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Record ID 230663
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Salmon's Mod Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/2/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, ... animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.I. ... Illustrated with cuts and maps, ... by Herman Moll.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1735.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 142 borrowing records
ESTC: T139584
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Borrowed: 1789/2/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Wright
Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230699
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 3
World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/12/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Allan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230711
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 3
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1796/3/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Allan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
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 230708
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 3
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1796/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Allan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 230660
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 3
World Displayed v. 13
Borrowed: 1789/2/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
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 230762
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 4
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1792/7/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Carnegie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
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 230870
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230816
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1788/12/10 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
J Hunter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230855
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1792/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
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 230879
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
Robertson's Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/6. Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1792/6.
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230849
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 230852
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 13
Borrowed: 1792/1/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
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 230873
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1792/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
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 230846
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 5
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1791/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
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 230942
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1791/6/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
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 230978
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1796/3/6 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Aikman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
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 230981
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
Lives of the Admirals v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/3/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Aikman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/3/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Aikman
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230969
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Aikman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230966
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
World Displayed v. 3 (v. 4)
Borrowed: 1795/11/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Aikman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
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
Borrowed: 1795/11/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Aikman
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 230921
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
Ray's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1791/2/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Rae's Travels
Shelfmark: 451.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A collection of curious travels and voyages. In two parts. Part I. Containing Dr Leonhart Rauwolf’s journey into the eastern countries. Viz. Syria, Palestine, or the Holyland, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Chaldea, &c. Translated. from the Original High Dutch, by Nicholas Staphorst. Part II. Containing travels into Greece, Asia minor, Egypt, Arabia felix, Petraea, Ethiopia, the Red Sea, &c. Collected from the Observations of Mons. Belon, Mr Vernon, Dr Spon, Dr Smith, Dr Huntington, Mr Greaves, Alpinus Vestingius, Thevenot’s Collections, and others. To which are added, three catalogues of such trees, Shrubs, and Herbs, as grow in the Levant. By J. Ray, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 63
ESTC: T93655
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Borrowed: 1791/2/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Fraser
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 230975
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1796/1/20 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Aikman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230954
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
Rowe's Lucan 2 vols
Borrowed: 1793/7/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Carnegie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Rowe's Lucan
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Lucan’s Pharsalia. Translated into English verse by Nicholas Rowe, Esq; Servant to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1722. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Rowe, Nicholas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T113675
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Pharsalia or De Bello Civili
Borrowed: 1793/7/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Carnegie
Author: Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 230972
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
World Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1796/1/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Aikman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 230948
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
Ray's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/10/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Rae's Travels
Shelfmark: 451.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A collection of curious travels and voyages. In two parts. Part I. Containing Dr Leonhart Rauwolf’s journey into the eastern countries. Viz. Syria, Palestine, or the Holyland, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Chaldea, &c. Translated. from the Original High Dutch, by Nicholas Staphorst. Part II. Containing travels into Greece, Asia minor, Egypt, Arabia felix, Petraea, Ethiopia, the Red Sea, &c. Collected from the Observations of Mons. Belon, Mr Vernon, Dr Spon, Dr Smith, Dr Huntington, Mr Greaves, Alpinus Vestingius, Thevenot’s Collections, and others. To which are added, three catalogues of such trees, Shrubs, and Herbs, as grow in the Levant. By J. Ray, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 63
ESTC: T93655
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Borrowed: 1791/10/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Fraser
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 230918
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 6
Collection of Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1791/1/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1791/1/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Fraser
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 231041
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Rowe's Lucan Phar 2 v.
Borrowed: 1793/6/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Rowe's Lucan
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Lucan’s Pharsalia. Translated into English verse by Nicholas Rowe, Esq; Servant to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1722. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Rowe, Nicholas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T113675
Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65)
Genre: Poetry
Pharsalia or De Bello Civili
Borrowed: 1793/6/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: Lucan (Male, born 39, died 65), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 231005
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1792/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Menzies
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
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 231044
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Buchanan's Hist of Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1793/7/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan’s history of Scotland. In twenty books. Containing, I. An account of its several situations; and the nature of its soil and climate. II. The antient names, manners, laws, and customs of the country, and what people inhabited the island from the very beginning. III. A chronicle of all its kings; in an exact series of succession, from Fergus, the first founder of the Scottish monarchy, to the reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and I. of England. The fourth edition. Translated from the Latin original. Wherein several errors in the English editions are corrected. To which is added, an appendix, containing a genealogy of all the kings from Fergus I. to James VI. In two volumes. Adorned with copper-plates, and a map of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 54 borrowing records
ESTC: N15167
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Borrowed: 1793/7/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Dickson
Author: George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582), Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231014
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1792/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Menzies
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
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 231017
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 7
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1792/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Menzies
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231059
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Salmon's Mod Hist v. 6
Borrowed: 1788/12. Returned: yes.
Andrew Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, ... animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.I. ... Illustrated with cuts and maps, ... by Herman Moll.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1735.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 142 borrowing records
ESTC: T139584
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Borrowed: 1788/12.
Borrower: Andrew Ramsay
Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 231065
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 8
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Bruce
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
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 231098
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Admirals v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/6/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Jolly
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/6/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Jolly
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231056
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Salmon's Mod Hist v. 5
Borrowed: 1788/3/7 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, ... animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.I. ... Illustrated with cuts and maps, ... by Herman Moll.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1735.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 142 borrowing records
ESTC: T139584
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Borrowed: 1788/3/7 (Friday).
Borrower: Andrew Ramsay
Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 231083
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Collection of Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/10/16 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Jolly
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/10/16 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Jolly
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231080
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Collection of Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/10/16 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Jolly
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/10/16 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Jolly
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231074
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 8
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1792/6/25 (Monday). Returned: yes.
James Bruce
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 231113
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Revolutions of Sweden
Borrowed: 1797/6/10 (Saturday).
Thomas Jolly
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Revolutions of Sweden
Confidence level: Speculative
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the revolution in Sweden, occasioned by the change of relgion, and alteration of the government, in that kingdom. Written originally in French by the Abbot Vertot; printed at Paris, and now done into English by J. Mitchel, M. D. With a Map of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: T81949
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolution in Sweden
Borrowed: 1797/6/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Jolly
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Record ID 231146
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 9
Pope's Odys. v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Fullerton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1791/11/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Fullerton
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231140
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 9
World Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/5/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Fullerton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231128
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 9
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1791/1/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Fullerton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
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 231134
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 9
Salmon's Modern Hist v. 2
Borrowed: 1791/2/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Fullerton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, ... animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.I. ... Illustrated with cuts and maps, ... by Herman Moll.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1735.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 142 borrowing records
ESTC: T139584
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Borrowed: 1791/2/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Fullerton
Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231137
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 9
Robertson's Hist of Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/4/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Fullerton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1791/4/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Fullerton
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231167
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 10
Travels of Cyrus
Borrowed: 1797/6/24 (Saturday).
William McDermot
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Fiction
Travels of Cyrus
Confidence level: Speculative
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Fiction
The travels of Cyrus. In two volumes. To which is annex’d, A discourse upon the theology and mythology of the ancients. By the Chevalier Ramsay. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727-1728. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T121199
Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743)
Genre: Fiction
Travels of Cyrus
Borrowed: 1797/6/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: William McDermot
Author: Chevalier Andrew Michael Ramsay (Male, born 1686, died 1743), Genre: Fiction
Record ID 231206
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 10
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1796/1/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Rollo
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 231212
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 10
Modern Universal History v. 2
Borrowed: 1796/2/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Rollo
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Modern Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of the universal history. Compiled from original writers; by the authors of the antient. Which will perfect the work, and render it a complete body of history, from the earliest account of time, to the present. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1765. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 38 borrowing records
ESTC: N35097
Borrowed: 1796/2/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Hugh Rollo
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231203
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 10
World Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Rollo
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231218
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 10
Buchanan's Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1796/4/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Rollo
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan’s history of Scotland. In twenty books. Containing, I. An account of its several situations; and the nature of its soil and climate. II. The antient names, manners, laws, and customs of the country, and what people inhabited the island from the very beginning. III. A chronicle of all its kings; in an exact series of succession, from Fergus, the first founder of the Scottish monarchy, to the reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and I. of England. The fourth edition. Translated from the Latin original. Wherein several errors in the English editions are corrected. To which is added, an appendix, containing a genealogy of all the kings from Fergus I. to James VI. In two volumes. Adorned with copper-plates, and a map of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 54 borrowing records
ESTC: N15167
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Borrowed: 1796/4/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: Hugh Rollo
Author: George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582), Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231209
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 10
Modern Universal History v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Rollo
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Modern Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of the universal history. Compiled from original writers; by the authors of the antient. Which will perfect the work, and render it a complete body of history, from the earliest account of time, to the present. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1765. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 38 borrowing records
ESTC: N35097
Borrowed: 1796/2/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Hugh Rollo
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231215
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 10
Buchanan's Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/3/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Hugh Rollo
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan’s history of Scotland. In twenty books. Containing, I. An account of its several situations; and the nature of its soil and climate. II. The antient names, manners, laws, and customs of the country, and what people inhabited the island from the very beginning. III. A chronicle of all its kings; in an exact series of succession, from Fergus, the first founder of the Scottish monarchy, to the reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and I. of England. The fourth edition. Translated from the Latin original. Wherein several errors in the English editions are corrected. To which is added, an appendix, containing a genealogy of all the kings from Fergus I. to James VI. In two volumes. Adorned with copper-plates, and a map of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 54 borrowing records
ESTC: N15167
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Borrowed: 1796/3/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Hugh Rollo
Author: George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582), Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231284
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
World Displayed v. 19
Borrowed: 1796/1. Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
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 231311
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Admirals v. 4
Borrowed: 1796/6/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/6/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 231281
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Collection of Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1796/1/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1796/1/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 231314
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Admirals v. 3
Borrowed: 1796/6/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/6/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 231257
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/1/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Baron
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231269
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Collection of Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231266
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Collection of Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231272
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Collection of Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 231308
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Admirals v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/5/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1796/5/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231275
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Collection of Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1795/12/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/12/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 231260
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Clarendon's Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Robert Baron
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
Clarendon's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
The history of the rebellion and civil wars in England, begun in the year 1641. With the precedent Passages, and Actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy End, and Conclusion thereof by the King’s blessed Restoration, and Return, upon the 29th of May, in the Year 1660. Written by the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Clarendon, Late Lord High Chancellor of England, Privy Counsellor in the Reigns of King Charles the First and the Second.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1732. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: N7606
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Baron
Author: Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674), Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231278
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 11
Collection of Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Turnbull
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 231365
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 12
Salmon's Mod History v. 3
Borrowed: 1792/3/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Niven
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, ... animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.I. ... Illustrated with cuts and maps, ... by Herman Moll.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1735.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 142 borrowing records
ESTC: T139584
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Borrowed: 1792/3/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Niven
Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 231386
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1788/12/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
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 231407
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Hope
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231389
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Hope
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
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 231413
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
Collection of Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Adam
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231383
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Smyth
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 231404
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
World Displayed v. 19
Borrowed: 1792/3/2 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Charles Hope
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
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 231410
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
Vertot's Rev of Rome v. 1
Borrowed: 1793/7/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Hope
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Revolutions of Rome
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the revolutions that happened in the government of the Roman Republic.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1720. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: Ozell, John, -1743 (and others)
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 62 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: T81012
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolutions that happened in the Government of the Roman Republic
Borrowed: 1793/7/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Hope
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
History of the Revolutions that happened in the Government of the Roman Republic
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231443
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
Nature Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1794/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John McIntosh
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records
ESTC: T131954
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1794/7/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McIntosh
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231440
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
Nature Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1794/6/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John McIntosh
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records
ESTC: T131954
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1794/6/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John McIntosh
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231392
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 13
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1791/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Hope
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231452
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Salmon's Moder Hist v. 2
Borrowed: 1790/11/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
F Horne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, ... animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.I. ... Illustrated with cuts and maps, ... by Herman Moll.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1735.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 142 borrowing records
ESTC: T139584
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Borrowed: 1790/11/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: F Horne
Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231506
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Gay's Poems
Borrowed: 1794/3/8 (Saturday).
John Deuchar
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Poetry
Gay's Poems
Confidence level: Speculative
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on several occasions. By Mr. John Gay. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752-1753. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T13899
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on Several Occasions [John Gay]
Borrowed: 1794/3/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Deuchar
Author: John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 231455
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Lives of Admirals v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Leslie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Leslie
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231518
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Collection of Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
MacKenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: MacKenzie
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 231521
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Rollin's Roman History v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/3/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
MacKenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrowed: 1792/3/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: MacKenzie
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231512
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 15
World Displayed
Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday).
John Hay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
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 231548
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 15
World Displayed v. 4
Borrowed: 1801/1/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Samuel Gillespie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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 231620
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Ray's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/6. Returned: yes.
George Waterston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Rae's Travels
Shelfmark: 451.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A collection of curious travels and voyages. In two parts. Part I. Containing Dr Leonhart Rauwolf’s journey into the eastern countries. Viz. Syria, Palestine, or the Holyland, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Chaldea, &c. Translated. from the Original High Dutch, by Nicholas Staphorst. Part II. Containing travels into Greece, Asia minor, Egypt, Arabia felix, Petraea, Ethiopia, the Red Sea, &c. Collected from the Observations of Mons. Belon, Mr Vernon, Dr Spon, Dr Smith, Dr Huntington, Mr Greaves, Alpinus Vestingius, Thevenot’s Collections, and others. To which are added, three catalogues of such trees, Shrubs, and Herbs, as grow in the Levant. By J. Ray, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 63
ESTC: T93655
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Borrowed: 1792/6.
Borrower: George Waterston
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231635
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
World Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/10/17 (Monday). Returned: yes.
John Inglis
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231578
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Pope's Homer's Odyssey v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Waterston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Waterston
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231590
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
World Displayed v. 20th
Borrowed: 1792/1/24 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
George Waterston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
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 231638
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1796/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Inglis
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 231572
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Salmon's Hist Modern v. 16
Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Gordon
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16
Confidence level: Speculative
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, ... animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.I. ... Illustrated with cuts and maps, ... by Herman Moll.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1735.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 142 borrowing records
ESTC: T139584
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Gordon
Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16
Record ID 231617
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Ray's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1792/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Waterston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Rae's Travels
Shelfmark: 451.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A collection of curious travels and voyages. In two parts. Part I. Containing Dr Leonhart Rauwolf’s journey into the eastern countries. Viz. Syria, Palestine, or the Holyland, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Chaldea, &c. Translated. from the Original High Dutch, by Nicholas Staphorst. Part II. Containing travels into Greece, Asia minor, Egypt, Arabia felix, Petraea, Ethiopia, the Red Sea, &c. Collected from the Observations of Mons. Belon, Mr Vernon, Dr Spon, Dr Smith, Dr Huntington, Mr Greaves, Alpinus Vestingius, Thevenot’s Collections, and others. To which are added, three catalogues of such trees, Shrubs, and Herbs, as grow in the Levant. By J. Ray, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 63
ESTC: T93655
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Borrowed: 1792/6/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Waterston
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231623
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Epigoniad
Borrowed: 1792/7/21 (Saturday).
George Waterston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Wilkie (Male, born 1721, died 1772)
Genre: Poetry
Epigoniad
Confidence level: Certain
William Wilkie (Male, born 1721, died 1772)
Genre: Poetry
The epigoniad. A poem. In nine books. By William Wilkie, V.D.M. The second edition, carefully corrected and improved. To which is added, a dream. In the manner of Spenser.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: N9244
William Wilkie (Male, born 1721, died 1772)
Genre: Poetry
Epigoniad
Borrowed: 1792/7/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Waterston
Author: William Wilkie (Male, born 1721, died 1772), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 231644
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1796/5/13 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Inglis
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231614
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
World Displayed v. 16
Borrowed: 1792/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Waterston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16
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 231641
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 16
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1796/4/29 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Inglis
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231698
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 17
World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Ainslie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231701
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 17
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1795/11/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Ainslie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 231695
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 17
World Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1795/10/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Ainslie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 231704
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 17
World Displayed v. 4
Borrowed: 1795/11/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Ainslie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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 231773
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 18
Collection of Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/6/11 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Simson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1795/6/11 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Simson
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231758
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 18
Robertson's Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Robert Simson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1795/10/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Simson
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 231725
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 18
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1790/11/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Menzies
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 231737
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 18
Modern U. History v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/5/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Menzies
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Modern Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of the universal history. Compiled from original writers; by the authors of the antient. Which will perfect the work, and render it a complete body of history, from the earliest account of time, to the present. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1765. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 38 borrowing records
ESTC: N35097
Borrowed: 1791/5/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Menzies
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 231767
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 18
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1795/4/2 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Robert Simson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations