gender: Male. Address: Kippenross.
Subs Date: 2 December 1817. Subs: 10.6.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Robert Leighton (Male, born 1611, died 1684)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
The works of Robt. Leighton. [1805-08]
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1805-1808. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Robert Leighton (Male, born 1611, died 1684)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
The Works of R. Leighton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1805-1808. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 16 borrowing records


Book Work

Robert Leighton (Male, born 1611, died 1684)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Works of Robert Leighton

Borrowed: 1817/12/2 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Mr Sylvester Stirling

Author: Robert Leighton (Male, born 1611, died 1684), Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology

Works of Robert Leighton

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 294211

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 279

Dr Murray's analysis - Pamphlet

Borrowed: 1817/12/2 (Tuesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned..


Borrower

Mr Sylvester Stirling
Gender: Male. Address: Kippenross.
Subs Date: 2 December 1817. Subs: 10.6.


Book Holding

John Murray (Male, born 1778, died 1820-6-22)
Genre: Medicine
Dr Murray's Analysis
Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1816.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Murray (Male, born 1778, died 1820-6-22)
Genre: Medicine
An Analysis of the mineral waters of Dunblane and Pitcaithly; with general observations on the analysis of mineral waters, and the composition of Bath water, &c.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1816.
Number of borrowings: 12


Book Work

John Murray (Male, born 1778, died 1820-6-22)
Genre: Medicine
Analysis of the Mineral waters of Dunblane and Pitcaithly

Record ID 294223

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 279

Buxtorsi Gramm. Hebræa One

Borrowed: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned..


Borrower

Mr Sylvester Stirling
Gender: Male. Address: Kippenross.
Subs Date: 2 December 1817. Subs: 10.6.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Johann Buxtorf (Male, born 1564, died 1629)
Genre: Reference Works
Johannis Buxtorfi Thesaurus grammaticus linguae sanctae hebraeae, duobus libris methodice propositus. Adjecta prosodia metrica sive poeseos Hebraeorum dilucida tractatio : lectionis hebraeo-germanicae usus & exercitatio.
Language: Latin, Hebrew. Publication Place: Basel. Publication Year: 1629. Format: 4to (quarto).

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

Johann Buxtorf (Male, born 1564, died 1629)
Genre: Reference Works
Johannis Buxtorfii Thesaurus grammaticus linguae sanctae Hebrææ.
Language: Latin | Hebrew | Yiddish . Published: Basel. Date of publication: 1629. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 6


Book Work

Johann Buxtorf (Male, born 1564, died 1629)
Genre: Reference Works
Thesaurus Grammaticus Linguae Sanctae Hebraeae

Record ID 294217

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 279

Bossuet &c. - first Volume

Borrowed: 1817/12/8 (Monday). Lending Record Other Info: Renewed on 14 Jan 1818 and later returned..


Borrower

Mr Sylvester Stirling
Gender: Male. Address: Kippenross.
Subs Date: 2 December 1817. Subs: 10.6.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Jacques Bénigne Bossuet Bishop of Meaux (Male, born 1627, died 1704)
Genre: History
Discours sur l'histoire universelle, a monseigneur le dauphin : pour expliquer la suite de la religion, & les changemens des empires.
Language: French. Publication Place: Paris. Publication Year: 1765. Format: 12mo (duodecimo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Jacques Bénigne Bossuet Bishop of Meaux (Male, born 1627, died 1704)
Genre: History
Discours sur l'histoire universelle, à monseigneur le Dauphin [1765]
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: 3


Book Work

Jacques Bénigne Bossuet Bishop of Meaux (Male, born 1627, died 1704)
Genre: History
Discours sur l'Histoire Universelle

Borrowed: 1817/12/8 (Monday).

Borrower: Mr Sylvester Stirling

Author: Jacques Bénigne Bossuet Bishop of Meaux (Male, born 1627, died 1704), Genre: History

Discours sur l'Histoire Universelle

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 294220

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 279

Johnson's Lives - first Vol

Borrowed: 1817/12/8 (Monday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned..


Borrower

Mr Sylvester Stirling
Gender: Male. Address: Kippenross.
Subs Date: 2 December 1817. Subs: 10.6.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Lives of the most eminent English poets : with critical observations of their works.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1800-1801. Format: 12mo (duodecimo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

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.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1800-1801. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 27 borrowing records


Book Work

Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Lives of the English Poets

Borrowed: 1817/12/8 (Monday).

Borrower: Mr Sylvester Stirling

Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives

Lives of the English Poets

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 294214

Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 279

Zeluco - first Volume

Borrowed: 1817/12/8 (Monday). Lending Record Other Info: Renewed on 14 Jan 1818 and later returned..


Borrower

Mr Sylvester Stirling
Gender: Male. Address: Kippenross.
Subs Date: 2 December 1817. Subs: 10.6.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Fiction
Zeluco. Various views of human nature, taken from life and manners, foreign and domestic.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1789. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Fiction
Zeluco. Various views of human nature, taken from life and manners, foreign and domestic. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 345 times in 223 borrowing records


Book Work

Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Fiction
Zeluco

Borrowed: 1817/12/8 (Monday).

Borrower: Mr Sylvester Stirling

Author: Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802), Genre: Fiction

Zeluco

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 176892

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

55th&56th Edin. Review

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr William Logie
Gender: Male. Address: Lady, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review, or, Critical journal.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 55, Volume 56

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review, or, Critical journal.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1802-1929. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Jeffrey, Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1070 times in 886 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Periodicals
Edinburgh Review, or, Critical Journal

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr William Logie

Genre: Periodicals

Edinburgh Review, or, Critical Journal

Volumes borrowed: Volume 55, Volume 56

Record ID 176871

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

4. Gillies Greece

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Lieutenant Shaw
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, its colonies and conquests [Gillies]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, its colonies and conquests [Gillies, 1809]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1809. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 60 times in 37 borrowing records


Book Work

John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836)
Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, its Colonies and Conquests

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Lieutenant Shaw

Author: John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836), Genre: History

History of Ancient Greece, its Colonies and Conquests

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 177087

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

1. LallahRookh

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Walls.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Thomas Moore (Male, born 1779, died 1852)
Genre: Poetry
Lalla Rookh, an oriental romance [Moore]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Thomas Moore (Male, born 1779, died 1852)
Genre: Poetry
Lalla Rookh, an oriental romance [Moore, 1817]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 52 borrowing records


Book Work

Thomas Moore (Male, born 1779, died 1852)
Genre: Poetry
Lalla Rookh, an Oriental Romance

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner

Author: Thomas Moore (Male, born 1779, died 1852), Genre: Poetry

Lalla Rookh, an Oriental Romance

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 176883

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

4th. Inchbald's Theatre

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr Archibald Petrie
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
The British Theatre; or, a Collection of plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal ... Printed ... from the prompt books. With biographical and critical remarks by Mrs. Inchbald.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
The British Theatre; or, a Collection of plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal ... Printed ... from the prompt books. With biographical and critical remarks by Mrs. Inchbald.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1808. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 668 times in 358 borrowing records


Book Work

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
British Theatre; or, a Collection of Plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Archibald Petrie

Author: Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821), Genre: Drama

British Theatre; or, a Collection of Plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 177090

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

1. Addisons Evidences

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen


Book Holding

Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Theology
The Evidences of the Christian Religion [Addison]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan

Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Theology

Evidences of the Christian Religion

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 176874

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

1. Paley's Sermons

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/3 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr Tait
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
Alternative spelling: Tate


Book Holding

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on Several Subjects. [Paley]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on Several Subjects.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 11


Book Work

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons of William Paley

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/3 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr Tait

Author: William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805), Genre: Sermons

Sermons of William Paley

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 177096

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

1. D Ulanski's Travels

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).


Borrower

Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen


Book Holding

Carl Theodor von Ulanski (Male)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Poland, Austria, Saxony, Bavaria, and the Tyrol, in the years 1807 and 1808
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 176886

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

40th. Universal History

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr George Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'


Book Holding

Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 40

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr George Gordon

Genre: History

Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Volumes borrowed: Volume 40

Record ID 176880

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

3. Guy Mannering

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.


Book Holding

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering [Scott]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer. By the author of “Waverley” [i.e. Sir Walter Scott].
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1815. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 475 times in 178 borrowing records


Book Work

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mrs Omond

Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Fiction

Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 176895

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

Byron's Works 4th.

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Walls.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of the Right Honourable Lord Byron
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of the Right Honourable Lord Byron. [1815]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1815-1820.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 67 borrowing records


Book Work

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Lord Byron

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner

Author: George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824), Genre: Poetry

Works of Lord Byron

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 176877

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

th8-th10 Gibbons Empire

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Walls.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire [Gibbon]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire [Gibbon, 1813]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 174 times in 112 borrowing records


Book Work

Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner

Author: Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794), Genre: History

Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10

Record ID 395910

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

& Can.3d

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Walls.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
Childe Harold's pilgrimage. Canto the third
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
Childe Harold's pilgrimage. Canto the third
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1816.
Number of borrowings: 17


Book Work

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/2/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner

Author: George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824), Genre: Poetry

Childe Harold's Pilgrimage

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 177093

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

1. Pleasures of Hope

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).


Borrower

Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen


Book Holding

Thomas Campbell (Male, born 1777, died 1844)
Genre: Poetry
The Pleasures of Hope [Campbell]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Thomas Campbell (Male, born 1777, died 1844)
Genre: Poetry
The Pleasures of Hope [Campbell, 1815]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1815. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 20


Book Work

Thomas Campbell (Male, born 1777, died 1844)
Genre: Poetry
Pleasures of Hope

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).

Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan

Author: Thomas Campbell (Male, born 1777, died 1844), Genre: Poetry

Pleasures of Hope

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 176889

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

16th British Essayists

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr Archibald Petrie
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Genre: Belles Lettres
The British essayists
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Belles Lettres
The British essayists (1807-8)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1808.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 276 times in 129 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Belles Lettres
British Essayists

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Archibald Petrie

Genre: Belles Lettres

British Essayists

Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Record ID 177099

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 3

3. Waverly

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr William Logie
Gender: Male. Address: Lady, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Waverley [Scott]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since [1814]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1814. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 382 times in 136 borrowing records


Book Work

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr William Logie

Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Fiction

Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 197232

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1. Lament of Tasso

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Gender: Male. Address: Firth.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Lament of Tasso
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Lament of Tasso
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5


Book Work

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
Lament of Tasso

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr William Malcolm

Author: George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824), Genre: Poetry

Lament of Tasso

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197208

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1st. Montesquieu's Laws

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).


Borrower

Lieutenant John Baikie
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Mariner > Ships Owner. Military > Navy.


Book Holding

Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 24 borrowing records


Book Work

Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Lieutenant John Baikie

Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

Spirit of Laws

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197229

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

9th&10th Robertsons History

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr George Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'


Book Holding

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 10

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson [1812]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 242 times in 153 borrowing records


Book Work

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

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr George Gordon

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

Works of William Robertson

Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 10

Record ID 177135

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1. Father & Daughter

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Gender: Male. Address: Elsness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.


Book Holding

Amelia Alderson Opie (Female, born 1769, died 1853)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
The father and daughter, a tale, in prose: with an Epistle from the maid of Corinth to her lover; and other poetical pieces. By Mrs. Opie.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 177129

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1. White Cottage

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Gender: Male. Address: Elsness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.


Book Holding

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
The White Cottage, A Tale [Arthur Mower]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
The White Cottage, A Tale [Arthur Mower, 1817]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 66


Book Work

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
White Cottage. A Tale

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness

Author: Arthur Mower (Male), Genre: Fiction

White Cottage. A Tale

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197223

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

16th British Essayists

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr Archibald Petrie
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Genre: Belles Lettres
The British essayists
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Belles Lettres
The British essayists (1807-8)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1808.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 276 times in 129 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Belles Lettres
British Essayists

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Archibald Petrie

Genre: Belles Lettres

British Essayists

Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Record ID 197244

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

44th. British Poets

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen


Book Holding

Genre: Poetry
The works of the British poets
Volumes borrowed: Volume 44

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Poetry
The works of the British poets
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1807.
Editors: Thomas Park
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 169 times in 97 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Poetry
The works of the British poets

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan

Genre: Poetry

The works of the British poets

Volumes borrowed: Volume 44

Record ID 177120

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

11th&12th Robertsons' Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mrs Isabella Thuring
Gender: Female. Address: King Street, Kirkwall.


Book Holding

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11, Volume 12

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson [1812]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 242 times in 153 borrowing records


Book Work

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

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mrs Isabella Thuring

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

Works of William Robertson

Volumes borrowed: Volume 11, Volume 12

Record ID 197226

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

41st Universal History

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr George Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'


Book Holding

Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 41

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr George Gordon

Genre: History

Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present

Volumes borrowed: Volume 41

Record ID 197220

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

3. Guy Mannering

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Gender: Male. Address: Elsness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.


Book Holding

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering [Scott]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer. By the author of “Waverley” [i.e. Sir Walter Scott].
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1815. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 475 times in 178 borrowing records


Book Work

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness

Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Fiction

Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 177159

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

2&3d Byron's Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr Fotheringhame
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.


Book Holding

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of the Right Honourable Lord Byron
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of the Right Honourable Lord Byron. [1815]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1815-1820.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 67 borrowing records


Book Work

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Lord Byron

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr Fotheringhame

Author: George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824), Genre: Poetry

Works of Lord Byron

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 177147

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

4 Vols Saxon & Gael

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/2/4 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr William Strang
Gender: Male. Address: Lop Ness, Sanday.


Book Holding

Christian Isobel Johnstone (Female, born 1781, died 1857)
Genre: Fiction
The Saxon and the Gael; or, the Northern Metropolis: including a view of the Lowland and Highland character.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Christian Isobel Johnstone (Female, born 1781, died 1857)
Genre: Fiction
The Saxon and the Gael; or, the Northern Metropolis: including a view of the Lowland and Highland character. (1814)
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1814. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 272 times in 74 borrowing records


Book Work

Christian Isobel Johnstone (Female, born 1781, died 1857)
Genre: Fiction
Saxon and the Gael; or, The Northern Metropolis: including a View of the Lowland and Highland Character

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/2/4 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr William Strang

Author: Christian Isobel Johnstone (Female, born 1781, died 1857), Genre: Fiction

Saxon and the Gael; or, The Northern Metropolis: including a View of the Lowland and Highland Character

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 177150

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1. Modern Griselda

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/2/4 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr William Strang
Gender: Male. Address: Lop Ness, Sanday.


Book Holding

Maria Edgeworth (Female, born 1768, died 1849)
Genre: Fiction
The Modern Griselda. A Tale.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Maria Edgeworth (Female, born 1768, died 1849)
Genre: Fiction
The modern Griselda. A tale. [1805]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1805. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 24


Book Work

Maria Edgeworth (Female, born 1768, died 1849)
Genre: Fiction
Modern Griselda

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/2/4 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr William Strang

Author: Maria Edgeworth (Female, born 1768, died 1849), Genre: Fiction

Modern Griselda

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197205

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1st. Leland

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen


Book Holding

John Leland (Male, born 1691, died 1766)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
A View of the Principal Deistical Writers [Leland]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

John Leland (Male, born 1691, died 1766)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
A View of the Principal Deistical Writers [Leland, 1808]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1808. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 9 borrowing records


Book Work

John Leland (Male, born 1691, died 1766)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
View of the Principal Deistical Writers

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan

Author: John Leland (Male, born 1691, died 1766), Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology

View of the Principal Deistical Writers

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 177138

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1. Wat Tyler

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Gender: Male. Address: Elsness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.


Book Holding

Robert Southey (Male, born 1774, died 1843)
Genre: Poetry
Wat Tyler, a Dramatic Poem
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Robert Southey (Male, born 1774, died 1843)
Genre: Poetry
Wat Tyler, a Dramatic Poem [Southey, 1817]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 11


Book Work

Robert Southey (Male, born 1774, died 1843)
Genre: Poetry
Wat Tyler, a Dramatic Poem

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness

Author: Robert Southey (Male, born 1774, died 1843), Genre: Poetry

Wat Tyler, a Dramatic Poem

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 177105

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

27th&42d. Inchbald's Theatre

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).


Borrower

Mr J. Spence
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
The British Theatre; or, a Collection of plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal ... Printed ... from the prompt books. With biographical and critical remarks by Mrs. Inchbald.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 27, Volume 42

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
The British Theatre; or, a Collection of plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal ... Printed ... from the prompt books. With biographical and critical remarks by Mrs. Inchbald.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1808. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 668 times in 358 borrowing records


Book Work

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
British Theatre; or, a Collection of Plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Mr J. Spence

Author: Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821), Genre: Drama

British Theatre; or, a Collection of Plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal

Volumes borrowed: Volume 27, Volume 42

Record ID 197235

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1. Jameson's Culdees

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book HoldingLibrary record

John Jamieson (Male, born 1759-3-5, died 1838-7-12)
Genre: History
An historical account of the ancient Culdees of Iona, and of their settlements in Scotland, England, and Ireland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Jamieson (Male, born 1759-3-5, died 1838-7-12)
Genre: History
An historical account of the ancient Culdees of Iona, and of their settlements in Scotland, England, and Ireland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1811. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 16


Book Work

John Jamieson (Male, born 1759-3-5, died 1838-7-12)
Genre: History
Historical Account of the Ancient Culdees of Iona, and of their Settlements in Scotland, England, and Ireland

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn

Author: John Jamieson (Male, born 1759-3-5, died 1838-7-12), Genre: History

Historical Account of the Ancient Culdees of Iona, and of their Settlements in Scotland, England, and Ireland

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 177132

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1. Castle Rackrent

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Gender: Male. Address: Elsness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.


Book Holding

Maria Edgeworth (Female, born 1768, died 1849)
Genre: Fiction
Castle Rackrent [Edgeworth]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Maria Edgeworth (Female, born 1768, died 1849)
Genre: Fiction
Castle Rackrent, an Hibernian Tale. Taken from facts, and from the manners of the Irish squires, before the year 1782.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1800. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 46


Book Work

Maria Edgeworth (Female, born 1768, died 1849)
Genre: Fiction
Castle Rackrent, An Hibernian Tale

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness

Author: Maria Edgeworth (Female, born 1768, died 1849), Genre: Fiction

Castle Rackrent, An Hibernian Tale

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 177156

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1st&2d Burn's Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.


Book Holding

Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 32 borrowing records


Book Work

Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mrs Omond

Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Genre: Poetry

The works of Robert Burns

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 177117

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1&2d Gibbon's Empire

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).


Borrower

Dr Gillies
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire [Gibbon]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 10

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire [Gibbon, 1813]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 174 times in 112 borrowing records


Book Work

Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).

Borrower: Dr Gillies

Author: Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794), Genre: History

Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 10

Record ID 177162

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

39th British Poets

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen


Book Holding

Genre: Poetry
The works of the British poets
Volumes borrowed: Volume 39

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Poetry
The works of the British poets
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1807.
Editors: Thomas Park
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 169 times in 97 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Poetry
The works of the British poets

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan

Genre: Poetry

The works of the British poets

Volumes borrowed: Volume 39

Record ID 197247

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1st Robertson's Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/7 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr Fotheringhame
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.


Book Holding

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson [1812]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 242 times in 153 borrowing records


Book Work

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

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/7 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Fotheringhame

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

Works of William Robertson

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197250

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

Record ID 177144

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

3 Vols German Gil Blas

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Lieutenant John Baikie
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Mariner > Ships Owner. Military > Navy.


Book Holding

Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796)
Genre: Fiction
The German Gil Blas; or, the adventures of Peter Claus.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796)
Genre: Fiction
The German Gil Blas; or, the adventures of Peter Claus. (T92292)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 67 times in 23 borrowing records


Book Work

Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796)
Genre: Fiction
German Gil Blas; or, The Adventures of Peter Claus

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Lieutenant John Baikie

Author: Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796), Genre: Fiction

German Gil Blas; or, The Adventures of Peter Claus

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 177108

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

No33d. Quarterly Review

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/11 (Thursday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Gender: Male. Address: Firth.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Genre: Periodicals
Quarterly Review
Volumes borrowed: Volume 33

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Periodicals
The Quarterly Review
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1809-1967. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 634 times in 565 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Periodicals
Quarterly Review

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/11 (Thursday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr William Malcolm

Genre: Periodicals

Quarterly Review

Volumes borrowed: Volume 33

Record ID 177111

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1.st Byron's Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr Fotheringhame
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.


Book Holding

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of the Right Honourable Lord Byron
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of the Right Honourable Lord Byron. [1815]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1815-1820.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 67 borrowing records


Book Work

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Lord Byron

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr Fotheringhame

Author: George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824), Genre: Poetry

Works of Lord Byron

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197259

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1 Old English Baron

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr James Smellie
Gender: Male. Address: St Andrews.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Clara Reeve (Female, born 1729, died 1807)
Genre: Fiction
The old English baron: a Gothic story. By Clara Reeve.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Clara Reeve (Female, born 1729, died 1807)
Genre: Fiction
The old English baron: a Gothic story. By Clara Reeve. (T129762)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 37


Book Work

Clara Reeve (Female, born 1729, died 1807)
Genre: Fiction
Old English Baron: A Gothic Story

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr James Smellie

Author: Clara Reeve (Female, born 1729, died 1807), Genre: Fiction

Old English Baron: A Gothic Story

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 177153

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

2 Vols Moore's Essay on St. Paul.

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr Tait
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
Alternative spelling: Tate


Book Holding

Hannah More (Female, born 1745, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
An Essay on the Character and Practical Writings of St Paul [More]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Hannah More (Female, born 1745, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
An Essay on the Character and Practical Writings of St Paul.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1815. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 21 borrowing records


Book Work

Hannah More (Female, born 1745, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
Essay on the Character and Practical Writings of St Paul

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr Tait

Author: Hannah More (Female, born 1745, died 1833), Genre: Lives

Essay on the Character and Practical Writings of St Paul

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 177123

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

5.th British Plutarch

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).


Borrower

Dr Gillies
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch [1808-10]
Language: English . Published: Belfast. Date of publication: 1808-1810. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 79 times in 36 borrowing records


Book Work

Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).

Borrower: Dr Gillies

Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives

British Plutarch

Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Record ID 177126

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

5th-6th&7 Gibbon's Empire

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr Andrew Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Customs Collector.


Book Holding

Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire [Gibbon]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire [Gibbon, 1813]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 174 times in 112 borrowing records


Book Work

Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: History
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr Andrew Henderson

Author: Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794), Genre: History

Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7

Record ID 177102

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

1. Invasion of Switzerland

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr William Logie
Gender: Male. Address: Lady, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke (Male, born 1771, died 1848)
Genre: History
The History of the Invasion of Switzerland by the French, and the destruction of the democratical republics of Schwitz, Uri, and Unterwalden. [Zschokke]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke (Male, born 1771, died 1848)
Genre: History
The History of the Invasion of Switzerland by the French, and the destruction of the democratical republics of Schwitz, Uri, and Unterwalden. [Zschokke, 1803]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1803. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 20 borrowing records


Book Work

Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke (Male, born 1771, died 1848)
Genre: History
History of the Invasion of Switzerland by the French

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr William Logie

Author: Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke (Male, born 1771, died 1848), Genre: History

History of the Invasion of Switzerland by the French

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197211

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

3. Monmouth

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mrs Falconer
Gender: Female.
1817 borrowing record: 'per Mr Traill'


Book Holding

Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Monmouth, A Tale [Anna Maria Johnston]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Monmouth; a tale founded on historic facts.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 46 times in 16 borrowing records


Book Work

Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Monmouth; A Tale Founded on Historic Facts

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mrs Falconer

Author: Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female), Genre: Fiction

Monmouth; A Tale Founded on Historic Facts

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 177141

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

3rd&4th Haley's Life

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr Andrew Smith
Gender: Male. Address: Holm.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

William Cowper (Male, born 1731, died 1800), William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Lives
The Life and Letters of William Cowper, Esq. [Haley]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Cowper (Male, born 1731, died 1800), William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Lives
The Life and Letters of William Cowper, Esq. [Hayley]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 69 times in 32 borrowing records


Book Work

William Cowper (Male, born 1731, died 1800), William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Lives
Life and Posthumous Writings [chiefly Letters] of William Cowper

Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr Andrew Smith

Author: William Cowper (Male, born 1731, died 1800), William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), Genre: Lives

Life and Posthumous Writings [chiefly Letters] of William Cowper

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 177114

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4

Borrowed: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr John Duguid

Author: Patrick Graham Minister of Aberfoyle (Male), Genre: Belles Lettres

Essay on the Authenticity of the Poems of Ossian

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 198152

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Macphe.n Dissertation

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
The poems of Ossian: translated by James Macpherson : With dissertations on the æra and poems of Osian, and a life of Macpherson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
The poems of Ossian: translated by James Macpherson : With dissertations on the æra and poems of Osian, and a life of Macpherson
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1814. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 24 times in 14 borrowing records


Book Work

James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Poems of Ossian

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn

Author: James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796), Genre: Poetry

Poems of Ossian

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197753

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1st. Smollet's Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.


Book Holding

Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Lives
The miscellaneous works: With memoirs of his life and writings [Smollett]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Lives
The miscellaneous works of Tobias Smollett, M.D. : with memoirs of his life and writings
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1811. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 158 times in 113 borrowing records


Book Work

Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Lives
Miscellaneous Works of Tobias Smollett

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mrs Omond

Author: Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771), Genre: Fiction, Genre: Lives

Miscellaneous Works of Tobias Smollett

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197735

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

2d Boswells Johnson

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr Robert Yule
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Lives
The Life of Samuel Johnson [Boswell]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Lives
The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1799. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 152 times in 93 borrowing records


Book Work

James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Lives
Life of Samuel Johnson [James Boswell]

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr Robert Yule

Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Lives

Life of Samuel Johnson [James Boswell]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 197759

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. William's Narrative

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr Fotheringhame
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.


Book Holding

Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
William's Narrative
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
Captain Williams's narrative; in which is contained particulars relative to the execution of Mustapha Cawn
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 25 borrowing records


Book Work

Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
Captain Williams's Narrative

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr Fotheringhame

Author: Captain D. Williams (), Genre: Lives

Captain Williams's Narrative

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197729

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

2. Dramatic Tales

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston
Gender: Male. Address: Cairston; Broad Street, Stromness; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Politics/Office Holders > Customs Collector.


Book Holding

James Hogg (Male, born 1770, died 1835)
Genre: Fiction
Dramatic Tales. By the author of “The Poetic Mirror” [James Hogg].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

James Hogg (Male, born 1770, died 1835)
Genre: Fiction
Dramatic Tales. By the author of “The Poetic Mirror” [James Hogg, 1817].
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 65 times in 34 borrowing records


Book Work

James Hogg (Male, born 1770, died 1835)
Genre: Fiction
Dramatic Tales

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston

Author: James Hogg (Male, born 1770, died 1835), Genre: Fiction

Dramatic Tales

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 198158

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1st Travels n Britain

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr Falconer
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

Louis Simond (Male, born 1767, died 1831)
Genre: Travel
Travels in England: journal of a tour and residence in Great Britain, during the years 1810 and 1811
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Louis Simond (Male, born 1767, died 1831)
Genre: Travel
Travels in England: journal of a tour and residence in Great Britain, during the years 1810 and 1811
Published: New York. Date of publication: 1815. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 110 times in 71 borrowing records


Book Work

Louis Simond (Male, born 1767, died 1831)
Genre: Travel
Travels in England

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Falconer

Author: Louis Simond (Male, born 1767, died 1831), Genre: Travel

Travels in England

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197756

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

3. Guy Mannering

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr George Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'


Book Holding

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering [Scott]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer. By the author of “Waverley” [i.e. Sir Walter Scott].
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1815. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 475 times in 178 borrowing records


Book Work

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr George Gordon

Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Fiction

Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 197690

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

8th&11th. Robertsons' Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 11

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson [1812]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 242 times in 153 borrowing records


Book Work

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

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn

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

Works of William Robertson

Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 11

Record ID 197744

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

42d British Poets

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen


Book Holding

Genre: Poetry
The works of the British poets
Volumes borrowed: Volume 42

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Poetry
The works of the British poets
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1807.
Editors: Thomas Park
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 169 times in 97 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Poetry
The works of the British poets

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan

Genre: Poetry

The works of the British poets

Volumes borrowed: Volume 42

Record ID 197711

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

2. Edmon Zetland

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mrs Margaret Laing
Gender: Female.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Arthur Edmondston (Male, born c.1776, died 1841)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A view of the ancient and present state of the Zetland Islands. Vol. I & II [Edmondston]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Arthur Edmondston (Male, born c.1776, died 1841)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A View of the ancient and present state of the Zetland Islands, including their civil, political, and natural history, etc.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1809. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 53 times in 30 borrowing records


Book Work

Arthur Edmondston (Male, born c.1776, died 1841)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
View of the Ancient and Present State of the Zetland Islands

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mrs Margaret Laing

Author: Arthur Edmondston (Male, born c.1776, died 1841), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

View of the Ancient and Present State of the Zetland Islands

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 197723

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Stat. Magazine

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston
Gender: Male. Address: Cairston; Broad Street, Stromness; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Politics/Office Holders > Customs Collector.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Genre: Periodicals
The literary and Statistical magazine for Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Periodicals
The Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1817-1820. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 78 times in 55 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Periodicals
Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston

Genre: Periodicals

Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197702

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Labaumes Russia

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Gender: Male. Address: Firth.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Eugène Labaume (Male, born 1783, died 1849)
Genre: History
A narrative of the campaign in Russia, in 1812 [Labaume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Eugène Labaume (Male, born 1783, died 1849)
Genre: History
A narrative of the campaign in Russia, in 1812 [Labaume]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1815.
Number of borrowings: 33


Book Work

Eugène Labaume (Male, born 1783, died 1849)
Genre: History
Narrative of the Campaign in Russia, in 1812 [Eugène Labaume]

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr William Malcolm

Author: Eugène Labaume (Male, born 1783, died 1849), Genre: History

Narrative of the Campaign in Russia, in 1812 [Eugène Labaume]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197684

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. The White Cottage

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/27 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr James Smellie
Gender: Male. Address: St Andrews.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
The White Cottage, A Tale [Arthur Mower]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
The White Cottage, A Tale [Arthur Mower, 1817]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 66


Book Work

Arthur Mower (Male)
Genre: Fiction
White Cottage. A Tale

Borrowed: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/27 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr James Smellie

Author: Arthur Mower (Male), Genre: Fiction

White Cottage. A Tale

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 198173

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Chalmers' Discourses

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Thomas Chalmers (Male, born 1780, died 1847)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Theology
A series of discourses on the Christian revelation viewed in connection with the modern astronomy [Chalmer]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn

Author: Thomas Chalmers (Male, born 1780, died 1847), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Theology

A series of discourses on the Christian revelation viewed in connection with the modern astronomy

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197720

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

2. Leydens Africa

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/7 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Lieutenant Skelton
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

John Leyden (Male, born 1775, died 1811)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of Discoveries and Travels in Africa, by the late J. Leyden
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Leyden (Male, born 1775, died 1811)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of Discoveries and Travels in Africa, by the late J. Leyden [1817]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Murray, Hugh
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 69 times in 45 borrowing records


Book Work

John Leyden (Male, born 1775, died 1811)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of Discoveries and Travels in Africa, by the Late John Leyden

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/7 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Lieutenant Skelton

Author: John Leyden (Male, born 1775, died 1811), Genre: Travel

Historical Account of Discoveries and Travels in Africa, by the Late John Leyden

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 197717

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

3. Antiquary

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mrs Falconer
Gender: Female.
1817 borrowing record: 'per Mr Traill'


Book Holding

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
The Antiquary. By the author of “Waverley” and “Guy Mannering” [i.e. Sir Walter Scott].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
The Antiquary.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1816. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 496 times in 186 borrowing records


Book Work

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Antiquary

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mrs Falconer

Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Fiction

Antiquary

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 197693

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1.2&3d Byron's Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Dr Gillies
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of the Right Honourable Lord Byron
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of the Right Honourable Lord Byron. [1815]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1815-1820.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 67 borrowing records


Book Work

George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Lord Byron

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Dr Gillies

Author: George Gordon Byron Lord Byron (Male, born 1788, died 1824), Genre: Poetry

Works of Lord Byron

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 197699

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

2. ChalmersDictionary

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/5/16 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr Taylor
Gender: Male. Address: Stronsay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.


Book Holding

Alexander Chalmers (Male, born 1759, died 1834)
Genre: Reference Works
Chalmer's Dictionary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Alexander Chalmers (Male, born 1759, died 1834)
Genre: Reference Works
The general biographical dictionary : containing an historical and critical account of the lives and writings of the most eminent persons in every nation, particularly the British and the Irish; from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812-1817. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 32 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 7 borrowing records


Book Work

Alexander Chalmers (Male, born 1759, died 1834)
Genre: Reference Works
General Biographical Dictionary

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/5/16 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr Taylor

Author: Alexander Chalmers (Male, born 1759, died 1834), Genre: Reference Works

General Biographical Dictionary

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 197732

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

Record ID 197705

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

3. Valentines Eve

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr James Drever
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Merchants/Traders.


Book Holding

Amelia Alderson Opie (Female, born 1769, died 1853)
Genre: Fiction
Valentine's Eve [Opie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Amelia Alderson Opie (Female, born 1769, died 1853)
Genre: Fiction
Valentine's Eve [Opie, 1816]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1816. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 152 times in 54 borrowing records


Book Work

Amelia Alderson Opie (Female, born 1769, died 1853)
Genre: Fiction
Valentine's Eve

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr James Drever

Author: Amelia Alderson Opie (Female, born 1769, died 1853), Genre: Fiction

Valentine's Eve

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 198161

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Park's Travels

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).


Borrower

Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston
Gender: Male. Address: Cairston; Broad Street, Stromness; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Politics/Office Holders > Customs Collector.


Book Holding

Mungo Park (Male, born 1771, died 1806)
Genre: Travel
Travels in the interior districts of Africa: performed in the years 1795, 1796, and 1797. [Park]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Mungo Park (Male, born 1771, died 1806)
Genre: Travel
Travels in the interior districts of Africa: performed in the years 1795, 1796, and 1797. [1817]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1817. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 90 times in 67 borrowing records


Book Work

Mungo Park (Male, born 1771, died 1806)
Genre: Travel
Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa, Performed in the Years 1795, 1796, and 1797

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston

Author: Mungo Park (Male, born 1771, died 1806), Genre: Travel

Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa, Performed in the Years 1795, 1796, and 1797

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197714

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1st. Rhoda

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mrs Falconer
Gender: Female.
1817 borrowing record: 'per Mr Traill'


Book Holding

Frances Jacson (Male, born 1754, died 1842)
Genre: Fiction
Rhoda: a novel. [Frances Jacson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Frances Jacson (Male, born 1754, died 1842)
Genre: Fiction
Rhoda: a novel. [Frances Jacson, 1816]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1816. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 212 times in 77 borrowing records


Book Work

Frances Jacson (Male, born 1754, died 1842)
Genre: Fiction
Rhoda: A Novel

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mrs Falconer

Author: Frances Jacson (Male, born 1754, died 1842), Genre: Fiction

Rhoda: A Novel

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197750

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Burn's Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.


Book Holding

Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 32 borrowing records


Book Work

Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mrs Omond

Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Genre: Poetry

The works of Robert Burns

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 198167

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1s&2d Bruce's Travels

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr David Spence
Gender: Male. Address: Scapa, Holm and Paplay.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Factor/Agent.


Book Holding

James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773. [Bruce]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773. [1813]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1813. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 287 times in 170 borrowing records


Book Work

James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794)
Genre: Travel
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile [James Bruce]

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr David Spence

Author: James Bruce (Male, born 1730, died 1794), Genre: Travel

Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile [James Bruce]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 198170

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Pamphelets

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mr David Spence
Gender: Male. Address: Scapa, Holm and Paplay.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Factor/Agent.


Book Holding

Pamphlets (unidentifiable)
Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified/unclear

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr David Spence

Pamphlets (unidentifiable)

Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified/unclear

Record ID 198155

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1 Pamphelets

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Pamphlets (unidentifiable)
Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified/unclear

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn

Pamphlets (unidentifiable)

Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified/unclear

Record ID 197747

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1.2.3d Statistical Magazine

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen


Book HoldingLibrary record

Genre: Periodicals
The literary and Statistical magazine for Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Periodicals
The Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1817-1820. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 78 times in 55 borrowing records


Book Work

Genre: Periodicals
Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan

Genre: Periodicals

Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 197738

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Pamphelets

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr Alexander Peterkin Esquire
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Sheriff.


Book Holding

Pamphlets (unidentifiable)
Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified/unclear

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr Alexander Peterkin Esquire

Pamphlets (unidentifiable)

Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified/unclear

Record ID 197708

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

30th&st31 Inchbald's Theatre

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Gender: Male. Address: Firth.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
The British Theatre; or, a Collection of plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal ... Printed ... from the prompt books. With biographical and critical remarks by Mrs. Inchbald.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 30, Volume 31

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
The British Theatre; or, a Collection of plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal ... Printed ... from the prompt books. With biographical and critical remarks by Mrs. Inchbald.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1808. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 668 times in 358 borrowing records


Book Work

Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821)
Genre: Drama
British Theatre; or, a Collection of Plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr William Malcolm

Author: Mrs Elizabeth Inchbald (Female, born 1753, died 1821), Genre: Drama

British Theatre; or, a Collection of Plays ... acted at the Theatre Royal

Volumes borrowed: Volume 30, Volume 31

Record ID 197687

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

3&4th Burn's Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.


Book Holding

Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 32 borrowing records


Book Work

Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Robert Burns

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mrs Omond

Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Genre: Poetry

The works of Robert Burns

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 198164

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

4th&5th Robertson's Works

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/7 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The Works of William Robertson [1812]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 242 times in 153 borrowing records


Book Work

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

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/7 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn

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

Works of William Robertson

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5

Record ID 197696

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Paley's Theology

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/3/11 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr Taylor
Gender: Male. Address: Stronsay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.


Book Holding

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Theology
Natural theology; or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the deity, collected from the appearances of nature. [Paley]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

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Confidence level: Certain

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Theology
Natural theology; or, Evidences of the existence and attributes of the deity, collected from the appearances of nature. [Paley]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1813.
Number of borrowings: 10


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William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Theology
Natural Theology

Borrowed: 1817/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/3/11 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr Taylor

Author: William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805), Genre: Theology

Natural Theology

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197741

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Neils' Tour

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).


Borrower

Dr Gillies
Gender: Male.


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Patrick Neill (Male, born 1776, died 1851)
Genre: Travel
A Tour through some of the Island of Orkney and Shetland [Neill]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Patrick Neill (Male, born 1776, died 1851)
Genre: Travel
A Tour through some of the Island of Orkney and Shetland [Neill, 1806]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1806. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 30 borrowing records


Book Work

Patrick Neill (Male, born 1776, died 1851)
Genre: Travel
Tour through some of the Island of Orkney and Shetland

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Dr Gillies

Author: Patrick Neill (Male, born 1776, died 1851), Genre: Travel

Tour through some of the Island of Orkney and Shetland

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 197726

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 5

1. Graham's Indias

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/16 (Friday).


Borrower

Mr William Watt Bain
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.


Book Holding

Maria Graham Lady Callcott (Female, born 1785, died 1842)
Genre: Travel
Letters on India; with etchings and a map. [Graham]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Maria Graham Lady Callcott (Female, born 1785, died 1842)
Genre: Travel
Letters on India; with etchings and a map. [Graham, 1814]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1814. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 16


Book Work

Maria Graham Lady Callcott (Female, born 1785, died 1842)
Genre: Travel
Letters on India

Borrowed: 1817/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/16 (Friday).

Borrower: Mr William Watt Bain

Author: Maria Graham Lady Callcott (Female, born 1785, died 1842), Genre: Travel

Letters on India

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 198527

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 6

1. Paley's Sermons

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/3 (Saturday).


Borrower

Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.


Book Holding

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on Several Subjects. [Paley]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons on Several Subjects.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1812. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 11


Book Work

William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons of William Paley

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/3 (Saturday).

Borrower: Mr John Robertson

Author: William Paley (Male, born 1743, died 1805), Genre: Sermons

Sermons of William Paley

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 198455

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 6

5. Pamphelets

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1820/9/10 (Sunday).


Borrower

Dr McCrie
Gender: Male. Address: Edinburgh.


Book Holding

Pamphlets (unidentifiable)
Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified/unclear

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1820/9/10 (Sunday).

Borrower: Dr McCrie

Pamphlets (unidentifiable)

Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified/unclear

Record ID 198467

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 6

Record ID 198446

Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 6

3. Guy Mannering

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/1/10 (Friday).


Borrower

Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Gender: Male. Address: Firth.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.


Book Holding

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering [Scott]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer. By the author of “Waverley” [i.e. Sir Walter Scott].
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1815. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 475 times in 178 borrowing records


Book Work

Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832)
Genre: Fiction
Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer

Borrowed: 1817/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/1/10 (Friday).

Borrower: Reverend Mr William Malcolm

Author: Sir Walter Scott (Male, born 1771, died 1832), Genre: Fiction

Guy Mannering; or, the Astrologer

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

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