Books and Borrowing 1750-1830

Account of the European Settlements in America

Book Work

Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797), William Burke (Male, born 1730, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
Account of the European Settlements in America

Borrowed: 1806/4/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Alexander Huie

Author: Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797), William Burke (Male, born 1730, died 1798), Genre: Travel

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 248135

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 290

Collection of Voyages v. 16

Borrowed: 1807/5/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Alexander Huie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records

ESTC: T147990

Book Work

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels

Borrowed: 1807/5/2 (Saturday).

Borrower: Alexander Huie

Genre: Travel

Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Record ID 248177

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 291

History of the Heavens v. 1

Borrowed: 1805/10/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

John Jones
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
History of the Heavens
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The history of the heavens, considered according to the notions of the poets and philosophers, compared with the doctrines of Moses. Being an inquiry into the origine of idolatry. ... Translated from the French of the Abbé Pluche, ... by J. B. de Freval, Esq; In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Translators: J.B. de Freval
Number of borrowings: 29

ESTC: N8479

History of the Heavens, Considered According to the Notions of the Poets and Philosophers, Compared with the Doctrines of Moses

Book Work

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
History of the Heavens, Considered According to the Notions of the Poets and Philosophers, Compared with the Doctrines of Moses

Borrowed: 1805/10/12 (Saturday).

Borrower: John Jones

Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 248156

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 291

Universal History v. 2

Borrowed: 1806/4/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Archibald Hume
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records

ESTC: T150199

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

Book Work

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

Borrowed: 1806/4/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Archibald Hume

Genre: History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 248240

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 292

History of the Heavens v. 1

Borrowed: 1806/11/26 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Alan McLean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
History of the Heavens
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The history of the heavens, considered according to the notions of the poets and philosophers, compared with the doctrines of Moses. Being an inquiry into the origine of idolatry. ... Translated from the French of the Abbé Pluche, ... by J. B. de Freval, Esq; In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Translators: J.B. de Freval
Number of borrowings: 29

ESTC: N8479

History of the Heavens, Considered According to the Notions of the Poets and Philosophers, Compared with the Doctrines of Moses

Book Work

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
History of the Heavens, Considered According to the Notions of the Poets and Philosophers, Compared with the Doctrines of Moses

Borrowed: 1806/11/26 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Alan McLean

Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 248198

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 292

World Displayed v. 4

Borrowed: 1799/7/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Peter Duchar
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1799/7/20 (Saturday).

Borrower: Peter Duchar

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 248231

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 292

Pope's Works v. 4

Borrowed: 1806/4/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Alan McLean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope Esq. In nine volumes, complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: together with the commentary and notes of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 26 borrowing records

ESTC: T5439

Works of Alexander Pope

Book Work

Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope

Borrowed: 1806/4/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Alan McLean

Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4

Record ID 248210

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 292

World Displayed v. 7

Borrowed: 1803/12/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

David Irvine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1803/12/24 (Saturday).

Borrower: David Irvine

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 7

Record ID 248204

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 292

World Displayed v. 11

Borrowed: 1803/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

David Irvine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1803/11/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: David Irvine

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 11

Record ID 248243

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 292

Hume's England v. 2

Borrowed: 1807/5/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Alan McLean
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records

ESTC: N504610

Book Work

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]

Borrowed: 1807/5/16 (Saturday).

Borrower: Alan McLean

Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 248294

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 294

Collection of Voyages v. 2

Borrowed: 1804/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Thomas Whitelaw
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records

ESTC: T147990

Book Work

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels

Borrowed: 1804/12/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: Thomas Whitelaw

Genre: Travel

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 248288

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 294

Hume's England v. 2

Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Thomas Whitelaw
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records

ESTC: N504610

Book Work

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]

Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday).

Borrower: Thomas Whitelaw

Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 248291

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 294

World Displayed v. 11

Borrowed: 1804/11/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Thomas Whitelaw
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1804/11/17 (Saturday).

Borrower: Thomas Whitelaw

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 11

Record ID 248285

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 294

Hume's History v. 3

Borrowed: 1799/6/25 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Alexander Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records

ESTC: N504610

Book Work

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]

Borrowed: 1799/6/25 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Alexander Duncan

Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 248297

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 294

Trans. Pind. v. 3

Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday).

Borrower

Thomas Whitelaw
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438)
Genre: Poetry
West's Pindar
Format: 4to.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438)
Genre: Poetry
Odes of Pindar, with several other pieces in prose and verse, translated from the Greek. To which is added A dissertation on the Olympick games. By Gilbert West, Esq. LL. D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2

ESTC: T134725

Book Work

Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438)
Genre: Poetry
Odes of Pindar

Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday).

Borrower: Thomas Whitelaw

Author: Pindar (Male, born BCE518, died BCE438), Genre: Poetry

Odes of Pindar

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 248339

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

Collection of Voyages v. 6

Borrowed: 1804/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Annan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records

ESTC: T147990

Book Work

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels

Borrowed: 1804/5/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Annan

Genre: Travel

Volumes borrowed: Volume 6

Record ID 248315

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

World Displayed v. 8

Borrowed: 1803/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Annan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1803/11/26 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Annan

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 8

Record ID 248390

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

Universal History v. 3

Borrowed: 1806/2/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Charles Paterson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records

ESTC: T150199

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

Book Work

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

Borrowed: 1806/2/15 (Saturday).

Borrower: Charles Paterson

Genre: History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 248387

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

European Settlements v. 2

Borrowed: 1806/1/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Charles Paterson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797), William Burke (Male, born 1730, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
European Settlements
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797), William Burke (Male, born 1730, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
An account of the European settlements in America. In six parts. I. A short History of the Discovery of that Part of the World. II. The Manners and Customs of the original Inhabitants. III. Of the Spanish Settlements. IV. Of the Portuguese. V. Of the French, Dutch, and Danish. VI. Of the English. Each Part contains An accurate Description of the Settlements in it, their Extent, Climate, Productions, Trade, Genius and Disposition of their Inhabitants: the Interests of the several Powers of Europe with respect to those Settlements; and their Political and Commercial Views with regard to each other. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 25 borrowing records

ESTC: T6290

Account of the European Settlements in America

Book Work

Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797), William Burke (Male, born 1730, died 1798)
Genre: Travel
Account of the European Settlements in America

Borrowed: 1806/1/18 (Saturday).

Borrower: Charles Paterson

Author: Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797), William Burke (Male, born 1730, died 1798), Genre: Travel

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 248345

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

Collection of Voyages v. 5

Borrowed: 1804/6. Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Annan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records

ESTC: T147990

Book Work

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels

Borrowed: 1804/6.

Borrower: Robert Annan

Genre: Travel

Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Record ID 248342

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

Collection of Voyages v. 1

Borrowed: 1804/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Annan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records

ESTC: T147990

Book Work

Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels

Borrowed: 1804/6/9 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Annan

Genre: Travel

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 248426

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

Swift's Works v. 1

Borrowed: 1806/5/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Pitcairn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 39 borrowing records

ESTC: T143502

Works of Jonathan Swift

Book Work

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift

Borrowed: 1806/5/17 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Pitcairn

Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 248420

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

World Displayed v. 10

Borrowed: 1805/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Pitcairn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1805/12/7 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Pitcairn

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 10

Record ID 248507

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

Abercromby's Martial Achievements v. 2

Borrowed: 1804/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Brann
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Abercomby's Martial Achievements
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
The martial atchievements [sic] of the Scots nation: ... By Patrick Abercromby, ... In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 257 times in 200 borrowing records

ESTC: N34973

Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation

Book Work

Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation

Borrowed: 1804/3/17 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Brann

Author: Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716), Genre: Lives

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 248462

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

World Displayed v. 6

Borrowed: 1800/4/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

William Paul
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1800/4/19 (Saturday).

Borrower: William Paul

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 6

Record ID 248468

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

Rollin's Roman History v. 1

Borrowed: 1800/5/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

William Paul
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records

ESTC: N48133

Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]

Book Work

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]

Borrowed: 1800/5/17 (Saturday).

Borrower: William Paul

Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 248510

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 295

Martial Achievements v. 3

Borrowed: 1804/4/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Brann
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Abercromby's Martial Achievements
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
The martial atchievements [sic] of the Scots nation: ... By Patrick Abercromby, ... In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 257 times in 200 borrowing records

ESTC: N34973

Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation

Book Work

Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation

Borrowed: 1804/4/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Brann

Author: Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716), Genre: Lives

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 248615

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 296

Gay's Poems v. 1

Borrowed: 1803/1/5 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

James Muir
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Poetry
Gay's Poems
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on several occasions. By Mr. John Gay. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752-1753. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 10

ESTC: T13899

Poems on Several Occasions [John Gay]

Book Work

John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on Several Occasions [John Gay]

Borrowed: 1803/1/5 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Muir

Author: John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732), Genre: Poetry

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 248558

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 296

Milton's Paradise Lost

Borrowed: 1800/6/21 (Saturday).

Borrower

Robert Paul
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Milton's Paradise Lost

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books. The author John Milton. With a critic upon the poem, by Mr Addison; and, a preface, in which are inserted characters of the several poems wrote by Milton.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 8 borrowing records

ESTC: T170403

Book Work

John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost

Borrowed: 1800/6/21 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Paul

Author: John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Poetry

Paradise Lost

Record ID 248540

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 296

World Displayed v. 7 & 10

Borrowed: 1799/11. Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Paul
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 10

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1799/11.

Borrower: Robert Paul

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 10

Record ID 248555

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 296

Rollin's Rom Hist v. 2

Borrowed: 1800/5/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Robert Paul
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records

ESTC: N48133

Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]

Book Work

Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]

Borrowed: 1800/5/31 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Paul

Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 248624

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 296

Scot's Magazine v. 1

Borrowed: 1805/5/19 (Sunday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

James Muir
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Periodicals
Scots Magazine
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

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

Book Work

Genre: Periodicals
Scots Magazine

Borrowed: 1805/5/19 (Sunday).

Borrower: James Muir

Genre: Periodicals

Scots Magazine

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 248606

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 296

Hume's History v. 5

Borrowed: 1802/11. Returned: yes.

Borrower

James Muir
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records

ESTC: N504610

Book Work

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]

Borrowed: 1802/11.

Borrower: James Muir

Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 5

Record ID 248660

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 297

World Displayed v. 3

Borrowed: 1804/1/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Walter Phillips
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1804/1/7 (Saturday).

Borrower: Walter Phillips

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3

Record ID 248657

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 297

World Displayed v. 8

Borrowed: 1803/12/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Walter Phillips
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records

ESTC: T113545

Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Book Work

Borrowed: 1803/12/24 (Saturday).

Borrower: Walter Phillips

Genre: Travel

World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations

Volumes borrowed: Volume 8

Record ID 248690

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 297

Essay on Coins

Borrowed: 1794/11.

Borrower

William C Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Joseph Harris (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Essay on Coins

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Joseph Harris (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
An essay upon money and coins. Part I. The Theories of Commerce, Money, and Exchanges.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 4 borrowing records

ESTC: T58105

Essay upon Money and Coins. Part I

Book Work

Joseph Harris (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Essay upon Money and Coins. Part I

Borrowed: 1794/11.

Borrower: William C Brown

Author: Joseph Harris (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy

Record ID 248669

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 297

Abercromby's Martial Achievements v. 2

Borrowed: 1804/2/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

Walter Phillips
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Abercomby's Martial Achievements
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
The martial atchievements [sic] of the Scots nation: ... By Patrick Abercromby, ... In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 257 times in 200 borrowing records

ESTC: N34973

Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation

Book Work

Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716)
Genre: Lives
Martial Atchievements of the Scots Nation

Borrowed: 1804/2/18 (Saturday).

Borrower: Walter Phillips

Author: Patrick Abercromby (Male, born 1656, died 1716), Genre: Lives

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 248642

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 297

Swift's Works v. 8

Borrowed: 1800/3/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

John Hill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 39 borrowing records

ESTC: T143502

Works of Jonathan Swift

Book Work

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift

Borrowed: 1800/3/22 (Saturday).

Borrower: John Hill

Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres

Volumes borrowed: Volume 8

Record ID 248717

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 297

Robertson's Scotland v. 1

Borrowed: 1806/1/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

F Sibbald
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records

ESTC: T71467

History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI

Book Work

William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI

Borrowed: 1806/1/18 (Saturday).

Borrower: F Sibbald

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

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 248636

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 297

Swift v. 6

Borrowed: 1800/2/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

John Hill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, dean of St. Patrick’s Dublin.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 78 times in 47 borrowing records

ESTC: N31193

Works of Jonathan Swift

Book Work

Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift

Borrowed: 1800/2/8 (Saturday).

Borrower: John Hill

Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres

Volumes borrowed: Volume 6

Record ID 248759

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 298

Hume's England v. 16

Borrowed: 1804/11. Returned: yes.

Borrower

George Mackie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records

ESTC: N504610

Book Work

David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]

Borrowed: 1804/11.

Borrower: George Mackie

Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History

Volumes borrowed: Volume 16

Record ID 248753

Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 298

Buchanan's Scotland v. 2

Borrowed: 1804/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.

Borrower

David Paterson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.

Book Holding

George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Likely

George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan’s history of Scotland. In twenty books. Containing, I. An account of its several situations; and the nature of its soil and climate. II. The antient names, manners, laws, and customs of the country, and what people inhabited the island from the very beginning. III. A chronicle of all its kings; in an exact series of succession, from Fergus, the first founder of the Scottish monarchy, to the reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and I. of England. The fourth edition. Translated from the Latin original. Wherein several errors in the English editions are corrected. To which is added, an appendix, containing a genealogy of all the kings from Fergus I. to James VI. In two volumes. Adorned with copper-plates, and a map of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 54 borrowing records

ESTC: N15167