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Record ID 119666
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 2 (1815-1833, Type: Other). Page: 93-94
Brydone's - second
Borrowed: 1822/7/4 (Thursday). Lending Record Other Info: Retd.
Reverend Dr Simpson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Minister.
Subs Date: 1 July 1822. Subs: 5s.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. : In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1774. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 41 borrowing records
ESTC: T88891
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1822/7/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: Reverend Dr Simpson
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 119672
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 2 (1815-1833, Type: Other). Page: 93-94
Pope's second Vol
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday). Lending Record Other Info: Retd.
Reverend Dr Simpson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Minister.
Subs Date: 1 July 1822. Subs: 5s.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope, Esq.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1754. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In ten volumes complete.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T5435
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Dr Simpson
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 119675
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 2 (1815-1833, Type: Other). Page: 93-94
Melville's Mem: One
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday). Lending Record Other Info: Retd.
Reverend Dr Simpson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Minister.
Subs Date: 1 July 1822. Subs: 5s.
Sir James Melville (Male, born 1536, died 1617)
Genre: Lives
The memoirs of Sir James Melvil of Halhill : containing an impartial account of the most remarkable affairs of state during the sixteenth century.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1752. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 7-D-5.
Confidence level: Certain
Sir James Melville (Male, born 1536, died 1617)
Genre: Lives
The memoirs of Sir James Melvil of Halhill : containing an impartial account of the most remarkable affairs of state during the sixteenth century. / Published from the original manuscript by George Scott.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T124824
Sir James Melville (Male, born 1536, died 1617)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Sir James Melville
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Dr Simpson
Author: Sir James Melville (Male, born 1536, died 1617), Genre: Lives
Record ID 119654
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 2 (1815-1833, Type: Other). Page: 93-94
Brydone's - first
Borrowed: 1822/7/1 (Monday). Lending Record Other Info: Retd.
Reverend Dr Simpson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Minister.
Subs Date: 1 July 1822. Subs: 5s.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. : In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1774. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 41 borrowing records
ESTC: T88891
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1822/7/1 (Monday).
Borrower: Reverend Dr Simpson
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 139995
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 1
Brydon's Tour vol. 1.st
Borrowed: 1828/7/1 (Tuesday).
Miss Robertson
Gender: Female. Address: at Miss Robb's.
Subs Date: 20 June 1828. Subs: 2.6.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. : In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1774. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 41 borrowing records
ESTC: T88891
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1828/7/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Miss Robertson
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 139989
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 1
Barretti's travels vol. 1.st
Borrowed: 1828/6/20 (Friday).
Miss Robertson
Gender: Female. Address: at Miss Robb's.
Subs Date: 20 June 1828. Subs: 2.6.
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1770. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 7-C-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 107 times in 51 borrowing records
ESTC: T83927
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Borrowed: 1828/6/20 (Friday).
Borrower: Miss Robertson
Author: Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789), Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 140070
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 1
Barretti's Travels vol. 2.d
Borrowed: 1828/7/17 (Thursday).
Miss Robertson
Gender: Female. Address: at Miss Robb's.
Subs Date: 20 June 1828. Subs: 2.6.
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1770. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 7-C-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 107 times in 51 borrowing records
ESTC: T83927
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Borrowed: 1828/7/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Miss Robertson
Author: Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789), Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 140196
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 4-5
Barretti's Travels vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1828/9/22 (Monday). Lending Record Other Info: Retd.
Miss Davidson
Gender: Female.
Subs Date: 1 July 1828. Subs: 10.6.
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1770. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 7-C-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 107 times in 51 borrowing records
ESTC: T83927
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Borrowed: 1828/9/22 (Monday).
Borrower: Miss Davidson
Author: Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789), Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 140151
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 4-5
Massillon's Sermons vol. 4th
Borrowed: 1828/7/18 (Friday).
Miss Davidson
Gender: Female.
Subs Date: 1 July 1828. Subs: 10.6.
Jean-Baptiste Massillon (Male, born 1663, died 1742)
Genre: Sermons
Massillon, Sermons de
Language: French. Publication Place: Paris. Publication Year: 1760-68. Format: 12mo (duodecimo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Baptiste Massillon (Male, born 1663, died 1742)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons de M. Massillon, évêque de Clermont, ci-devant prêtre de l'Oratoire, l'un des quarante de l'Académie françoise (1760-68)
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1760-1768.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 16 borrowing records
Jean-Baptiste Massillon (Male, born 1663, died 1742)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons of Jean-Baptiste Massillon
Borrowed: 1828/7/18 (Friday).
Borrower: Miss Davidson
Author: Jean-Baptiste Massillon (Male, born 1663, died 1742), Genre: Sermons
Sermons of Jean-Baptiste Massillon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 140115
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 4-5
Ulloa's Voyages vol. 1.st
Borrowed: 1828/7/1 (Tuesday).
Miss Davidson
Gender: Female.
Subs Date: 1 July 1828. Subs: 10.6.
Antonio de Ulloa (Male, born 1716, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to South America.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1772. Format: 8vo (octavo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Jorge Juan (Male, born 1713, died 1773), Antonio de Ulloa (Male, born 1716, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to South America. Describing at large, the Spanish cities, towns, provinces, &c. on that extensive continent
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T138361
Jorge Juan (Male, born 1713, died 1773), Antonio de Ulloa (Male, born 1716, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to South America
Borrowed: 1828/7/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Miss Davidson
Author: Antonio de Ulloa (Male, born 1716, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 140124
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 4-5
Marshall's Travels vol 2d
Borrowed: 1828/7/1 (Tuesday).
Miss Davidson
Gender: Female.
Subs Date: 1 July 1828. Subs: 10.6.
Joseph Marshall (Male)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Holland, Flanders, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Lapland, Russia, the Ukraine, and Poland.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1772. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 7-D-6.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Marshall (Male)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Holland, Flanders, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Lapland, Russia, the Ukraine, and Poland. In the years 1768, 1769, and 1770.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 59 times in 28 borrowing records
ESTC: T93610
Joseph Marshall (Male)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Holland, Flanders, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Lapland, Russia, the Ukraine, and Poland. In the Years 1768, 1769, and 1770
Borrowed: 1828/7/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Miss Davidson
Author: Joseph Marshall (Male), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 140214
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 4-5
Baretti's Travels. vol. 2.d
Borrowed: 1828/10/4 (Saturday).
Miss Davidson
Gender: Female.
Subs Date: 1 July 1828. Subs: 10.6.
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1770. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 7-C-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 107 times in 51 borrowing records
ESTC: T83927
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Borrowed: 1828/10/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Miss Davidson
Author: Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789), Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 140229
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 6-7
Smollet's Travels 2 vols.
Borrowed: 1828/7/26 (Saturday).
Mr David Aikman
Gender: Male. Address: at Mr Moir's.
Subs Date: 19 July 1828. Subs: 2.6.
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Travel
Travels through France and Italy. With a particular description of Nice : to which is added, a register of the weather, kept during a residence of eighteen months in that city.
Language: English. Publication Place: Dublin. Publication Year: 1766. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 8-D-7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Travel
Travels through France and Italy. In two volumes. ... With a particular description of the town, territory, and climate of Nice: to which is added, a register of the weather, kept during a residence of eighteen months in that city.
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T55398
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Travel
Travels through France and Italy
Borrowed: 1828/7/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr David Aikman
Author: Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771), Genre: Travel
Travels through France and Italy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 140220
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 6-7
Barretti's Travels vols. 3 & 4
Borrowed: 1828/7/19 (Saturday).
Mr David Aikman
Gender: Male. Address: at Mr Moir's.
Subs Date: 19 July 1828. Subs: 2.6.
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English. Publication Place: London. Publication Year: 1770. Format: 8vo (octavo). Modern shelfmark: Leighton 7-C-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
A journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 107 times in 51 borrowing records
ESTC: T83927
Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789)
Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Borrowed: 1828/7/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr David Aikman
Author: Giuseppe Baretti (Male, born 1719, died 1789), Genre: Travel
Journey from London to Genoa, through England, Portugal, Spain, and France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 141750
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 3 (1828-1842, Type: Other). Page: 10-11
Massillon vol. 1.st
Borrowed: 1828/9/5 (Friday). Lending Record Other Info: Retd.
James Patoun
Gender: Male.
Subs Date: 5 September 1828. Subs: 2.6.
Jean-Baptiste Massillon (Male, born 1663, died 1742)
Genre: Sermons
Massillon, Sermons de
Language: French. Publication Place: Paris. Publication Year: 1760-68. Format: 12mo (duodecimo).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Baptiste Massillon (Male, born 1663, died 1742)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons de M. Massillon, évêque de Clermont, ci-devant prêtre de l'Oratoire, l'un des quarante de l'Académie françoise (1760-68)
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1760-1768.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 16 borrowing records
Jean-Baptiste Massillon (Male, born 1663, died 1742)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons of Jean-Baptiste Massillon
Borrowed: 1828/9/5 (Friday).
Borrower: James Patoun
Author: Jean-Baptiste Massillon (Male, born 1663, died 1742), Genre: Sermons
Sermons of Jean-Baptiste Massillon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 197208
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 4
Montesquieu's Laws
Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).
Lieutenant John Baikie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Military > Navy.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1817/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/23 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Lieutenant John Baikie
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 375311
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-04 (1817-1820, Type: Town). Page: 8
Johnson's Journey
Borrowed: 1818/1/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).
Mr Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1818/1/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Gordon
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 389968
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 3
Osbecks Voyages
Borrowed: 1816/8/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/10/2 (Wednesday).
Miss Fay
Gender: Female.
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck, rector of Hasloef and Woxtorp, member of the Academy of Stockholm, and of the Society of Upsal. Together with a voyage to Suratte, by Olof Toreen, chaplain of the Gothic Lion East Indiaman. And an account of the Chinese husbandry, by Captain Charles Gustavus Eckeberg.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Johann Reinhold
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1816/8/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/10/2 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Miss Fay
Author: Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805), Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 390304
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 8
Watson on Christianity
Borrowed: 1816/10/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/10/16 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
An apology for Christianity [Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
An apology for Christianity [Watson].
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T75721
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Borrowed: 1816/10/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/10/16 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn
Author: Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816), Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 390376
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 10
Osbecks Travels
Borrowed: 1816/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/10/30 (Wednesday).
Mr James Baikie Esquire
Gender: Male. Address: Tankerness.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck, rector of Hasloef and Woxtorp, member of the Academy of Stockholm, and of the Society of Upsal. Together with a voyage to Suratte, by Olof Toreen, chaplain of the Gothic Lion East Indiaman. And an account of the Chinese husbandry, by Captain Charles Gustavus Eckeberg.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Johann Reinhold
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1816/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/10/30 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr James Baikie Esquire
Author: Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805), Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 390568
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 13
Steuart of Pardovan's Collections
Borrowed: 1816/10/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/11/2 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Walter Steuart of Pardovan (Male, died 1721)
Genre: Theology
Collections and observations concerning the worship, discipline, and government of the Church of Scotland [Pardovan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Walter Steuart of Pardovan (Male, died 1721)
Genre: Theology
Collections and observations concerning the worship, discipline, and government of the Church of Scotland [T101349]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T101349
Walter Steuart of Pardovan (Male, died 1721)
Genre: Theology
Collections and observations concerning the worship, discipline, and government of the Church of Scotland
Borrowed: 1816/10/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/11/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn
Author: Walter Steuart of Pardovan (Male, died 1721), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 390787
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 16
Turkish Spy
Borrowed: 1816/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/11/30 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Gender: Male. Address: Firth.
Giovanni Paolo Marana (Male, born 1642, died 1693)
Genre: Lives
Letters writ by a Turkish spy, who lived five and forty years undiscovered at Paris
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
Giovanni Paolo Marana (Male, born 1642, died 1693)
Genre: Lives
Letters writ by a Turkish spy, who lived five and forty years undiscovered at Paris: giving an impartial account to the Divan at Constantinople, of the most remarkable transactions of Europe: and discovering several intrigues and secrets of the Christian courts (especially of that of France).
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 110 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T91577
Giovanni Paolo Marana (Male, born 1642, died 1693)
Genre: Lives
Letters Writ by a Turkish Spy
Borrowed: 1816/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1816/11/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Author: Giovanni Paolo Marana (Male, born 1642, died 1693), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 390751
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 16
Osbecks Travels
Borrowed: 1816/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1816/11/23 (Saturday).
Mr William Watt Bain
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck, rector of Hasloef and Woxtorp, member of the Academy of Stockholm, and of the Society of Upsal. Together with a voyage to Suratte, by Olof Toreen, chaplain of the Gothic Lion East Indiaman. And an account of the Chinese husbandry, by Captain Charles Gustavus Eckeberg.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Johann Reinhold
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1816/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1816/11/23 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Watt Bain
Author: Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805), Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 390853
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 17
Osbeck's Travels
Borrowed: 1816/11/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1816/12/4 (Wednesday).
Mr Fotheringhame
Gender: Male.
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck, rector of Hasloef and Woxtorp, member of the Academy of Stockholm, and of the Society of Upsal. Together with a voyage to Suratte, by Olof Toreen, chaplain of the Gothic Lion East Indiaman. And an account of the Chinese husbandry, by Captain Charles Gustavus Eckeberg.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Johann Reinhold
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1816/11/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1816/12/4 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Fotheringhame
Author: Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805), Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 390946
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 18
Stuart of Pardovan
Borrowed: 1816/11/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/1/8 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr Gerard
Gender: Male.
Walter Steuart of Pardovan (Male, died 1721)
Genre: Theology
Collections and observations concerning the worship, discipline, and government of the Church of Scotland [Pardovan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Walter Steuart of Pardovan (Male, died 1721)
Genre: Theology
Collections and observations concerning the worship, discipline, and government of the Church of Scotland [T101349]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T101349
Walter Steuart of Pardovan (Male, died 1721)
Genre: Theology
Collections and observations concerning the worship, discipline, and government of the Church of Scotland
Borrowed: 1816/11/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/1/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Gerard
Author: Walter Steuart of Pardovan (Male, died 1721), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 391504
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 27
Osbeck's Travels
Borrowed: 1817/1/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/2/26 (Wednesday).
Miss Eliza Traill
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck, rector of Hasloef and Woxtorp, member of the Academy of Stockholm, and of the Society of Upsal. Together with a voyage to Suratte, by Olof Toreen, chaplain of the Gothic Lion East Indiaman. And an account of the Chinese husbandry, by Captain Charles Gustavus Eckeberg.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Johann Reinhold
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1817/1/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/2/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Miss Eliza Traill
Author: Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805), Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 392277
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 35
Watson on Christianity
Borrowed: 1817/2/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/12 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr John Simpson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
An apology for Christianity [Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
An apology for Christianity [Watson].
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T75721
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Borrowed: 1817/2/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Simpson
Author: Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816), Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 392826
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 44
Johnstone's Tour
Borrowed: 1817/4/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/4/9 (Wednesday).
Lieutenant John Baikie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Military > Navy.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/4/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/4/9 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Lieutenant John Baikie
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 392871
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 45
Johnson's tour
Borrowed: 1817/4/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/4/19 (Saturday).
Mrs Erskine
Gender: Female.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/4/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/4/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mrs Erskine
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 393111
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 48
Osbeck's Travels
Borrowed: 1817/4/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/5/3 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr James Smellie
Gender: Male. Address: St Andrews.
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck, rector of Hasloef and Woxtorp, member of the Academy of Stockholm, and of the Society of Upsal. Together with a voyage to Suratte, by Olof Toreen, chaplain of the Gothic Lion East Indiaman. And an account of the Chinese husbandry, by Captain Charles Gustavus Eckeberg.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Johann Reinhold
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1817/4/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/5/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr James Smellie
Author: Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805), Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 393306
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 50
Johnson's Tour
Borrowed: 1817/5/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/5/14 (Wednesday).
Mr J. Spence
Gender: Male.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/5/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/5/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr J. Spence
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 393489
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 52
Johnsons Tour
Borrowed: 1817/5/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday).
Mr William Watt Bain
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/5/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Watt Bain
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 393699
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 54
Johnson's Tour
Borrowed: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/6/25 (Wednesday).
Mr Spence
Gender: Male.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/6/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Spence
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 393672
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 54
Johnson's Tour
Borrowed: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday).
Mr William Watt Bain
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Watt Bain
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 394254
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 58
Johnson's Journey
Borrowed: 1817/6/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr John Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Evie.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/6/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Duguid
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 394725
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 66
Johnson's Journey
Borrowed: 1817/8/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/20 (Saturday).
Mr Archibald Petrie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Sheriff.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/8/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Archibald Petrie
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 394776
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 67
Montes. Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1817/9/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).
Dr Bremner
Gender: Male.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1817/9/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Dr Bremner
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 394968
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 71
Johnson's Journey
Borrowed: 1817/9/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/9/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395037
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 72
Johnson's Journey
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/4 (Saturday).
Mr Christie
Gender: Male.
Mr Tait
Gender: Male.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/4 (Saturday).
Borrowers: Mr Christie , Mr Tait
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395133
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 74
Ferguson's Essays
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr Taylor
Gender: Male.
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
An Essay on the History of Civil Society [Ferguson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
An essay on the history of civil society. By Adam Ferguson, LL.D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 97
ESTC: T75304
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Essay on the History of Civil Society
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Taylor
Author: Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Essay on the History of Civil Society
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395241
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 77
Montesqueieus Laws
Borrowed: 1817/10/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/29 (Wednesday).
Mr Andrew Henderson
Gender: Male.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1817/10/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/29 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Henderson
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395535
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 82
Montesquieu Laws
Borrowed: 1817/11/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday).
Mr Thomas Pollexfen Esquire
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Customs Collector.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1817/11/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Thomas Pollexfen Esquire
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395625
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 84
Johnson's Journey
Borrowed: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/19 (Wednesday).
Mr Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/19 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Gordon
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395751
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 87
Baillie's Letters
Borrowed: 1817/11/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr Andrew Anderson
Gender: Male. Address: Birsay.
Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Letters and journals, containing an impartial account of public transactions, civil, ecclesiastical, and military, in England and Scotland, from the beginning of the civil wars, in 1637, to the year 1662 [Baillie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Letters and journals, containing an impartial account of public transactions, civil, ecclesiastical, and military, in England and Scotland, from the beginning of the civil wars, in 1637, to the year 1662 [Baillie] (T88281)
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T88281
Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Letters, and Journals, containing an Impartial Account of Public Transactions, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Military
Borrowed: 1817/11/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Andrew Anderson
Author: Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395748
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 87
Johnson's Tour
Borrowed: 1817/11/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday).
Mrs Thuring
Gender: Female.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/11/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mrs Thuring
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395892
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 90
Watson on Christianity
Borrowed: 1817/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
An apology for Christianity [Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
An apology for Christianity [Watson].
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T75721
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Borrowed: 1817/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816), Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217082
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Dalrymple's Memrs v. 1st Recd
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Andrew Story
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Sir John Dalrymple (Male, born 1726, died 1810)
Genre: History
Dalrymple's Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Sir John Dalrymple (Male, born 1726, died 1810)
Genre: History
Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland. From the dissolution of the last Parliament of Charles II. until the sea-battle off La Hogue. By Sir John Dalrymple, Bart.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T145647
Sir John Dalrymple (Male, born 1726, died 1810)
Genre: History
Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland from the Dissolution of the Last Parliament of Charles II until the Sea-Battle off La Hogue
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Andrew Story
Author: Sir John Dalrymple (Male, born 1726, died 1810), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217088
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hume's Hist: v. 5, 6, 7 & 8. Recd
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Andrew Story
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Andrew Story
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 217085
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Robertson's Charles V: 2nd & 3rd Recd
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Andrew Story
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Andrew Story
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 217079
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Harry's Hist. v: 2nd Recd
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Andrew Story
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Blind Harry (Male, born 1470, died 1492)
Genre: History
Harry's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Blind Harry (Male, born 1470, died 1492)
Genre: History
Blind Harry's history of the acts and deeds of the valiant champion, Sir William Wallace, knight of Elderslie. To which is annexed, the life and acts of the most victorious conqueror, Robert Bruce, King of Scotland. Written anno 1375, by the Revd. John Barbour, domestic chaplain to King Robert II.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1758. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T190006
Blind Harry (Male, born 1470, died 1492)
Genre: History
Blind Harry's History of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Andrew Story
Author: Blind Harry (Male, born 1470, died 1492), Genre: History
Blind Harry's History of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 388303
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Epist. ad Pison. cum Notis.& Com 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/5/27 (Thursday).
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Epistola ad Pisones with an English translation commentary and notes
Confidence level: Certain
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Q. Horatii Flacci epistolae ad Pisones, et Augustum: with an English commentary and notes. To which are added two dissertations: the one, on the provinces of the several species of dramatic poetry; the other, on poetical imitation.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Hurd, Richard
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T46145
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Poetry
Epistles of Horace
Borrowed: 1773/5/27 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217127
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Francis Horace 1 vol
Borrowed: 1776/3/28 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: Poetry
Francis Horace
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Poetry
A poetical translation of the works of Horace: with the original text, and notes collected from the best Latin and French commentators on that author. By the Revd Mr. Philip Francis, ... In four volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Revd. Mr Philip Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T42740
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Borrowed: 1776/3/28 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217124
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Ernesti Cicero v 1,2,3,4,5
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Johann August Ernest (Male, born 1707, died 1781)
Genre: Reference Works
Ernesti Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Johann August Ernest (Male, born 1707, died 1781)
Genre: Reference Works
Io. Avgvsti Ernesti Clavis Ciceroniana sive Indices rervm et verborvm philologico-critici in opera Ciceronis : Accedvnt Graeca Ciceronis necessariis observationibvs illvstrata.
Language: English . Published: Halle. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 3 borrowing records
Johann August Ernest (Male, born 1707, died 1781)
Genre: Reference Works
Clavis Ciceroniana sive Indices Rerum et Verborum Philologico-Critici in Opera Ciceronis
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Johann August Ernest (Male, born 1707, died 1781), Genre: Reference Works
Clavis Ciceroniana sive Indices Rerum et Verborum Philologico-Critici in Opera Ciceronis
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 217112
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Borrowed: 1775/2/9 (Thursday).
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum eclogae decem. The Bucolicks of Virgil, with an English translation and notes. By John Martyn, F R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T139419
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrowed: 1775/2/9 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217118
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hook's Rom Hist v. 1st
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217106
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Blackwells Court of August 3 voll
Borrowed: 1775/2/9 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Blackwell's Court of Augustus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Memoirs of the court of Augustus.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753-1755. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 53 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: T142959
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Memoirs of the Court of Augustus
Borrowed: 1775/2/9 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Memoirs of the Court of Augustus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 217190
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Hermes
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes
Confidence level: Likely
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes: or, a philosophical inquiry concerning language and universal grammar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T106496
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780), Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Record ID 217193
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Adams on Globes
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Adam on Globes
Confidence level: Certain
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
A treatise describing the construction, and Explaining the use, of New Celestial and Terrestrial globes. Designed to illustrate, In the most Easy and Natural Manner, The Phoenomena of the Earth and Heavens, And to shew the Correspondence of the Two Spheres. With a great Variety of Astronomical and Geographical problems. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T53466
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Record ID 217142
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Salmons Grammar
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Salmon's Geographical Grammar
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several Kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive, Containing, I. A Description of the Figure and Motion of the Earth. II. Geographical Definitions and Problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the Globe into Land and Water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world: their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with An account of the Air, Soil, Produce, Traffic, Curiosities, Arms, Religion, Language, Universities, Bishoprics, Manners, Customs, Habits, and Coins, in use in the several Kingdoms and States described. By Mr Salmon. Illustrated with a new set of Maps of the Countries described, and other Copper-Plates, ten whereof were not in any former edition. A new edition, with large additions, which bring the history down to the present time.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T69008
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical and Historical Grammar
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 217139
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Salmons Gazeteer
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Gazeteer
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
The modern gazetteer: or, A short view of the several nations of the world. Absolutely necessary for rendering the public news, and other historical occurrences, intelligible and entertaining. Containing, I. An introduction to geography; with directions for the use of the terrestrial globe. II. The situation and extent of all the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and chief towns, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: also, a description of the most considerable seas, lakes, rivers and mountains, all rang’d in alphabetical order. III. The produce, manufactures, trade, constitution, forces, revenues, and religion, of the several countries. IV. The genealogies and families of the emperors, kings, and princes, now reigning. By Mr. Salmon.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: N22214
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Modern Gazetteer: or, A Short View of the Several Nations of the World
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Modern Gazetteer: or, A Short View of the Several Nations of the World
Record ID 217205
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Livy Rudimanni vol 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Livy Rudimanni
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Titi Livii patavini historiarum ab urbe condita libri qui supersunt· Cum omnium epitomis, ac deperditorum fragmentis: ad optimas editiones castigati, accurante Tho. Ruddimanno, A.M. ...
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Thomas Ruddiman
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: N64639
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
History of Rome [Livy]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217133
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Olivet's Cicero vol 1st
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Oliveti Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tulli Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, ex editione Josephi Oliveti
Language: Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1745-1747. Format: 4to. Pagination: 9 vols.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 10 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217211
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Francis Horace
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Poetry
Francis Horace
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Poetry
A poetical translation of the works of Horace: with the original text, and notes collected from the best Latin and French commentators on that author. By the Revd Mr. Philip Francis, ... In four volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Revd. Mr Philip Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T42740
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Record ID 217217
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 2
Coleman 2v
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Coleman
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
The comedies of Terence, translated into familiar blank verse. By George Colman. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: T137837
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Record ID 217304
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Beattie's Poems
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Poetry
Beattie's Poems
Confidence level: Certain
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Poetry
Original poems and translations. By James Beattie, A.M.
Language: English . Published: London | | [i.e. Aberdeen?]. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T136422
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Poetry
Original Poems and Translations [James Beattie]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217277
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
World Displayed v. 19
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 217244
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Young's Dictionary
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
Young's Dictionary
Confidence level: Certain
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
A new Latin-English dictionary: containing all the words proper for reading the classic writers, with the Authorities subjoined to each Word and Phrase. To which is prefixed, a new English-Latin dictionary, carefully compiled from The best Authors in our Language. Both Parts greatly improved, beyond all the preceding Works of the same Nature; supplying their Deficiencies, and comprising whatever is useful and valuable in all former Dictionaries. The second edition, corrected and improved. By the King’s Authority. Designed for the General Use of Schools and Private Gentlemen. By the Rev. Mr. William Young, Editor of Ainsworth’s Dictionary.
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T78096
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Young (Male, died 1757), Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Record ID 217256
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Hume's Hist 6&7
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 217274
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Origin of Laws v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
The origin of laws, arts, and sciences, and their progress among the most ancient nations.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T98203
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758), Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217265
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Hume's Hist. 8
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 217346
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Pope's Works, v. 1, 2
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope Esq. In nine volumes, complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: together with the commentary and notes of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T5439
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217373
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Cicero Oliveti
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 217349
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Robertson's Hist of Charles 5th v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217319
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Brydon's Tour vol. 2nd
Borrowed: 1774/30. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Brydon's Tour
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk; from P. Brydone, F.R.S. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T88892
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1774/30.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217409
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Martyn on Virgil
Borrowed: 1777/10/4 (Saturday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum eclogae decem. The Bucolicks of Virgil, with an English translation and notes. By John Martyn, F R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T139419
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrowed: 1777/10/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217361
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Henry's History Britain v. 1st
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans Under Julius Caesar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1793. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217391
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Rom Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217421
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Henry's Hist v. 2
Borrowed: 1777/10/29 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans Under Julius Caesar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1793. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1777/10/29 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217517
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Rom Hist v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217487
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Oliveti Cicero v. 5
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Oliveti Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tulli Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, ex editione Josephi Oliveti
Language: Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1745-1747. Format: 4to. Pagination: 9 vols.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 10 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 217514
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Roman history v. 2, 3, 5
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 5
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]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
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 2, Volume 3, Volume 5
Record ID 217472
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Adams on Globes
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Adam on Globes
Confidence level: Certain
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
A treatise describing the construction, and Explaining the use, of New Celestial and Terrestrial globes. Designed to illustrate, In the most Easy and Natural Manner, The Phoenomena of the Earth and Heavens, And to shew the Correspondence of the Two Spheres. With a great Variety of Astronomical and Geographical problems. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T53466
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Record ID 217502
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Martyn's Virgil
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum eclogae decem. The Bucolicks of Virgil, with an English translation and notes. By John Martyn, F R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T139419
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217496
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Ruddiman's Livy v. 1
Borrowed: 1779/4/4 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Ruddiman's Livy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Titi Livii patavini historiarum ab urbe condita libri qui supersunt· Cum omnium epitomis, ac deperditorum fragmentis: ad optimas editiones castigati, accurante Tho. Ruddimanno, A.M. ...
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Thomas Ruddiman
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: N64639
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
History of Rome [Livy]
Borrowed: 1779/4/4 (Sunday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217613
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Young's Dictionary
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
Young's Dictionary
Confidence level: Certain
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
A new Latin-English dictionary: containing all the words proper for reading the classic writers, with the Authorities subjoined to each Word and Phrase. To which is prefixed, a new English-Latin dictionary, carefully compiled from The best Authors in our Language. Both Parts greatly improved, beyond all the preceding Works of the same Nature; supplying their Deficiencies, and comprising whatever is useful and valuable in all former Dictionaries. The second edition, corrected and improved. By the King’s Authority. Designed for the General Use of Schools and Private Gentlemen. By the Rev. Mr. William Young, Editor of Ainsworth’s Dictionary.
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T78096
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Young (Male, died 1757), Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Record ID 217628
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Spelman's Expedition of Cyrus 2 vols
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Spelman's Expedition of Cyrus
Shelfmark: 60.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
The expedition of Cyrus into Persia; and the retreat of the ten thousand Greeks. Translated from Xenophon, with critical and historical notes, by Edward Spelman, Esq; in two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Spelman, Edward
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T139175
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Expedition of Cyrus
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217580
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Guthrie's Cicero's Offices
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Guthrie's Cicero's Offices
Shelfmark: 577.
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. T. Cicero de oratore. Or, his three dialogues upon the character and qualifications of an orator. Translated into English. With notes ... and an introductory preface. By William Guthrie, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Guthrie, William
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T170521
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
On the Orator [Cicero]
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 217571
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Rom Hist 2 vol
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217619
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Francis Horace vol 3&4
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Poetry
Francis Horace
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Poetry
A poetical translation of the works of Horace: with the original text, and notes collected from the best Latin and French commentators on that author. By the Revd Mr. Philip Francis, ... In four volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Revd. Mr Philip Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T42740
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 217541
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Olivet's Cicero 1, 3, 7, 9
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Oliveti Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3, Volume 7, Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tulli Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, ex editione Josephi Oliveti
Language: Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1745-1747. Format: 4to. Pagination: 9 vols.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 10 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3, Volume 7, Volume 9
Record ID 217667
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Rollin's Rom. Hist Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1771. Returned: yes.
Robert Farquhar
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
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: 1771.
Borrower: Robert Farquhar
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 217679
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Duncan's Caesar Vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1771. Returned: yes.
Robert Farquhar
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Duncan's Caesar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The commentaries of Cæsar, translated into English. To which is prefixed a Discourse concerning the Roman art of war. By William Duncan, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: William Duncan (1717-1760)
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T136733
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Commentaries of Julius Caesar
Borrowed: 1771.
Borrower: Robert Farquhar
Author: Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217733
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Cicero not. Olivet
Borrowed: 1774/2/26 (Saturday).
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrowed: 1774/2/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 217796
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Universal Hist. 2, 3
Borrowed: 1774/10/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1774/10/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 217811
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Universal Hist. Vol 5,6
Borrowed: 1774/11/2 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1774/11/2 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 217763
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Swift's Works
Borrowed: 1774/6/13 (Monday).
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift's Works
Confidence level: Very likely
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T143502
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1774/6/13 (Monday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 217790
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Universal Hist. vol 1
Borrowed: 1774/10/10 (Monday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1774/10/10 (Monday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217820
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Universal Hist Vol 7, 8
Borrowed: 1774/12/4 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1774/12/4 (Sunday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 217700
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Hume's Hist. V. 5
Borrowed: 1771/10/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1771/10/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 217721
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Duncan's Caesar Vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1773/12/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Duncan's Caesar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The commentaries of Cæsar, translated into English. To which is prefixed a Discourse concerning the Roman art of war. By William Duncan, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: William Duncan (1717-1760)
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T136733
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Commentaries of Julius Caesar
Borrowed: 1773/12/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2