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Record ID 414512
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 62
1755 Ed. Review
Borrowed: 1822/11/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/12/3 (Tuesday).
Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Gender: Male. Address: Firth.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1755-1756.
Number of borrowings: 5
Borrowed: 1822/11/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/12/3 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Genre: Periodicals
Record ID 414794
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 64
1755 Ed. Review
Borrowed: 1822/12/9 (Monday).
Reverend Mr Andrew Smith
Gender: Male. Address: Holm.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1755-1756.
Number of borrowings: 5
Record ID 415376
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 70
Hudibras
Borrowed: 1823/2/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/2/21 (Friday).
Mr Robert Traill
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Politics/Office Holders > Surveyor.
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [Butler]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [T1715]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T1715
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras
Borrowed: 1823/2/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/2/21 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Traill
Author: Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 416096
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 77
1 Swift's works vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1823/5/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/5/23 (Friday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1823/5/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/5/23 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 416156
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 78
4 Swift's works 6,7,10,12
Borrowed: 1823/5/9 (Friday). Returned: 1823/5/15 (Thursday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 10, Volume 12
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1823/5/9 (Friday). Returned: 1823/5/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 10, Volume 12
Record ID 416777
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 84
3 Travels of Zoroaster
Borrowed: 1823/8/6 (Wednesday). Returned: 1823/10/3 (Friday).
Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Travel
The travels of Zoroaster, king of the Bactrians. Composed chiefly for the instruction of a young prince
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Travel
The travels of Zoroaster, king of the Bactrians. Composed chiefly for the instruction of a young prince
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 5 borrowing records
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Travel
The Travels of Zoroaster, King of the Bactrians
Borrowed: 1823/8/6 (Wednesday). Returned: 1823/10/3 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr George Turnbull
The Travels of Zoroaster, King of the Bactrians
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 417704
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 90
1 Letters from Scotlandvol2nd.
Borrowed: 1823/10/28 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/11/4 (Tuesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1823/10/28 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/11/4 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 418226
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 94
Swifts work vol 1st
Borrowed: 1823/12/12 (Friday). Returned: 1824/1/20 (Tuesday).
Dr John Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1823/12/12 (Friday). Returned: 1824/1/20 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Dr John Bremner
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 418181
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 94
1 History of Turrene vol 1st.
Borrowed: 1823/12/5 (Friday). Returned: 1823/12/18 (Thursday).
John Taylor
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian.
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Lives
The history of Henri de la Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France. In two volumes.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Lives
The History of Henri de La Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 55 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: T67024
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Lives
History of Henri de La Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France
Borrowed: 1823/12/5 (Friday). Returned: 1823/12/18 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Taylor
Author: Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743), Genre: Lives
History of Henri de La Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 418214
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 94
1 Turenne's History vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1823/12/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/12/18 (Thursday).
John Taylor
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian.
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Lives
The history of Henri de la Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France. In two volumes.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Lives
The History of Henri de La Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 55 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: T67024
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Lives
History of Henri de La Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France
Borrowed: 1823/12/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/12/18 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Taylor
Author: Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743), Genre: Lives
History of Henri de La Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 419259
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 104
1 Hudibras
Borrowed: 1824/3/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1824/3/19 (Friday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [Butler]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [T1715]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T1715
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras
Borrowed: 1824/3/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1824/3/19 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 419328
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 104
2 Montesquieu's Laws
Borrowed: 1824/3/19 (Friday). Returned: 1824/9/28 (Tuesday).
Mr Charles Shirreff
Gender: Male. Address: High Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Sheriff.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1824/3/19 (Friday). Returned: 1824/9/28 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Charles Shirreff
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 419322
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 104
1 Letters from Scotland vol 2nd.
Borrowed: 1824/3/19 (Friday). Returned: 1824/5/11 (Tuesday).
Mr Charles Shirreff
Gender: Male. Address: High Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Sheriff.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1824/3/19 (Friday). Returned: 1824/5/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Charles Shirreff
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 420585
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 5
2 Switfts Works. 1. 12.
Borrowed: 1830/1/29 (Friday). Returned: 1830/2/5 (Friday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 12
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1830/1/29 (Friday). Returned: 1830/2/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 12
Record ID 420750
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 6
2 Montes. Sp. Laws
Borrowed: 1830/2/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1830/3/5 (Friday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1830/2/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1830/3/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 420795
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 7
1 Universal Hit. Mod. 16
Borrowed: 1830/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1830/3/5 (Friday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
The Modern part of an universal history : from the earliest accounts to the present time
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 44 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: N472050
Borrowed: 1830/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1830/3/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16
Record ID 421038
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 9
1 Swifts' Works 1.
Borrowed: 1830/2/26 (Friday). Returned: 1830/4/20 (Tuesday).
Mr P. Copland
Gender: Male.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1830/2/26 (Friday). Returned: 1830/4/20 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr P. Copland
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 421104
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 10
2 Swift's Works. 2.3.
Borrowed: 1830/3/5 (Friday). Returned: 1830/3/9 (Tuesday).
Mr P. Copland
Gender: Male.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1830/3/5 (Friday). Returned: 1830/3/9 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr P. Copland
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 423096
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 15
1 Hudibras
Borrowed: 1830/4/9 (Friday). Returned: 1830/4/23 (Friday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [Butler]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [T1715]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T1715
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras
Borrowed: 1830/4/9 (Friday). Returned: 1830/4/23 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 423564
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 18
1 Keith's "
Borrowed: 1830/4/30 (Friday). Returned: 1830/5/18 (Tuesday).
Mr Alexander Peterkin Esquire
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Sheriff.
Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
The history of the affairs of church and state in Scotland, from the beginning of the Reformation in the reign of King James V. to the retreat of Queen Mary into England, anno 1568 [Keith]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
The history of the affairs of church and state in Scotland, from the beginning of the Reformation in the reign of King James V. to the retreat of Queen Mary into England, anno 1568.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1734. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T121562
Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
History of the Affairs of Church and State in Scotland
Borrowed: 1830/4/30 (Friday). Returned: 1830/5/18 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Peterkin Esquire
Author: Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
History of the Affairs of Church and State in Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 424101
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 21
2 Woodrows History
Borrowed: 1830/6/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1830/6/11 (Friday).
Mr William Sinclair
Gender: Male. Address: Breckness, Sandwick.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird.
Mr R. Brotchie
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Robert Wodrow Minister of the Gospel at Eastwood (Male, born 1679, died 1734)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The history of the sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restauration [sic] to the Revolution: collected from the publick records, original papers, and manuscripts of that time, and other well attested Narratives. [Wodrow]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Wodrow Minister of the Gospel at Eastwood (Male, born 1679, died 1734)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The history of the sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restauration [sic] to the Revolution: collected from the publick records, original papers, and manuscripts of that time, and other well attested Narratives.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1721-1722. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 84 times in 64 borrowing records
ESTC: T154479
Robert Wodrow Minister of the Gospel at Eastwood (Male, born 1679, died 1734)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restauration [sic] to the Revolution
Borrowed: 1830/6/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1830/6/11 (Friday).
Borrowers: Mr William Sinclair , Mr R. Brotchie
Author: Robert Wodrow Minister of the Gospel at Eastwood (Male, born 1679, died 1734), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restauration [sic] to the Revolution
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 424443
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 23
1 Montesquiu 1
Borrowed: 1830/6/15 (Tuesday). Returned: 1830/6/18 (Friday).
Mr Robert Borwick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Service Provision and Hospitality > Distiller.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1830/6/15 (Tuesday). Returned: 1830/6/18 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Borwick
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 424563
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 24
1 Letters from Scotland. 1.
Borrowed: 1830/6/25 (Friday). Returned: 1830/7/6 (Tuesday).
Mr John Mitchell
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > Clerks.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1830/6/25 (Friday). Returned: 1830/7/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr John Mitchell
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 425463
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 33
1 Loke's Works 1.
Borrowed: 1830/10/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/2/15 (Tuesday).
Mr Watterton
Gender: Male.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1830/10/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/2/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Watterton
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 425529
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 33
Swifts' Works 1.
Borrowed: 1830/10/8 (Friday). Returned: 1830/10/12 (Tuesday).
Captain Shaw
Gender: Male.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1830/10/8 (Friday). Returned: 1830/10/12 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain Shaw
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 425637
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 34
3 Swifts' Works. 6. 7. .8
Borrowed: 1830/10/15 (Friday). Returned: 1830/10/27 (Wednesday).
Captain Shaw
Gender: Male.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1830/10/15 (Friday). Returned: 1830/10/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Shaw
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 425574
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 34
2 Swifts Works 2.3.
Borrowed: 1830/10/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1830/10/22 (Friday).
Captain Shaw
Gender: Male.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1830/10/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1830/10/22 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Shaw
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 427482
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 39
1 Hudibras
Borrowed: 1830/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1830/12/17 (Friday).
James Garrioch, Sen.
Gender: Male. Address: High Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Crafts, Artisans, and Manufacturing > Mercer/Draper/Weaver.
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [Butler]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [T1715]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T1715
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras
Borrowed: 1830/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1830/12/17 (Friday).
Borrower: James Garrioch, Sen.
Author: Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 428187
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 44
2 Swift's Works 1.2.
Borrowed: 1830/12/24 (Friday). Returned: 1831/1/11 (Tuesday).
Mr Watterton
Gender: Male.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1830/12/24 (Friday). Returned: 1831/1/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Watterton
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 428430
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 45
1 Universal History. Mod. 29.
Borrowed: 1831/1/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/1/7 (Friday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
The Modern part of an universal history : from the earliest accounts to the present time
Volumes borrowed: Volume 29
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 44 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: N472050
Borrowed: 1831/1/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/1/7 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 29
Record ID 429114
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 49
2 Swifts' Works 2.3.
Borrowed: 1831/2/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/2/22 (Tuesday).
Mr John Wallace
Gender: Male.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1831/2/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/2/22 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr John Wallace
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 429516
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 53
4 Swift's Works. 1-4
Borrowed: 1831/2/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/3/1 (Tuesday).
Mr Robert Heddle of Melsetter
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Walls; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Mariner > Ships Owner.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1831/2/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Heddle of Melsetter
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 429768
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 55
1 Milton's Par. Lost
Borrowed: 1831/3/11 (Friday). Returned: 1831/4/5 (Tuesday).
Mr Watterton
Gender: Male.
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books [T43620]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T43620
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Borrowed: 1831/3/11 (Friday). Returned: 1831/4/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Watterton
Author: John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 429762
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 55
1 Locke's Works 1.
Borrowed: 1831/3/11 (Friday). Returned: 1831/6/7 (Tuesday).
Mr Robert Heddle of Melsetter
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Walls; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Mariner > Ships Owner.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1831/3/11 (Friday). Returned: 1831/6/7 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Heddle of Melsetter
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 429771
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 55
1 Young's N. Thoughts
Borrowed: 1831/3/11 (Friday). Returned: 1831/4/5 (Tuesday).
Mr Watterton
Gender: Male.
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
The complaint: or, night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
The complaint: or, night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T27223
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
Complaint: or, Night-thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
Borrowed: 1831/3/11 (Friday). Returned: 1831/4/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Watterton
Author: Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765), Genre: Poetry
Complaint: or, Night-thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 430122
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 59
1 Hudibras
Borrowed: 1831/4/1 (Friday). Returned: 1831/4/5 (Tuesday).
Captain Shaw
Gender: Male.
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [Butler]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [T1715]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T1715
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras
Borrowed: 1831/4/1 (Friday). Returned: 1831/4/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain Shaw
Author: Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 430710
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 65
1 Locke's Works. 1.
Borrowed: 1831/6/10 (Friday). Returned: 1831/8/9 (Tuesday).
Mr Robert Heddle of Melsetter
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Walls; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Mariner > Ships Owner.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1831/6/10 (Friday). Returned: 1831/8/9 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Heddle of Melsetter
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 431238
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 70
1 Loke's Works 1.
Borrowed: 1831/8/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/12/30 (Friday).
Mr Robert Heddle of Melsetter
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Walls; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Mariner > Ships Owner.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1831/8/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1831/12/30 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Heddle of Melsetter
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 431559
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 73
3 The Cry
Borrowed: 1831/9/9 (Friday). Returned: 1831/9/27 (Tuesday).
Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Gender: Female. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768)
Genre: Fiction
The cry: a new dramatic fable
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768)
Genre: Fiction
The cry: a new dramatic fable
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T141110
Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768)
Genre: Fiction
The Cry
Borrowed: 1831/9/9 (Friday). Returned: 1831/9/27 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Author: Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 431862
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 76
1 Kieth's Do.
Borrowed: 1831/10/7 (Friday). Returned: 1831/10/28 (Friday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
The history of the affairs of church and state in Scotland, from the beginning of the Reformation in the reign of King James V. to the retreat of Queen Mary into England, anno 1568 [Keith]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
The history of the affairs of church and state in Scotland, from the beginning of the Reformation in the reign of King James V. to the retreat of Queen Mary into England, anno 1568.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1734. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T121562
Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
History of the Affairs of Church and State in Scotland
Borrowed: 1831/10/7 (Friday). Returned: 1831/10/28 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Author: Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
History of the Affairs of Church and State in Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 431907
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 76
2 History of Turenne
Borrowed: 1831/10/14 (Friday). Returned: 1831/12/13 (Tuesday).
Reverend Mr John Armit
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Lives
The history of Henri de la Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France. In two volumes.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Lives
The History of Henri de La Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 55 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: T67024
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Lives
History of Henri de La Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France
Borrowed: 1831/10/14 (Friday). Returned: 1831/12/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Armit
Author: Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743), Genre: Lives
History of Henri de La Tour D'Auvergne, Viscount de Turenne, Marshal-General of France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 431856
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 76
2 Anderson's Collections
Borrowed: 1831/10/7 (Friday). Returned: 1831/12/6 (Tuesday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections relating to the history of Mary Queen of Scotland [Anderson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections relating to the history of Mary Queen of Scotland, in four volumes : containing a great number of original papers never before printed : also a few scarce pieces reprinted, taken from the best copies / revised and published by James Anderson, Esq; with an explanatory index of the obsolete words, and prefaces shewing the importance of these collections.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1727-1728. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 58 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T133808
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections Relating to the History of Mary Queen of Scotland
Borrowed: 1831/10/7 (Friday). Returned: 1831/12/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Author: James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections Relating to the History of Mary Queen of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 432597
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 83
2 Sir. W. Temple's Works. 1.2.
Borrowed: 1831/12/16 (Friday). Returned: 1832/5/29 (Tuesday).
Lieutenant John Lindsay
Gender: Male. Address: Caldale House, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Military > Navy.
Sir William Temple (Male, born 1628, died 1699)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of Sir William Temple Bart
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Sir William Temple (Male, born 1628, died 1699)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of Sir William Temple Bart, complete in four volumes octavo. To which is prefixed, The life and character of the author
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T136594
Sir William Temple (Male, born 1628, died 1699)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Sir William Temple
Borrowed: 1831/12/16 (Friday). Returned: 1832/5/29 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Lieutenant John Lindsay
Author: Sir William Temple (Male, born 1628, died 1699), Genre: Lives, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 432975
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 87
1 Locke's Works 1
Borrowed: 1832/1/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1832/3/2 (Friday).
Robert Moir
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (original): Librarian.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1832/1/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1832/3/2 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Moir
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 433731
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 94
1 Loke's Works, 1.
Borrowed: 1832/3/2 (Friday). Returned: 1832/3/23 (Friday).
Robert Moir
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (original): Librarian.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1832/3/2 (Friday). Returned: 1832/3/23 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Moir
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 433818
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 95
2 Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1832/3/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1832/3/20 (Tuesday).
Mr John Wallace
Gender: Male.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1832/3/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1832/3/20 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr John Wallace
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 434103
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 98
2 Anderson's Collection.
Borrowed: 1832/3/23 (Friday). Returned: 1832/4/31 (Tuesday).
James Urquhart Anderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian. Print and Book Trade > Bookbinder. Print and Book Trade > Booksellers.
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections relating to the history of Mary Queen of Scotland [Anderson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections relating to the history of Mary Queen of Scotland, in four volumes : containing a great number of original papers never before printed : also a few scarce pieces reprinted, taken from the best copies / revised and published by James Anderson, Esq; with an explanatory index of the obsolete words, and prefaces shewing the importance of these collections.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1727-1728. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 58 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T133808
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections Relating to the History of Mary Queen of Scotland
Borrowed: 1832/3/23 (Friday). Returned: 1832/4/31 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Urquhart Anderson
Author: James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections Relating to the History of Mary Queen of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 434514
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 102
3 Mackenzie's Lives folio.
Borrowed: 1832/4/27 (Friday). Returned: 1832/5/22 (Tuesday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
George Mackenzie (Male, born 1669, died 1725)
Genre: Lives
The lives and characters of the most eminent writers of the Scots nation [Mackenzie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
George Mackenzie (Male, born 1669, died 1725)
Genre: Lives
The lives and characters of the most eminent vvriters of the Scots nation: with an abstract and catalogue of their works; their various editions; and The Judgment of the learn'd concerning them.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1708-1722. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 69 borrowing records
ESTC: T58028
George Mackenzie (Male, born 1669, died 1725)
Genre: Lives
Lives and Characters of the Most Eminent Writers of the Scots Nation
Borrowed: 1832/4/27 (Friday). Returned: 1832/5/22 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Author: George Mackenzie (Male, born 1669, died 1725), Genre: Lives
Lives and Characters of the Most Eminent Writers of the Scots Nation
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 434994
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 105
1 Locke's Works 1.
Borrowed: 1832/6/1 (Friday). Returned: 1832/8/31 (Friday).
Captain Shaw
Gender: Male.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1832/6/1 (Friday). Returned: 1832/8/31 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Shaw
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 435129
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 106
1 Paradise Lost
Borrowed: 1832/6/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1832/6/22 (Friday).
Captain Shaw
Gender: Male.
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books [T43620]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T43620
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Borrowed: 1832/6/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1832/6/22 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Shaw
Author: John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 435516
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 109
3 Swift's Works 1.2.3
Borrowed: 1832/7/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1832/8/28 (Tuesday).
Reverend Mr John Armit
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1832/7/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1832/8/28 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Armit
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 436326
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 115
2 Montesquieu's Sp. of Laws
Borrowed: 1832/9/21 (Friday). Returned: 1832/10/2 (Tuesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1832/9/21 (Friday). Returned: 1832/10/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 436728
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 118
Swifts Works 1-4
Borrowed: 1832/11/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/1/3 (Thursday).
Reverend Mr James Paterson
Gender: Male. Address: Rousay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1832/11/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/1/3 (Thursday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr James Paterson
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 437133
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 121
1 Kieth's Scotland
Borrowed: 1832/12/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/6/25 (Tuesday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
The history of the affairs of church and state in Scotland, from the beginning of the Reformation in the reign of King James V. to the retreat of Queen Mary into England, anno 1568 [Keith]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
The history of the affairs of church and state in Scotland, from the beginning of the Reformation in the reign of King James V. to the retreat of Queen Mary into England, anno 1568.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1734. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T121562
Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
History of the Affairs of Church and State in Scotland
Borrowed: 1832/12/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/6/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Author: Robert Keith (Male, born 1681, died 1757), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Theology
History of the Affairs of Church and State in Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 437160
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 121
2 Anderson's Collection
Borrowed: 1832/12/14 (Friday). Returned: 1833/6/19 (Wednesday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections relating to the history of Mary Queen of Scotland [Anderson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections relating to the history of Mary Queen of Scotland, in four volumes : containing a great number of original papers never before printed : also a few scarce pieces reprinted, taken from the best copies / revised and published by James Anderson, Esq; with an explanatory index of the obsolete words, and prefaces shewing the importance of these collections.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1727-1728. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 58 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T133808
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections Relating to the History of Mary Queen of Scotland
Borrowed: 1832/12/14 (Friday). Returned: 1833/6/19 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Author: James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections Relating to the History of Mary Queen of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 437343
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 123
4 Swifts's Works. 1-4
Borrowed: 1833/1/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/8/6 (Tuesday).
Mr MacIvor
Gender: Male.
Alternative spelling: McIvor
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1833/1/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/8/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr MacIvor
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 437295
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 123
4 Swift. 5-8.
Borrowed: 1833/1/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/7/5 (Friday).
Reverend Mr James Paterson
Gender: Male. Address: Rousay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1833/1/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/7/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr James Paterson
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 437307
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 123
1 Hudibras
Borrowed: 1833/1/4 (Friday). Returned: 1833/1/18 (Friday).
Captain Shaw
Gender: Male.
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [Butler]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [T1715]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T1715
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras
Borrowed: 1833/1/4 (Friday). Returned: 1833/1/18 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Shaw
Author: Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 438048
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 126
3 Mackenzie's Lives, folio.
Borrowed: 1833/2/8 (Friday). Returned: 1833/6/25 (Tuesday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
George Mackenzie (Male, born 1669, died 1725)
Genre: Lives
The lives and characters of the most eminent writers of the Scots nation [Mackenzie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
George Mackenzie (Male, born 1669, died 1725)
Genre: Lives
The lives and characters of the most eminent vvriters of the Scots nation: with an abstract and catalogue of their works; their various editions; and The Judgment of the learn'd concerning them.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1708-1722. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 69 borrowing records
ESTC: T58028
George Mackenzie (Male, born 1669, died 1725)
Genre: Lives
Lives and Characters of the Most Eminent Writers of the Scots Nation
Borrowed: 1833/2/8 (Friday). Returned: 1833/6/25 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Author: George Mackenzie (Male, born 1669, died 1725), Genre: Lives
Lives and Characters of the Most Eminent Writers of the Scots Nation
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 440199
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 143
1 Locke's Works 3.
Borrowed: 1833/9/24 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/9/24 (Tuesday).
Reverend Mr John Armit
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1833/9/24 (Tuesday). Returned: 1833/9/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Armit
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 440250
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 144
1 Locke's Works 3
Borrowed: 1833/9/27 (Friday). Returned: 1833/12/25 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr John Armit
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1833/9/27 (Friday). Returned: 1833/12/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Armit
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 440916
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 150
2 Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1833/12/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/1/3 (Friday).
Mr James Clouston
Gender: Male. Address: Caldale House, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1833/12/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/1/3 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr James Clouston
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 441063
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 152
1 Locke's Works. 1
Borrowed: 1833/12/20 (Friday). Returned: 1833/6/10 (Monday).
Mr Cumming
Gender: Male. Address: Linga, Stronsay.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1833/12/20 (Friday). Returned: 1833/6/10 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Cumming
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 441408
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 155
1 Locke's Works. 3.
Borrowed: 1834/2/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/9/11 (Thursday).
Reverend Mr John Hall
Gender: Male. Address: Stronsay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Works of John Locke Esq (T115711)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T115711
John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of John Locke
Borrowed: 1834/2/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/9/11 (Thursday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Hall
Author: John Locke (Male, born 1632, died 1704), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 442383
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 165
1 Milton's Par. Lost
Borrowed: 1834/6/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/7/20 (Sunday).
Mr James Logan
Gender: Male.
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books [T43620]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T43620
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Borrowed: 1834/6/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/7/20 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr James Logan
Author: John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 442458
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 165
3 Swifts Works 1.2.3.
Borrowed: 1834/6/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1834/7/8 (Tuesday).
James Urquhart Anderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian. Print and Book Trade > Bookbinder. Print and Book Trade > Booksellers.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1834/6/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1834/7/8 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Urquhart Anderson
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 442503
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 166
2 Swift's Works 4.5.6.
Borrowed: 1834/7/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/7/11 (Friday).
James Urquhart Anderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian. Print and Book Trade > Bookbinder. Print and Book Trade > Booksellers.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1834/7/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/7/11 (Friday).
Borrower: James Urquhart Anderson
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 442977
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 171
3 Swifts Works5.7.10
Borrowed: 1834/9/22 (Monday). Returned: 1834/10/8 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr Ebenezer Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 7, Volume 10
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1834/9/22 (Monday). Returned: 1834/10/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Ebenezer Ritchie
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 7, Volume 10
Record ID 443151
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 172
2 His. of the Sufferings of Ch. of Scotland1.2
Borrowed: 1834/10/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/5/30 (Friday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
Robert Wodrow Minister of the Gospel at Eastwood (Male, born 1679, died 1734)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The history of the sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restauration [sic] to the Revolution: collected from the publick records, original papers, and manuscripts of that time, and other well attested Narratives. [Wodrow]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Wodrow Minister of the Gospel at Eastwood (Male, born 1679, died 1734)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The history of the sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restauration [sic] to the Revolution: collected from the publick records, original papers, and manuscripts of that time, and other well attested Narratives.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1721-1722. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 84 times in 64 borrowing records
ESTC: T154479
Robert Wodrow Minister of the Gospel at Eastwood (Male, born 1679, died 1734)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restauration [sic] to the Revolution
Borrowed: 1834/10/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/5/30 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Author: Robert Wodrow Minister of the Gospel at Eastwood (Male, born 1679, died 1734), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restauration [sic] to the Revolution
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 443277
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 173
1 Butlers Hudibras
Borrowed: 1834/11/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/12/2 (Tuesday).
James Urquhart Anderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian. Print and Book Trade > Bookbinder. Print and Book Trade > Booksellers.
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [Butler]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras [T1715]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T1715
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras
Borrowed: 1834/11/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1834/12/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Urquhart Anderson
Author: Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 443583
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 176
Young's. Thoughts. 1.
Borrowed: 1835/1/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1835/2/27 (Friday).
Miss Grant
Gender: Female.
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
The complaint: or, night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
The complaint: or, night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T27223
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
Complaint: or, Night-thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
Borrowed: 1835/1/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1835/2/27 (Friday).
Borrower: Miss Grant
Author: Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765), Genre: Poetry
Complaint: or, Night-thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 443580
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 176
Milton 1.
Borrowed: 1835/1/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1835/2/27 (Friday).
Miss Grant
Gender: Female.
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books [T43620]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T43620
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Borrowed: 1835/1/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1835/2/27 (Friday).
Borrower: Miss Grant
Author: John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 443946
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 180
1 Universal History Mod.42.
Borrowed: 1835/3/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1835/6/1 (Monday).
Reverend Mr Andrew Smith
Gender: Male. Address: Holm.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: History
The Modern part of an universal history : from the earliest accounts to the present time
Volumes borrowed: Volume 42
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 44 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: N472050
Borrowed: 1835/3/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1835/6/1 (Monday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Andrew Smith
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 42
Record ID 444528
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 186
1 Paradise Lost
Borrowed: 1835/6/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1835/8/11 (Tuesday).
Reverend Mr John Armit
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books [T43620]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T43620
John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Poetry
Paradise Lost
Borrowed: 1835/6/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1835/8/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Armit
Author: John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 444813
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-06 (1830-1835, Type: Town). Page: 188
1 Swifts works 1
Borrowed: 1835/7/27 (Monday). Returned: 1835/8/8 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr Ebenezer Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1835/7/27 (Monday). Returned: 1835/8/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Ebenezer Ritchie
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217079
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Harry's Hist. v: 2nd Recd
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Andrew Story
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Blind Harry (Male, born 1470, died 1492)
Genre: History
Harry's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Blind Harry (Male, born 1470, died 1492)
Genre: History
Blind Harry's history of the acts and deeds of the valiant champion, Sir William Wallace, knight of Elderslie. To which is annexed, the life and acts of the most victorious conqueror, Robert Bruce, King of Scotland. Written anno 1375, by the Revd. John Barbour, domestic chaplain to King Robert II.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1758. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T190006
Blind Harry (Male, born 1470, died 1492)
Genre: History
Blind Harry's History of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Andrew Story
Author: Blind Harry (Male, born 1470, died 1492), Genre: History
Blind Harry's History of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217127
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Francis Horace 1 vol
Borrowed: 1776/3/28 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: Poetry
Francis Horace
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Poetry
A poetical translation of the works of Horace: with the original text, and notes collected from the best Latin and French commentators on that author. By the Revd Mr. Philip Francis, ... In four volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Revd. Mr Philip Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T42740
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Borrowed: 1776/3/28 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217124
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Ernesti Cicero v 1,2,3,4,5
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Johann August Ernest (Male, born 1707, died 1781)
Genre: Reference Works
Ernesti Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Johann August Ernest (Male, born 1707, died 1781)
Genre: Reference Works
Io. Avgvsti Ernesti Clavis Ciceroniana sive Indices rervm et verborvm philologico-critici in opera Ciceronis : Accedvnt Graeca Ciceronis necessariis observationibvs illvstrata.
Language: English . Published: Halle. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 3 borrowing records
Johann August Ernest (Male, born 1707, died 1781)
Genre: Reference Works
Clavis Ciceroniana sive Indices Rerum et Verborum Philologico-Critici in Opera Ciceronis
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Johann August Ernest (Male, born 1707, died 1781), Genre: Reference Works
Clavis Ciceroniana sive Indices Rerum et Verborum Philologico-Critici in Opera Ciceronis
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 217106
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Blackwells Court of August 3 voll
Borrowed: 1775/2/9 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Blackwell's Court of Augustus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Memoirs of the court of Augustus.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753-1755. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 53 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: T142959
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Memoirs of the Court of Augustus
Borrowed: 1775/2/9 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Memoirs of the Court of Augustus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 217121
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Westerhov Terent v. 2
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terentius Westerhov
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
... Comoediae sex... Commentario perpetuo illustratae. Accedunt interpretes vetustiores Aelius Donatus, Eugraphius, Calphurnius... F. Lindenbruchii observationes... Curavit A.H. Westerhovius...
Language: Latin . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 10 borrowing records
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Terence (Male), Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217100
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Lucan 4to volumes in Oudendorpii
Borrowed: 1774/10/19 (Wednesday).
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Lucan Oudendorpii
Format: 4to.
Confidence level: Certain
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
M. Annaei Lucani Cordubensis Pharsalia : sive, Belli Civilis Libri decem
Language: Latin . Published: Leiden. Date of publication: 1728. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Pharsalia or De Bello Civili
Borrowed: 1774/10/19 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Record ID 388303
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Epist. ad Pison. cum Notis.& Com 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/5/27 (Thursday).
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Epistola ad Pisones with an English translation commentary and notes
Confidence level: Certain
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Q. Horatii Flacci epistolae ad Pisones, et Augustum: with an English commentary and notes. To which are added two dissertations: the one, on the provinces of the several species of dramatic poetry; the other, on poetical imitation.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Hurd, Richard
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T46145
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Epistles of Horace
Borrowed: 1773/5/27 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217112
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Borrowed: 1775/2/9 (Thursday).
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum eclogae decem. The Bucolicks of Virgil, with an English translation and notes. By John Martyn, F R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T139419
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrowed: 1775/2/9 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217214
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Terence Westerhov 2vol
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terentius Westerhov
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
... Comoediae sex... Commentario perpetuo illustratae. Accedunt interpretes vetustiores Aelius Donatus, Eugraphius, Calphurnius... F. Lindenbruchii observationes... Curavit A.H. Westerhovius...
Language: Latin . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 10 borrowing records
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Record ID 217151
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Middleton's Life of Cicero
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
Middleton's Life of Cicero
Confidence level: Likely
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
The history of the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero. In three volumes. By Conyers Middleton, D. D. Principal Library-Keeper of the University of Cambridge.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 12
ESTC: T125495
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750), Genre: Lives
Record ID 217157
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Terenti com. Not. Bent.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Aesop (Male, born c.BCE620, died BCE564), Syrus Publilius (Male), Terence (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Fiction
Terentius cum notis Bentleii
Confidence level: Certain
Aesop (Male, born c.BCE620, died BCE564), Syrus Publilius (Male), Terence (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Fiction
Publii Terentii Afri comoediae, Phaedri fabulae Aesopiae, Publii Syri et aliorum veterum sententiae, ex recensione et cum notis Richard Bentleii.
Language: Latin . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 4to.
Editors: Bentley, Richard, 1662-1742.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T147530
Aesop (Male, born c.BCE620, died BCE564), Syrus Publilius (Male), Terence (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Fiction
Publii Terentii Afri Comoediae : Phaedri Fabulae Aesopiae, Publii Syri et aliorum Veterum Sententiae
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Aesop (Male, born c.BCE620, died BCE564), Syrus Publilius (Male), Terence (Male), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Fiction
Publii Terentii Afri Comoediae : Phaedri Fabulae Aesopiae, Publii Syri et aliorum Veterum Sententiae
Record ID 217139
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Salmons Gazeteer
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Gazeteer
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
The modern gazetteer: or, A short view of the several nations of the world. Absolutely necessary for rendering the public news, and other historical occurrences, intelligible and entertaining. Containing, I. An introduction to geography; with directions for the use of the terrestrial globe. II. The situation and extent of all the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and chief towns, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: also, a description of the most considerable seas, lakes, rivers and mountains, all rang’d in alphabetical order. III. The produce, manufactures, trade, constitution, forces, revenues, and religion, of the several countries. IV. The genealogies and families of the emperors, kings, and princes, now reigning. By Mr. Salmon.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: N22214
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Modern Gazetteer: or, A Short View of the Several Nations of the World
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Modern Gazetteer: or, A Short View of the Several Nations of the World
Record ID 217136
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Trap's Virgil vol 1st
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Trapp's Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil: translated into English blank verse. With large explanatory notes, and critical observations. By Joseph Trapp D. D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1731. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Joseph Trapp
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T139433
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217196
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Trap's Virgil
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Trapp's Virgil
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil: translated into English blank verse. With large explanatory notes, and critical observations. By Joseph Trapp D. D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1731. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Joseph Trapp
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T139433
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217160
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Idim Lib Westerhov vol 1st
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Westerhavii
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
... Comoediae sex... Commentario perpetuo illustratae. Accedunt interpretes vetustiores Aelius Donatus, Eugraphius, Calphurnius... F. Lindenbruchii observationes... Curavit A.H. Westerhovius...
Language: Latin . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 10 borrowing records
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Record ID 217184
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Dr Prat Gram
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Samuel Prat (Male, born c.1659, died 1723)
Genre: Education
Pratt's Grammar
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Prat (Male, born c.1659, died 1723)
Genre: Education
Grammatica latina in usum principis juventutis Britannicæ; cum notis, necnon conjecturis, tam veterum, quam aliorum grammaticorum jugitèr, atqui seorsùm, subjunctis. Authore Sam. Prat, S. T. P. Dec. Roffens.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1722. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T144389
Samuel Prat (Male, born c.1659, died 1723)
Genre: Education
Grammatica Latina in Usum Principis Juventutis Britannicae
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Samuel Prat (Male, born c.1659, died 1723), Genre: Education
Record ID 217190
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Hermes
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes
Confidence level: Likely
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes: or, a philosophical inquiry concerning language and universal grammar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T106496
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780), Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Record ID 217205
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Livy Rudimanni vol 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Livy Rudimanni
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Titi Livii patavini historiarum ab urbe condita libri qui supersunt· Cum omnium epitomis, ac deperditorum fragmentis: ad optimas editiones castigati, accurante Tho. Ruddimanno, A.M. ...
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Thomas Ruddiman
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: N64639
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
History of Rome [Livy]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217133
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Olivet's Cicero vol 1st
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Oliveti Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tulli Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, ex editione Josephi Oliveti
Language: Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1745-1747. Format: 4to. Pagination: 9 vols.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 10 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217211
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Francis Horace
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Poetry
Francis Horace
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Poetry
A poetical translation of the works of Horace: with the original text, and notes collected from the best Latin and French commentators on that author. By the Revd Mr. Philip Francis, ... In four volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Revd. Mr Philip Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T42740
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Record ID 217247
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Trap's Virgil
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Trapp's Virgil
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil: translated into English blank verse. With large explanatory notes, and critical observations. By Joseph Trapp D. D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1731. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Joseph Trapp
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T139433
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217274
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Origin of Laws v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
The origin of laws, arts, and sciences, and their progress among the most ancient nations.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T98203
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758), Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217298
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Terent. Westerhov v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terentius Westerhov
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
... Comoediae sex... Commentario perpetuo illustratae. Accedunt interpretes vetustiores Aelius Donatus, Eugraphius, Calphurnius... F. Lindenbruchii observationes... Curavit A.H. Westerhovius...
Language: Latin . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 10 borrowing records
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Record ID 217277
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
World Displayed v. 19
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 217271
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Banier's Mythology v. 1, 2
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Banier's Mythology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The mythology and fables of the ancients, explain’d from history. By the Abbé Banier, Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. ... . Translated from the original French. Containing I. The History of the Gods of the Chaldeans, Babylonians, Syrians, Persians, &c. II. Of the Divinities of the Greeks and Romans, divided into three Classes, viz. the Celestial Gods, the Gods of the Waters, and those of the Earth. The first contains the History of Jupiter, Juno, Saturn, Minerva, Mars, Venus, Vulcan, Mercury, Apollo, Diana, Bacchus, &c. together with an historical Explanation of all the poetical Fables relating to these several Divinities. Under the second Class is the History of Demogorgon, Cybele, Vesta, Terminus, Flora, the Satyrs, &c. The third contains the History of Neptune, Amphitrite, Nereus, Proteus, the Nymphs; with a curious Enquiry into the Foundation and Nature of that Worship which was paid them.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 51 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: N35253
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2