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Record ID 269411
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Letters
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday).
William C R Patrick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Lives
Bank's Letters
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
An epistle from Mr. Banks, voyager, monster-hunter, and amoroso, to Oberea, Queen of Otaheite. Transfused by A. B. C. Esq. ... Enriched with the finest passages of the Queen's letter to Mr. Banks.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: N30904
Genre: Travel
Epistle from Mr. Banks, Voyager, Monster-Hunter, and Amoroso, to Oberea, Queen of Otaheite
Record ID 269405
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Geography v. 1
Borrowed: 1823/10. Returned: yes.
William C R Patrick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Bank's Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T173389
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Borrowed: 1823/10.
Borrower: William C R Patrick
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 269420
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Leo 10th v. 1
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William C R Patrick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Education
Leo 10th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Education
The Lilliputian magazine: or, the young gentleman and lady's golden library. Being an attempt to mend the world, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: N72182
Genre: Education
Lilliputian Magazine: or, The Young Gentleman and Lady's Golden Library
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: William C R Patrick
Genre: Education
Lilliputian Magazine: or, The Young Gentleman and Lady's Golden Library
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 269423
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Cook's Voyages v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/4/12 (Monday). Returned: yes.
William C R Patrick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook's first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1824/4/12 (Monday).
Borrower: William C R Patrick
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 269408
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
British Plutarch v. 9, 11, 2
Borrowed: 1823/11/20 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
William C R Patrick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 9, Volume 11
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1823/11/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: William C R Patrick
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 9, Volume 11
Record ID 269519
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Gillies Greece
Borrowed: 1824/1/17 (Saturday).
Thomas Hamilton Pillans
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836)
Genre: History
Gillies' History of Greece
Confidence level: Certain
John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, its colonies, and conquests; from the earliest accounts till the division of the Macedonian Empire in the east Including the History of Literature, Philosophy, and the Fine Arts.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792-1793. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 77 times in 40 borrowing records
ESTC: T97875
John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836)
Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, its Colonies and Conquests
Borrowed: 1824/1/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Hamilton Pillans
Author: John Gillies (Male, born 1747, died 1836), Genre: History
Record ID 269522
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Campbell's Rhetoric v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/2/24 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Hamilton Pillans
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Campbell's Rhetoric
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The philosophy of rhetoric. By George Campbell, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 155 times in 94 borrowing records
ESTC: T145750
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Philosophy of Rhetoric
Borrowed: 1824/2/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Thomas Hamilton Pillans
Author: George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 269507
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Sparman's Voyage v. 1
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Pender
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Sparman's Voyage
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic polar circle, and round the world: but chiefly into the country of the Hottentots and Caffres, from the year 1772, to 1776.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Georg.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 105 times in 92 borrowing records
ESTC: T150219
Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic Polar Circle, and Round the World
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Pender
Author: Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820), Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic Polar Circle, and Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 269546
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Scots Magazine v. 7
Borrowed: 1823/12/2 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
George K Pitcairn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Periodicals
Scots Magazine
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Scots magazine.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1739-1803. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 306 times in 185 borrowing records
ESTC: P1945
Genre: Periodicals
Scots Magazine
Borrowed: 1823/12/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: George K Pitcairn
Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 269582
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Geography
Borrowed: 1824/6.
George K Pitcairn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Bank's Geography
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T173389
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Borrowed: 1824/6.
Borrower: George K Pitcairn
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Record ID 269552
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Scot's Magazine v. 3, 4
Borrowed: 1823/12/16 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
George K Pitcairn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Periodicals
Scots Magazine
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Scots magazine.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1739-1803. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 306 times in 185 borrowing records
ESTC: P1945
Genre: Periodicals
Scots Magazine
Borrowed: 1823/12/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: George K Pitcairn
Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 269588
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Geography v. 2
Borrowed: 1824/7. Returned: yes.
George K Pitcairn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Bank's Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T173389
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Borrowed: 1824/7.
Borrower: George K Pitcairn
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 269600
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Geography v. 2
Borrowed: 1824/6. Returned: yes.
Alexander Pitcairn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Bank's Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T173389
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Borrowed: 1824/6.
Borrower: Alexander Pitcairn
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 269603
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Arnot's Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1823/10.
Charles Prentice
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
Arnot's Edinburgh
Confidence level: Certain
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
The history of Edinburgh. By Hugo Arnot, Esq; Advocate.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 145
ESTC: T142880
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1823/10.
Borrower: Charles Prentice
Author: Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786), Genre: History
Record ID 269672
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's England v. 2, 3
Borrowed: 1824/1/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
An abridgment of the History of England. From the invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the death of George II. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 199 times in 194 borrowing records
ESTC: N14917
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Abridgment of the History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Death of George II
Borrowed: 1824/1/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Hugh Ramsay
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Abridgment of the History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Death of George II
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 269705
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Cook's Voyages v. 1, 2, 3
Borrowed: 1824/5. Returned: yes.
William R Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook's first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1824/5.
Borrower: William R Ramsay
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 269708
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Moor's Travels
Borrowed: 1824/6/15 (Tuesday).
William R Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
Moor's Travels
Confidence level: Speculative
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
A view of society and manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany: with anecdotes relating to some eminent characters. By John Moore, M.D. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1783. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T177839
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany
Borrowed: 1824/6/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William R Ramsay
Author: Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802), Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany
Record ID 269726
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Brydon's
Borrowed: 1824/5/18 (Tuesday).
Hugh Redpath
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Brydon's
Confidence level: Certain
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk; from P. Brydone, F.R.S. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T88892
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1824/5/18 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Hugh Redpath
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Record ID 269717
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Curiosities of G Britain v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/1/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Redpath
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1775. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 60 times in 29 borrowing records
ESTC: T34503
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1824/1/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Hugh Redpath
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 269723
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Henry's G Britain
Borrowed: 1824/3/25 (Thursday).
Hugh Redpath
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History of Britain
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans Under Julius Caesar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1793. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 365 times in 252 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1824/3/25 (Thursday).
Borrower: Hugh Redpath
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
Record ID 269720
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Ancell's Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/2/26 (Thursday).
Hugh Redpath
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ancell (Male, died 1802)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Ancell's Gibraltar
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ancell (Male, died 1802)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A journal of the late and important blockade and siege of Gibraltar, from the twelfth of September 1779, to the third day of February 1783. Containing A minute Detail of the memorable and interesting Transactions, Naval and Military Operations; Interspersed With historical Accounts of the Garrison, genuine and entertaining Anecdotes, &c. &c. By Samuel Ancell, Clerk to the 58th Regiment, In a Series of Letters wrote on the Spot
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 49
ESTC: T97134
Samuel Ancell (Male, died 1802)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Journal of the Late and Important Blockade and Siege of Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/2/26 (Thursday).
Borrower: Hugh Redpath
Author: Samuel Ancell (Male, died 1802), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Journal of the Late and Important Blockade and Siege of Gibraltar
Record ID 269753
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia
Borrowed: 1824/3/13 (Saturday).
Walter Reid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Record ID 269747
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Curiosities of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1824/2/16 (Monday).
Walter Reid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities of Great Britain
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1775. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 60 times in 29 borrowing records
ESTC: T34503
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1824/2/16 (Monday).
Borrower: Walter Reid
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Record ID 269759
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Siege of Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/4/10 (Saturday).
Walter Reid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Ansell's Siege of Gibraltar
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: History
An authentic and accurate journal of the late siege of Gibraltar; being a curcumstantial account of every material transaction relative to that memorable event, from the day on which the communication between that garrison and Spain was shut up, to the arrival of the Thetis frigate with the preliminary articles of peace.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T72997
Genre: History
Authentic and Accurate Journal of the Late Siege of Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/4/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Walter Reid
Genre: History
Authentic and Accurate Journal of the Late Siege of Gibraltar
Record ID 269798
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Buffon Natural History v. 5, 6
Borrowed: 1824/4/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Ross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1824/4/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Ross
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 269849
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Plutarch's Lives v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/5/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Daniel Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new life of Plutarch.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Langhorne, John; Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 333 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: N20526
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1824/5/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: Daniel Robertson
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 269894
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Curiosities of Great Britain v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/3/17 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Archibald Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1775. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 60 times in 29 borrowing records
ESTC: T34503
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1824/3/17 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Archibald Robertson
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 269939
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Coxe's Switzerland v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/4/26 (Monday). Returned: yes.
David Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Coxe's Switzerland v. 1, 2
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Switzerland. In a series of letters to William Melmoth, Esq. from William Coxe, ... In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T134278
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Switzerland
Borrowed: 1824/4/26 (Monday).
Borrower: David Robertson
Author: William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 269948
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Buffon's Birds v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1823/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Birds
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The natural history of birds. From the French of the Count de Buffon. Illustrated with engravings; and a preface, notes, and additions, by the translator. In nine volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 9v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 34 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T139140
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of Birds
Borrowed: 1823/12/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Ritchie
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 269945
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Smollett's Travels
Borrowed: 1823/11/6 (Thursday).
Peter Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Travel
Smollet's Travels
Confidence level: Certain
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Travel
Travels through France and Italy. In two volumes. Containing observations on Character, Customs, Religion, Government, Police, Commerce, Arts, and Antiquities. With a particular description of the town, territory, and climate of Nice. To which is added, a register of the weather, kept during a residence of eighteen months in that city. By T. Smollett, M.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T55400
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Travel
Travels through France and Italy
Borrowed: 1823/11/6 (Thursday).
Borrower: Peter Ritchie
Author: Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771), Genre: Travel
Record ID 269966
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Wilson's Pelew Islands
Borrowed: 1824/4/12 (Monday).
Peter Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Travel
Wilson's Pelew Islands
Confidence level: Certain
George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Travel
An account of the Pelew Islands, situated in the western part of the Pacific Ocean. Composed from the journals and communications of Captain Henry Wilson, and some of his officers, Who, In August 1783, Were There Shipwrecked, In The Antelope, A Packet Belonging To The Honourable East India Company, by George Keate, Esq. F. R. S. and S. A.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 49
ESTC: T122142
George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Travel
Account of the Pelew Islands
Borrowed: 1824/4/12 (Monday).
Borrower: Peter Ritchie
Author: George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797), Genre: Travel
Record ID 269957
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Arnot's Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday).
Peter Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
Arnot's Edinburgh
Confidence level: Certain
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
The history of Edinburgh. By Hugo Arnot, Esq; Advocate.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 145
ESTC: T142880
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Ritchie
Author: Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786), Genre: History
Record ID 269972
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Coxe's Russia v. 3, 4
Borrowed: 1824/2/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Russel
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Coxe's Russia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark. Interspersed with historical relations and political inquiries. Illustrated with charts and engravings. By William Coxe, A. M. F. R. S. fellow of King's College, Cambridge; and Chaplain to his grace the Duke of Marlborough. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 61 times in 38 borrowing records
ESTC: N27892
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark
Borrowed: 1824/2/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Russel
Author: William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828), Genre: Travel
Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 269993
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Johnston's Works v. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Borrowed: 1824/7. Returned: yes.
James Ryrie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Johnston's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. In thirteen volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: vols 12-13.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 47 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T144270
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Borrowed: 1824/7.
Borrower: James Ryrie
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 269987
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Life of Vassa
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday).
James Ryrie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Olaudah Equiano (Male, born 1745, died 1797)
Genre: Lives
Life of Gustavus Vassa
Confidence level: Certain
Olaudah Equiano (Male, born 1745, died 1797)
Genre: Lives
The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African. Written by himself.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: N17046
Olaudah Equiano (Male, born 1745, died 1797)
Genre: Lives
Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Ryrie
Author: Olaudah Equiano (Male, born 1745, died 1797), Genre: Lives
Record ID 270002
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia v. 2
Borrowed: 1823/11/20 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Donald H Ryrie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1823/11/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: Donald H Ryrie
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 270128
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Brydon's Tour
Borrowed: 1824/1.
Henry C Sheriff
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Brydon's Tour
Confidence level: Likely
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk; from P. Brydone, F.R.S. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T88892
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1824/1.
Borrower: Henry C Sheriff
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Record ID 270119
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Dryden's
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday).
Henry C Sheriff
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Poetry
Dryden's
Confidence level: Certain
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Poetry
Original poems, and translations, in two volumes. The author, John Dryden, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 11 times in 10 borrowing records
ESTC: N11041
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Poetry
Original Poems [John Dryden]
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry C Sheriff
Author: John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 270116
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Geography v. 1
Borrowed: 1823/11/20 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Henry C Sheriff
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Bank's Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T173389
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Borrowed: 1823/11/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry C Sheriff
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270137
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Coxe's Switzerland v. 1, 2, 3
Borrowed: 1824/2/26 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Henry C Sheriff
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Coxe's Switzerland v. 1, 2, 3
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Switzerland. In a series of letters to William Melmoth, Esq. from William Coxe, ... In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T134278
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Switzerland
Borrowed: 1824/2/26 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry C Sheriff
Author: William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 270179
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Cook's Voyages v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/1/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Sheriff
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook's first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1824/1/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Sheriff
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270182
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Wilson's Pelew Islands
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday).
Robert Sheriff
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Travel
Wilson's Pelew Islands
Confidence level: Certain
George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Travel
An account of the Pelew Islands, situated in the western part of the Pacific Ocean. Composed from the journals and communications of Captain Henry Wilson, and some of his officers, Who, In August 1783, Were There Shipwrecked, In The Antelope, A Packet Belonging To The Honourable East India Company, by George Keate, Esq. F. R. S. and S. A.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 49
ESTC: T122142
George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Travel
Account of the Pelew Islands
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Sheriff
Author: George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797), Genre: Travel
Record ID 270209
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Monboddo's Language v. 1
Borrowed: 1823/10. Returned: yes.
David Sloan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Monboddo's Language
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the origin and progress of language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773-1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 112 times in 58 borrowing records
ESTC: T42127
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Borrowed: 1823/10.
Borrower: David Sloan
Author: James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799), Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270266
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Dryden's Poems v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/3. Returned: yes.
Robert Skill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Poetry
Dryden's Poems
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Poetry
Original poems, and translations, in two volumes. The author, John Dryden, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 11 times in 10 borrowing records
ESTC: N11041
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Poetry
Original Poems [John Dryden]
Borrowed: 1824/3.
Borrower: Robert Skill
Author: John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270236
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia v. 2
Borrowed: 1823/10. Returned: yes.
Robert Skill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Record ID 270263
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Cambden's Brittania v. 2
Borrowed: 1824/2/13 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Robert Skill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Camden (Male, born 1551, died 1623)
Genre: Travel
Cambden's Brittania
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Camden (Male, born 1551, died 1623)
Genre: Travel
Britannia: or, a chorographical description of the flourishing kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the islands adjacent; from the earliest antiquity. By William Camden. Translated from the edition published by the author in MDCVII. Enlarged by the latest discoveries, by Richard Gough, F. A. & R. SS. In three volumes. Illustrated with maps, and other copper-plates. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: folio. Pagination: 3v.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: N15693
William Camden (Male, born 1551, died 1623)
Genre: Travel
Britannia: or a Chorographical Description of Great Britain and Ireland
Borrowed: 1824/2/13 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Skill
Author: William Camden (Male, born 1551, died 1623), Genre: Travel
Britannia: or a Chorographical Description of Great Britain and Ireland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 270245
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Curiosities of Great Britain v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1823/11/4 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Robert Skill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1775. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 60 times in 29 borrowing records
ESTC: T34503
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1823/11/4 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Skill
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270251
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Curiosities of Britain v. 1, 2, 5, 6
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Skill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1775. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 60 times in 29 borrowing records
ESTC: T34503
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Skill
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Curiosities, Natural and Artificial, of the Island of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 270278
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia Britannica v. 2
Borrowed: 1824/5/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Skill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1824/5/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Skill
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 270269
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia
Borrowed: 1824/4.
Robert Skill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Record ID 270293
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Description of the East Coast
Borrowed: 1823/11/20 (Thursday).
David Smith
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Francis Douglas (Male, born c.1710, died c.1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
Description of the East Coast
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Douglas (Male, born c.1710, died c.1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
A general description of the east coast of Scotland, from Edinburgh to Cullen. Including a brief account of the Universities of Saint Andrews and Aberdeen; of the Trade and Manufactures carried on in the large Towns, and the Improvements of the Country. In a series of letters to a friend.
Language: English . Published: Paisley. Date of publication: 1782. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T145442
Francis Douglas (Male, born c.1710, died c.1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
General Description of the East Coast of Scotland
Borrowed: 1823/11/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Smith
Author: Francis Douglas (Male, born c.1710, died c.1790), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
Record ID 270299
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Jerusalem Delivered v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1823/12/18 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
David Smith
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595)
Genre: Poetry
Jerusalem Delivered
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595)
Genre: Poetry
Jerusalem delivered; an heroic poem: translated from the Italian of Torquato Tasso, by John Hoole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Hoole, John, 1727-1803
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 30 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: N6701
Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595)
Genre: Poetry
Jerusalem Delivered
Borrowed: 1823/12/18 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Smith
Author: Torquato Tasso (Male, born 1544, died 1595), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270296
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia v. 1
Borrowed: 1823/12/2 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
David Smith
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1823/12/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: David Smith
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270371
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Vicar of Wakefield
Borrowed: 1823/12/6 (Saturday).
Alexander Souter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Fiction
Vicar of Wakefield
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Fiction
The vicar of Wakefield; a tale. By Dr Goldsmith. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T146201
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Fiction
Vicar of Wakefield
Borrowed: 1823/12/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Souter
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Fiction
Record ID 270392
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Buffon's Birds v. 3, 4
Borrowed: 1824/3/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Souter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Birds
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The natural history of birds. From the French of the Count de Buffon. Illustrated with engravings; and a preface, notes, and additions, by the translator. In nine volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 9v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 34 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T139140
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of Birds
Borrowed: 1824/3/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Souter
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 270383
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Shaw's Moray
Borrowed: 1824/2/28 (Saturday).
Alexander Souter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Lachlan Shaw (Male, born 1692, died 1777)
Genre: History
Shaw's Moray
Confidence level: Certain
Lachlan Shaw (Male, born 1692, died 1777)
Genre: History
The history of the province of Moray: Extending, from the Mouth of the River Spey, to the Borders of Lochaber in Length; and from the Moray-Frith, to the Grampian Hills in Breadth: And, Including, a part of the Shire of Banff to the East; the whole Shires of Moray and Nairn; and the greatest part of the Shire of Inverness-All which was Anciently called The Province of Moray, before there was a Division into Counties. -Antiquam Exquirite Matrem.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T147664
Lachlan Shaw (Male, born 1692, died 1777)
Genre: History
History of the Province of Moray
Borrowed: 1824/2/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Souter
Author: Lachlan Shaw (Male, born 1692, died 1777), Genre: History
Record ID 270401
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Mosheim's Church History v. 2, 4
Borrowed: 1824/7. Returned: yes.
Alexander Souter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mosheim's Church History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
An ecclesiastical history, antient and modern, from the birth of Christ, to the beginning of the present century: in which The Rise, Progress, and Variations of Church Power are considered In their Connexion with the State of Learning and Philosophy, and the Political History of Europe during that Period. By the late learned John Lawrence Mosheim, D. D. And Chancellor of the University of Gottingen. Translated from the original Latin, And accompanied with Notes and Chronological Tables, by Archibald Maclaine, D.D. In five volumes. To the whole is added an accurate index.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 51 times in 45 borrowing records
ESTC: T192657
Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Ecclesiastical History, Antient and Modern, from the Birth of Christ, to the Beginning of the Present Century
Borrowed: 1824/7.
Borrower: Alexander Souter
Author: Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4
Record ID 270419
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Dryden's Virgil
Borrowed: 1823/12/20 (Saturday).
Thomas Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Dryden's Virgil
Confidence level: Speculative
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Dryden, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 44 borrowing records
ESTC: T145015
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1823/12/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Steele
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 270404
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Natural History of Insects
Borrowed: 1823.
Thomas Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of Insects
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The natural history of insects, compiled from Swammerdam, Brookes, Goldsmith, &c. Embellished with copper-plates. Intended as a companion to Buffon's Natural History
Language: English . Published: Perth. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T61273
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of Insects, Compiled
Record ID 270458
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Henry's Britain v. 1
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History of Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans Under Julius Caesar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1793. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 365 times in 252 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Steele
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270461
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia Brit. v. 14
Borrowed: 1824/3/4 (Thursday).
John Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1824/3/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Steele
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Record ID 270452
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia Britannica v. 1
Borrowed: 1824/1/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1824/1/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Steele
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270434
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Citizen of the World v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1823/10/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Fiction
Citizen of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Fiction
The citizen of the world or letters from a Chinese philosopher residing in London to his friends in the east, by Oliver Goldsmith. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 24 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T146040
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Fiction
Citizen of the World
Borrowed: 1823/10/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Steele
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270455
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia Britannica v. 4
Borrowed: 1824/1/27 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1824/1/27 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Steele
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 270503
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Swinburn's Travels v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/3/25 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Stronach
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Swinburne's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776. In which several monuments of Roman and Moorish architecture are illustrated by accurate drawings taken on the spot. By Henry Swinburne, Esq. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 113 borrowing records
ESTC: T88895
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Borrowed: 1824/3/25 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Stronach
Author: Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803), Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270485
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Warton Poetry v. 1
Borrowed: 1824/1. Returned: yes.
John Stronach
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Warton Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
The history of English poetry, from the close of the eleventh to the commencement of the eighteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774-1781. Format: 4to. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 22 borrowing records
ESTC: T145505
Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
History of English Poetry, from the Close of the Eleventh to the Commencement of the Eighteenth Century
Borrowed: 1824/1.
Borrower: John Stronach
Author: Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270500
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Leland's Philip of Macedonia v. 2
Borrowed: 1824/3/9 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Stronach
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Leland (Male, born 1722, died 1785)
Genre: History
Leland's Philip of Macedonia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Leland (Male, born 1722, died 1785)
Genre: History
The History of the Life and Reign of Philip King of Macedon; The father of Alexander. By Thomas Leland, D. D. Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin. In Two Volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T135879
Thomas Leland (Male, born 1722, died 1785)
Genre: History
History of the Life and Reign of Philip King of Macedon
Borrowed: 1824/3/9 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Stronach
Author: Thomas Leland (Male, born 1722, died 1785), Genre: History
History of the Life and Reign of Philip King of Macedon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 270536
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Geography v. 1
Borrowed: 1824/1/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Stevenson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Bank's Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T173389
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Borrowed: 1824/1/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Stevenson
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270554
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Buffon's Natural History v. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Borrowed: 1824/5/18 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Stevenson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1824/5/18 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Alexander Stevenson
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 270530
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Cook's Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1823/11/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Stevenson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook's first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1823/11/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Stevenson
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 270578
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Buffon v. 3, 4
Borrowed: 1823/10/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Archibald Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1823/10/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Archibald Stewart
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 270587
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia Britannica v. 1
Borrowed: 1823/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Archibald Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1823/12/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Archibald Stewart
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270602
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia Britannica v. 1
Borrowed: 1824/5/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Archibald Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1824/5/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: Archibald Stewart
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270635
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Peter the Great ?
Borrowed: 1824/2/10 (Tuesday).
John D Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Peter the Great
Confidence level: Speculative
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
The history of the Russian empire under Peter the Great. Newly translated from the French of M. de Voltaire. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: N18015
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
History of the Russian Empire under Peter the Great
Borrowed: 1824/2/10 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John D Stewart
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: History
Record ID 270626
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Conquest Canaan
Borrowed: 1824/1/6 (Tuesday).
John D Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Martin (Male, born 1741, died 1820)
Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Conquest of Canaan
Confidence level: Certain
John Martin (Male, born 1741, died 1820)
Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
The conquest of Canaan: in which the natural and moral state of its inhabitants; the character of their conquerors; with The Manner and Design of their Conquest, are considered. In a series of letters from a Father to his Son. Intended for the Amusement and Instruction of Youth. By John Martin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777-1778. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T93882
John Martin (Male, born 1741, died 1820)
Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Conquest of Canaan
Borrowed: 1824/1/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John D Stewart
Author: John Martin (Male, born 1741, died 1820), Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Record ID 270647
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Siege of Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/6/5 (Saturday).
John D Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Ansell's Siege of Gibraltar
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: History
An authentic and accurate journal of the late siege of Gibraltar; being a curcumstantial account of every material transaction relative to that memorable event, from the day on which the communication between that garrison and Spain was shut up, to the arrival of the Thetis frigate with the preliminary articles of peace.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T72997
Genre: History
Authentic and Accurate Journal of the Late Siege of Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/6/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: John D Stewart
Genre: History
Authentic and Accurate Journal of the Late Siege of Gibraltar
Record ID 270605
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Phipp's Voyages
Borrowed: 1823/10.
John D Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792)
Genre: Travel
Phipp's Voyages
Shelfmark: 199. Format: 4to.
Confidence level: Certain
Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792)
Genre: Travel
A voyage towards the North Pole undertaken by His Majesty's command 1773.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 45
ESTC: T152604
Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Towards the North Pole Undertaken by His Majesty's Command 1773
Borrowed: 1823/10.
Borrower: John D Stewart
Author: Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792), Genre: Travel
Voyage Towards the North Pole Undertaken by His Majesty's Command 1773
Record ID 270644
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia Britannica v. 12
Borrowed: 1824/5/6 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John D Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1824/5/6 (Thursday).
Borrower: John D Stewart
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Record ID 270668
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Phipp's Voyages
Borrowed: 1824/5/11 (Tuesday).
Archibald Stewart Minor
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792)
Genre: Travel
Phipp's Voyages
Shelfmark: 199. Format: 4to.
Confidence level: Certain
Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792)
Genre: Travel
A voyage towards the North Pole undertaken by His Majesty's command 1773.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 45
ESTC: T152604
Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Towards the North Pole Undertaken by His Majesty's Command 1773
Borrowed: 1824/5/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Archibald Stewart Minor
Author: Constantine John Phipps Baron Mulgrave (Male, born 1744, died 1792), Genre: Travel
Voyage Towards the North Pole Undertaken by His Majesty's Command 1773
Record ID 270722
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Non's Travels through Sicily v. 1, 2, 3
Borrowed: 1824/5/4 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Tod Stoddart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Vivant Denon (Male, born 1747, died 1825)
Genre: Travel
Non's Travels through Sicily
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Vivant Denon (Male, born 1747, died 1825)
Genre: Travel
Travels through sicily and malta: From the French of M. Denon, gentleman in ordinary to the King of France, and member of the Royal Academy of painting and sculpture.
Language: English . Published: Perth. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 3 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: N27883
Vivant Denon (Male, born 1747, died 1825)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Sicily and Malta
Borrowed: 1824/5/4 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Thomas Tod Stoddart
Author: Vivant Denon (Male, born 1747, died 1825), Genre: Travel
Travels through Sicily and Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 270692
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Geography v. 1
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Tod Stoddart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Bank's Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T173389
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Borrowed: 1823/12/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Tod Stoddart
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270710
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Boswell's Tour
Borrowed: 1824/2/26 (Thursday).
Thomas Tod Stoddart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Boswell's Tour
Confidence level: Certain
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published; A Series of his Conversation, Literary Anecdotes, and Opinions of Men and Books: with an authentick account of The Distresses and Escape of the Grandson of King James II. in the Year 1746.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 98 borrowing records
ESTC: T53594
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1824/2/26 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Tod Stoddart
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Record ID 270725
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Gustavus Vassa
Borrowed: 1824/5/18 (Tuesday).
Thomas Tod Stoddart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Olaudah Equiano (Male, born 1745, died 1797)
Genre: Lives
Gustavus Vassa
Confidence level: Very likely
Olaudah Equiano (Male, born 1745, died 1797)
Genre: Lives
The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African. Written by himself.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: N17046
Olaudah Equiano (Male, born 1745, died 1797)
Genre: Lives
Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
Borrowed: 1824/5/18 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Thomas Tod Stoddart
Author: Olaudah Equiano (Male, born 1745, died 1797), Genre: Lives
Record ID 270686
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Buffon Natural History v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1823/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Tod Stoddart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1823/11/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Tod Stoddart
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270680
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Pennant's Tour v. 1
Borrowed: 1823/10/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Tod Stoddart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
Pennant's Tour
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
A tour in Scotland; MDCCLXIX.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T110282
Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
Tour in Scotland, MDCCLXIX
Borrowed: 1823/10/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Tod Stoddart
Author: Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270716
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Brydon's Tour
Borrowed: 1824/4/13 (Tuesday).
Thomas Tod Stoddart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Brydon's Tour
Confidence level: Likely
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk; from P. Brydone, F.R.S. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T88892
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1824/4/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Thomas Tod Stoddart
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Record ID 270698
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Hawkesworth's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1824/1. Returned: yes.
Thomas Tod Stoddart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Hawkesworth's Voyage
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, And successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, And Captain Cook, In the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour: Drawn up From the Journals which were kept by the several Commanders, And from the Papers of Joseph Banks, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 62 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T74467
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Account of the Voyages undertaken by the Order of His present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere
Borrowed: 1824/1.
Borrower: Thomas Tod Stoddart
Author: John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270794
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Coxe's Switzerland v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/6/1 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Robert Stein
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Coxe's Switzerland v. 1, 2
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Switzerland. In a series of letters to William Melmoth, Esq. from William Coxe, ... In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T134278
William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Switzerland
Borrowed: 1824/6/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Stein
Author: William Coxe (Male, born 1747, died 1828), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270797
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
British Plutarch v. 9, 11, 12
Borrowed: 1824/6/15 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Robert Stein
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 11, Volume 12
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1824/6/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Stein
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 11, Volume 12
Record ID 270779
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Arnot's Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1824/3.
Robert Stein
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
Arnot's Edinburgh
Confidence level: Certain
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
The history of Edinburgh. By Hugo Arnot, Esq; Advocate.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 145
ESTC: T142880
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1824/3.
Borrower: Robert Stein
Author: Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786), Genre: History
Record ID 270770
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Siege of Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/2/10 (Tuesday).
Robert Stein
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Ansell's Siege of Gibraltar
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: History
An authentic and accurate journal of the late siege of Gibraltar; being a curcumstantial account of every material transaction relative to that memorable event, from the day on which the communication between that garrison and Spain was shut up, to the arrival of the Thetis frigate with the preliminary articles of peace.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T72997
Genre: History
Authentic and Accurate Journal of the Late Siege of Gibraltar
Borrowed: 1824/2/10 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Stein
Genre: History
Authentic and Accurate Journal of the Late Siege of Gibraltar
Record ID 270806
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Canaan
Borrowed: 1824/1/31 (Saturday).
Alexander H Sinder
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Martin (Male, born 1741, died 1820)
Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Conquest of Canaan
Confidence level: Certain
John Martin (Male, born 1741, died 1820)
Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
The conquest of Canaan: in which the natural and moral state of its inhabitants; the character of their conquerors; with The Manner and Design of their Conquest, are considered. In a series of letters from a Father to his Son. Intended for the Amusement and Instruction of Youth. By John Martin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777-1778. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T93882
John Martin (Male, born 1741, died 1820)
Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Conquest of Canaan
Borrowed: 1824/1/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander H Sinder
Author: John Martin (Male, born 1741, died 1820), Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Record ID 270839
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Pennant's Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Taylour
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
Pennant's Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
A tour in Scotland, and voyage to the Hebrides; MDCCLXXII.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T110281
Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
Tour in Scotland, and Voyage to the Hebrides; MDCCLXXII
Borrowed: 1824/2/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Taylour
Author: Thomas Pennant (Male, born 1726, died 1798), Genre: Travel
Tour in Scotland, and Voyage to the Hebrides; MDCCLXXII
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270857
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Geography v. 1
Borrowed: 1824/5/5 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
William Taylour
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Bank's Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T173389
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Borrowed: 1824/5/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Taylour
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 270899
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Bank's Geography v. 2
Borrowed: 1824/5/5 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
David Taylour
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Bank's Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T173389
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Borrowed: 1824/5/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Taylour
Genre: Travel
Modern, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 270920
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Greece v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1823/11. Returned: yes.
John Thomson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
The grecian history, from the earliest state to the death of Alexander the Great. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 205 times in 171 borrowing records
ESTC: T146080
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Borrowed: 1823/11.
Borrower: John Thomson
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270959
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia Britannica v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/4/20 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Thomson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1824/4/20 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Thomson
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 270965
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Encyclopedia Britannica v. 7
Borrowed: 1824/5/18 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Thomson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopaedia britannica; or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788-1797. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 224 borrowing records
ESTC: N6642
Borrowed: 1824/5/18 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Thomson
Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 270974
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Swinburne's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1824/6/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Thomson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Swinburne's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776. In which several monuments of Roman and Moorish architecture are illustrated by accurate drawings taken on the spot. By Henry Swinburne, Esq. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 113 borrowing records
ESTC: T88895
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Borrowed: 1824/6/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Thomson
Author: Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803), Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 270956
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Volney's Travels in Egypt v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1824/4/9 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Thomson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Volney's Travels in Egypt
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the years 1783, 1784, and 1785. Containing the present natural and political state of those countries, their Productions, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; with Observations on the Manners, Customs, and Government of the Turks and Arabs. Illustrated with copper plates. By M. C-F. Volney. Translated from the French. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 264 times in 197 borrowing records
ESTC: T12217
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Borrowed: 1824/4/9 (Friday).
Borrower: John Thomson
Author: Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820), Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2