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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 56 times in 31 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 John Gerard (senior)
Gender: Male. Address: South Ronaldsay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
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 John Gerard (senior)
Author: Walter Steuart of Pardovan (Male, died 1721), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 390997
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 19
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1816/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1816/12/21 (Saturday).
Mr J. Spence
Gender: Male.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1816/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1816/12/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr J. Spence
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 391198
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 22
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1816/12/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1816/12/28 (Saturday).
Mr William Watt Bain
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1816/12/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1816/12/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Watt Bain
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 391312
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 24
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1816/12/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/1/8 (Wednesday).
Mrs Margaret Laing
Gender: Female.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1816/12/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/1/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mrs Margaret Laing
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 391441
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 26
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/1/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/1/18 (Saturday).
Reverend William Broadfoot
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Presbyterian Seceder.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/1/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/1/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend William Broadfoot
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 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 [Elizabeth] Traill
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.
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
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 56 times in 31 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 [Elizabeth] 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 391516
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 27
Robison Historyof Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/1/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/1/22 (Wednesday).
Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the throne of England [Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary, and of King James VI
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T65396
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1817/1/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/1/22 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Robertson
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 391579
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 28
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/1/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/1/25 (Saturday).
Mr James Baikie of Tankerness
Gender: Male. Address: Tankerness Hall, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/1/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/1/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr James Baikie of Tankerness
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 391660
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 30
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/1/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/2/1 (Saturday).
Lieutenant John Baikie
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Factor/Agent. Independent Means > Gentleman. Mariner > Ships Owner.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/1/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/2/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Lieutenant John Baikie
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 391792
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 32
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/2/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/2/15 (Saturday).
Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Miscellaneous > Wife/Spouse.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/2/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/2/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mrs Omond
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 392148
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 33
Smiths Theory &c
Borrowed: 1817/2/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/12 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr Ramage
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments, or, An essay towards an analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves. To which is added, a dissertation on the origin of languages. By Adam Smith, LL. D
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments, or, An essay towards an analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves. To which is added, a dissertation on the origin of languages. By Adam Smith, LL. D
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T95116
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Borrowed: 1817/2/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Ramage
Author: Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 392163
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 33
Letters from Scot.
Borrowed: 1817/2/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/2/19 (Wednesday).
Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Miscellaneous > Wife/Spouse.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/2/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/2/19 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mrs Omond
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 392169
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 33
Letters from Scot.
Borrowed: 1817/2/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/2/26 (Wednesday).
Mr Robert Pringle Esquire
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/2/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/2/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Pringle Esquire
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 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: Stronsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
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: 11
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 392337
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 36
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/2/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/8 (Saturday).
Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Gender: Male. Address: Elsness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/2/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/3/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 392379
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 37
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/3/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/8 (Saturday).
Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/3/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Robertson
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 392499
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 39
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/3/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/15 (Saturday).
Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/3/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Robertson
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 392655
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 41
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/3/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/28 (Friday).
Mrs Craigie of Elwickbank
Gender: Female. Address: Elwick-Bank, Shapinsay.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/3/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/3/28 (Friday).
Borrower: Mrs Craigie of Elwickbank
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 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.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
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 56 times in 31 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 393642
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 54
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/6/14 (Saturday).
Mr James Riddoch Esquire
Gender: Male. Address: Cairston, Stromness.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Politics/Office Holders > Lord Provost/Provost.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/5/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/6/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr James Riddoch Esquire
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394095
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 56
Swifts Works
Borrowed: 1817/5/31 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/6/7 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr Andrew Smith
Gender: Male. Address: Holm.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 10
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1817/5/31 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/6/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Andrew Smith
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 10
Record ID 394182
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 57
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/6/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/2 (Wednesday).
Mr Fotheringhame
Gender: Male.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/6/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/2 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Fotheringhame
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394455
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 62
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/30 (Wednesday).
Mr Malcolm Laing
Gender: Male. Address: Stenzie, Stronsay.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/30 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394437
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 62
Robertson's Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Mrs Armit
Gender: Female.
Occupation (normalised): Miscellaneous > Wife/Spouse.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the throne of England [Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary, and of King James VI
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T65396
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mrs Armit
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
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 John Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
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: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1817/9/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/31 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Dr John 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 394830
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 68
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/9/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/27 (Saturday).
Mrs Isabella Thuring
Gender: Female. Address: King Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Miscellaneous > Wife/Spouse.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/9/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mrs Isabella Thuring
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394899
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 70
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/27 (Saturday).
Mr George Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Gordon
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395043
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 73
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Dr Gillies
Gender: Male.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Dr Gillies
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 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. Address: Stronsay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
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.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Clerks.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 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. Address: Cairston; Broad Street, Stromness; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. 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: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 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 395571
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 83
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1817/11/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr John Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Evie.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/11/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Duguid
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 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.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
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 26 times in 14 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 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.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
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: 11
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 407594
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 2
Sailor's letters
Borrowed: 1820/12/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/1/10 (Wednesday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick 4th of Trenaby
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1820/12/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/1/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick 4th of Trenaby
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 407570
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 2
Montesquieu Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1820/12/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1820/12/23 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1820/12/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1820/12/23 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 407921
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 5
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1821/1/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/4 (Sunday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick 4th of Trenaby
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1821/1/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/4 (Sunday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick 4th of Trenaby
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408263
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 8
Baillies Letters
Borrowed: 1821/2/10 (Saturday).
Mr Alexander Peterkin Esquire
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Sheriff.
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 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 26 times in 14 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: 1821/2/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Peterkin Esquire
Author: Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 408242
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 8
Kames Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday).
Mr William Strang
Gender: Male. Address: Lop Ness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Factor/Agent. Independent Means > Gentleman.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Strang
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 408356
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 9
Kames Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/24 (Saturday).
Mr William Strang
Gender: Male. Address: Lop Ness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Factor/Agent. Independent Means > Gentleman.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Strang
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 408464
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 10
Kames Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Mr William Strang
Gender: Male. Address: Lop Ness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Factor/Agent. Independent Means > Gentleman.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Strang
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 408536
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
Kame's Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/2/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/21 (Saturday).
Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Surveyor.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/2/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Turnbull
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408581
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
Osbecks Travels
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Mr John Lawrence
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Alternative spelling: Laurence
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 56 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Lawrence
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 408689
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 12
Sailors Letters
Borrowed: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/21 (Wednesday).
Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Gender: Female. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/21 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408632
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 12
Swift's Works
Borrowed: 1821/3/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1821/3/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 409565
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 16
Sailors Letters
Borrowed: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/29 (Sunday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/29 (Sunday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 409823
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 18
Montesquieu's Spiritoflaw
Borrowed: 1821/5/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/5/19 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1821/5/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/5/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 409907
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 19
Swifts works
Borrowed: 1821/5/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/6/13 (Wednesday).
Mr Peter Lendrum Scarth
Gender: Male.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1821/5/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/6/13 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Peter Lendrum Scarth
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 410183
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 21
Kames Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/6/25 (Monday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/6/25 (Monday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 410096
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 21
Watson's Apology
Borrowed: 1821/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/6/30 (Saturday).
Mr J. Baikie
Gender: Male.
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: 11
ESTC: T75721
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Borrowed: 1821/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/6/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr J. Baikie
Author: Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816), Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 410156
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 21
Kame's Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/6/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/7/21 (Saturday).
Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Surveyor.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/6/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/7/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Turnbull
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 410195
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 22
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1821/6/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/7/4 (Wednesday).
Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Miscellaneous > Wife/Spouse.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1821/6/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/7/4 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mrs Omond
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 410447
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 24
Watson's Apology of Bible
Borrowed: 1821/7/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/11/2 (Friday).
Reverend Mr James Duguid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
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: 11
ESTC: T75721
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Borrowed: 1821/7/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/11/2 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr James Duguid
Author: Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816), Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 410477
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 24
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1821/8/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/9/29 (Saturday).
Mrs [J.] Erskine
Gender: Female.
Occupation (normalised): Miscellaneous > Wife/Spouse.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1821/8/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/9/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mrs [J.] Erskine
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 410465
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 24
Travels of Zoroaster
Borrowed: 1821/8/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/8/8 (Wednesday).
Mr John Lawrence
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Alternative spelling: Laurence
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Travel
The travels of Zoroaster, king of the Bactrians. Composed chiefly for the instruction of a young prince
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Travel
The travels of Zoroaster, king of the Bactrians. Composed chiefly for the instruction of a young prince
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 5 borrowing records
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Travel
The Travels of Zoroaster, King of the Bactrians
Borrowed: 1821/8/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/8/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Lawrence
The Travels of Zoroaster, King of the Bactrians
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 410561
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 25
Swift's Works
Borrowed: 1821/9/5 (Wednesday).
Dr John Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1821/9/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Dr John Bremner
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Record ID 410669
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 26
Kame's Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/9/17 (Monday). Returned: 1821/10/26 (Friday).
Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Physician.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/9/17 (Monday). Returned: 1821/10/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 410729
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 27
Osbecks China
Borrowed: 1821/9/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/11/26 (Monday).
Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Walls.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
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 56 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1821/9/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/11/26 (Monday).
Borrower: Reverend Dr Thomas Bremner
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 410969
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 29
Tillotson 8.vo
Borrowed: 1821/10/8 (Monday). Returned: 1821/12/14 (Friday).
Mr P. Jolly
Gender: Male.
Alternative spelling: Jollie
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Tillotson 8vo (original title)
The works of the most Reverend Dr John Tillotson late lord archbishop of Canterbury. In ten volumes. (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
The works of the most Reverend Dr John Tillotson late lord archbishop of Canterbury. In ten volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: fol.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T179732
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Works of John Tillotson
Borrowed: 1821/10/8 (Monday). Returned: 1821/12/14 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr P. Jolly
Author: John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694), Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 410927
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 29
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1821/10/5 (Friday). Returned: 1821/10/9 (Tuesday).
Mr John Lawrence
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Alternative spelling: Laurence
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1821/10/5 (Friday). Returned: 1821/10/9 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr John Lawrence
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 411278
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 32
Tillotson's Works
Borrowed: 1821/11/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1821/12/14 (Friday).
Mr P. Jolly
Gender: Male.
Alternative spelling: Jollie
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Tillotson 8vo (original title)
The works of the most Reverend Dr John Tillotson late lord archbishop of Canterbury. In ten volumes. (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
The works of the most Reverend Dr John Tillotson late lord archbishop of Canterbury. In ten volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: fol.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T179732
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Works of John Tillotson
Borrowed: 1821/11/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1821/12/14 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr P. Jolly
Author: John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694), Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 411452
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 34
Osbeck's Travels
Borrowed: 1821/11/26 (Monday). Returned: 1821/12/14 (Friday).
Dr John Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
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 56 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1821/11/26 (Monday). Returned: 1821/12/14 (Friday).
Borrower: Dr John Bremner
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 411731
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 37
Tillotson's Works
Borrowed: 1821/12/21 (Friday). Returned: 1822/1/19 (Saturday).
Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Tillotson 8vo (original title)
The works of the most Reverend Dr John Tillotson late lord archbishop of Canterbury. In ten volumes. (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
The works of the most Reverend Dr John Tillotson late lord archbishop of Canterbury. In ten volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: fol.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T179732
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Works of John Tillotson
Borrowed: 1821/12/21 (Friday). Returned: 1822/1/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Robertson
Author: John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694), Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 411812
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 37
Turkish Spy
Borrowed: 1822/1/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/1/25 (Friday).
Dr Grant
Gender: Male.
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 161 times in 43 borrowing records
ESTC: T91577
Giovanni Paolo Marana (Male, born 1642, died 1693)
Genre: Lives
Letters Writ by a Turkish Spy
Borrowed: 1822/1/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/1/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Dr Grant
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 411830
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 38
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1822/1/4 (Friday). Returned: 1822/1/22 (Tuesday).
Captain William Richan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1822/1/4 (Friday). Returned: 1822/1/22 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain William Richan
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 411959
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 39
Letters from Scotland
Borrowed: 1822/1/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/2/1 (Friday).
Captain William Richan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1822/1/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/2/1 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain William Richan
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 412307
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 42
Swift's Works
Borrowed: 1822/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1822/4/2 (Tuesday).
Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Physician.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1822/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1822/4/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12
Record ID 412427
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 43
Osbeck Travels
Borrowed: 1822/2/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1822/3/5 (Tuesday).
Mr John Rae Esquire
Gender: Male. Address: Clestrain, Orphir.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird.
Alternative spelling: Ray
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 56 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1822/2/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1822/3/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr John Rae 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 412862
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 46
Osbeck's Travels
Borrowed: 1822/3/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1822/4/17 (Wednesday).
Dr Grant
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 56 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1822/3/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1822/4/17 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Dr Grant
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 412829
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 46
Macauley's History
Borrowed: 1822/3/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/5/3 (Friday).
Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791)
Genre: History
The history of England from the accession of Iames I to the elevation of the House of Hanover. By Catharine Macaulay
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791)
Genre: History
The history of England from the accession of Iames I to the elevation of the House of Hanover.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769-1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 45 times in 30 borrowing records
ESTC: T106229
Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791)
Genre: History
History of England [Catherine Macaulay]
Borrowed: 1822/3/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/5/3 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Author: Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791), Genre: History
History of England [Catherine Macaulay]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 413309
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 50
Urquharts Tracts
Borrowed: 1822/5/17 (Friday). Returned: 1822/9/17 (Tuesday).
Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Sir Thomas Urquhart (Male, born 1611, died 1660)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Tracts of the learned and celebrated antiquarian Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Sir Thomas Urquhart (Male, born 1611, died 1660)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Tracts of the learned and celebrated antiquarian Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty. Videlizet, I. A peculiar promptuary of time; wherein is displayed a most exact Directory for all particular Chronologies in any Family whatsoever. II. The true pedigree and lineal Descent of the most antient and honourable Family of the Urquharts, in the house of Cromarty, from the creation of the World until the year of God 1652: with a Continuation of said Genealogy down to the present Time, extracted from the Records of the Lyon-Office. III. A curious dissertation on the universal language. IV. A vindication of the honour of Scotland, in the Characters of several hundreds of Scotsmen, his contemporaries, celebrated both at home and abroad for their Wit, Learning, or Military Prowess; in which is contained an Account (much more complete than any hitherto published) of the Life and Death of the admirable Crichton of Clunie: The whole interspersed with many curious and interesting Particulars relative to Scotland, the Clans, and other renowned Scotsmen, not taken notice of by any other Writer; and tending to illustrate many Passages in our History, hitherto very obscure.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T138234
Sir Thomas Urquhart (Male, born 1611, died 1660)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Tracts of the Learned and Celebrated Antiquarian Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty
Borrowed: 1822/5/17 (Friday). Returned: 1822/9/17 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Author: Sir Thomas Urquhart (Male, born 1611, died 1660), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Tracts of the Learned and Celebrated Antiquarian Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 413468
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 52
Review 1755
Borrowed: 1822/6/7 (Friday). Returned: 1822/7/5 (Friday).
Mr David Patterson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Schoolmaster.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Master/Dominie.
Alternative spelling: Paterson
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1755-1756.
Number of borrowings: 5
Borrowed: 1822/6/7 (Friday). Returned: 1822/7/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr David Patterson
Genre: Periodicals
Record ID 413546
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 52
Letters fm Scotland
Borrowed: 1822/6/17 (Monday).
Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Gender: Male. Address: Elsness, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1822/6/17 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Traill Urquhart of Elsness
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 413501
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 52
Osbeck's Travels
Borrowed: 1822/6/14 (Friday). Returned: 1822/7/3 (Wednesday).
Dr Grant
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 56 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1822/6/14 (Friday). Returned: 1822/7/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Dr Grant
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 413444
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 52
The Cry
Borrowed: 1822/5/31 (Friday). Returned: 1822/6/11 (Tuesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768)
Genre: Fiction
The cry: a new dramatic fable
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768)
Genre: Fiction
The cry: a new dramatic fable
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T141110
Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768)
Genre: Fiction
The Cry
Borrowed: 1822/5/31 (Friday). Returned: 1822/6/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Sarah Fielding (Female, born 1710, died 1768), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 413678
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 54
Kame's Sketches
Borrowed: 1822/7/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/7/12 (Friday).
Mr John Lawrence
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Alternative spelling: Laurence
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1822/7/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/7/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Lawrence
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 413696
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 54
Swift's Wks
Borrowed: 1822/7/2 (Tuesday).
Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Physician.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1822/7/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 413744
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 54
Edin. Review for 1755
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1822/9/17 (Tuesday).
Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1755-1756.
Number of borrowings: 5
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1822/9/17 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Genre: Periodicals
Record ID 413759
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 55
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1822/7/15 (Monday).
Mr James Drever
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Merchants/Traders.
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1822/7/15 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr James Drever
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 413756
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 55
Kame's Sketches
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1822/7/26 (Friday).
Mr John Lawrence
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Alternative spelling: Laurence
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1822/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1822/7/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Lawrence
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 414077
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 58
Review for 1755
Borrowed: 1822/9/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/9/24 (Tuesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1755-1756.
Number of borrowings: 5
Borrowed: 1822/9/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/9/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: Periodicals
Record ID 414086
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 58
Montesquieu &c
Borrowed: 1822/9/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/12/10 (Tuesday).
Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws [Montesquieu]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Spirit of Laws (T90872)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T90872
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Spirit of Laws
Borrowed: 1822/9/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/12/10 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755), Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 414257
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 59
Osbeck's Travels
Borrowed: 1822/10/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/4/15 (Monday).
Mr Keir
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 56 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1822/10/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/4/15 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Keir
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 414203
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 59
The Jewel
Borrowed: 1822/10/4 (Friday). Returned: 1822/12/24 (Tuesday).
Mr William Matheson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Surveyor.
Sir Thomas Urquhart (Male, born 1611, died 1660)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Tracts of the learned and celebrated antiquarian Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Sir Thomas Urquhart (Male, born 1611, died 1660)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Tracts of the learned and celebrated antiquarian Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty. Videlizet, I. A peculiar promptuary of time; wherein is displayed a most exact Directory for all particular Chronologies in any Family whatsoever. II. The true pedigree and lineal Descent of the most antient and honourable Family of the Urquharts, in the house of Cromarty, from the creation of the World until the year of God 1652: with a Continuation of said Genealogy down to the present Time, extracted from the Records of the Lyon-Office. III. A curious dissertation on the universal language. IV. A vindication of the honour of Scotland, in the Characters of several hundreds of Scotsmen, his contemporaries, celebrated both at home and abroad for their Wit, Learning, or Military Prowess; in which is contained an Account (much more complete than any hitherto published) of the Life and Death of the admirable Crichton of Clunie: The whole interspersed with many curious and interesting Particulars relative to Scotland, the Clans, and other renowned Scotsmen, not taken notice of by any other Writer; and tending to illustrate many Passages in our History, hitherto very obscure.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T138234
Sir Thomas Urquhart (Male, born 1611, died 1660)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Tracts of the Learned and Celebrated Antiquarian Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty
Borrowed: 1822/10/4 (Friday). Returned: 1822/12/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr William Matheson
Author: Sir Thomas Urquhart (Male, born 1611, died 1660), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Tracts of the Learned and Celebrated Antiquarian Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 414458
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 61
Night Thoughts
Borrowed: 1822/11/1 (Friday). Returned: 1822/11/29 (Friday).
Mr John Flett
Gender: Male.
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
The complaint: or, night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
The complaint: or, night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T27223
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
Complaint: or, Night-thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
Borrowed: 1822/11/1 (Friday). Returned: 1822/11/29 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Flett
Author: Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765), Genre: Poetry
Complaint: or, Night-thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 414512
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 62
Ed. Review
Borrowed: 1822/11/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/12/3 (Tuesday).
Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Gender: Male. Address: Firth.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1755-1756.
Number of borrowings: 5
Borrowed: 1822/11/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1822/12/3 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Genre: Periodicals
Record ID 414794
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 64
Ed. Review
Borrowed: 1822/12/9 (Monday).
Reverend Mr Andrew Smith
Gender: Male. Address: Holm.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Edinburgh review [1755]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1755-1756.
Number of borrowings: 5
Record ID 415712
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 73
2 Tillotns. Sermons
Borrowed: 1823/3/21 (Friday). Returned: 1823/9/12 (Friday).
Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Gender: Male. Address: Firth.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Tillotson 8vo (original title)
The works of the most Reverend Dr John Tillotson late lord archbishop of Canterbury. In ten volumes. (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified
Confidence level: Very likely
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
The works of the most Reverend Dr John Tillotson late lord archbishop of Canterbury. In ten volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: fol.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T179732
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Works of John Tillotson
Borrowed: 1823/3/21 (Friday). Returned: 1823/9/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr William Malcolm
Author: John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694), Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified
Record ID 415763
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 74
1 Watson on Christianity
Borrowed: 1823/3/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1823/4/25 (Friday).
Reverend Mr Taylor
Gender: Male. Address: Stronsay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
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: 11
ESTC: T75721
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Borrowed: 1823/3/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1823/4/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Taylor
Author: Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816), Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 416096
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 77
1 Swift's works vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1823/5/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/5/23 (Friday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1823/5/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/5/23 (Friday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 416090
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 77
1 Smith's Theory,
Borrowed: 1823/5/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/9/12 (Friday).
Reverend Mr Gavin Hamilton
Gender: Male. Address: Hoy.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments, or, An essay towards an analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves. To which is added, a dissertation on the origin of languages. By Adam Smith, LL. D
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments, or, An essay towards an analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves. To which is added, a dissertation on the origin of languages. By Adam Smith, LL. D
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T95116
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Borrowed: 1823/5/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/9/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Gavin Hamilton
Author: Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 416156
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 78
4 Swift's works 6,7,10,12
Borrowed: 1823/5/9 (Friday). Returned: 1823/5/15 (Thursday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 10, Volume 12
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1823/5/9 (Friday). Returned: 1823/5/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 10, Volume 12
Record ID 416231
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 79
2 Sailors letters
Borrowed: 1823/5/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/7/4 (Friday).
Reverend Mr William Grant
Gender: Male. Address: Cross, Sanday.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1823/5/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/7/4 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr William Grant
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 416777
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 84
3 Travels of Zoroaster
Borrowed: 1823/8/6 (Wednesday). Returned: 1823/10/3 (Friday).
Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Surveyor.
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Travel
The travels of Zoroaster, king of the Bactrians. Composed chiefly for the instruction of a young prince
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Travel
The travels of Zoroaster, king of the Bactrians. Composed chiefly for the instruction of a young prince
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 5 borrowing records
Genre: Fiction, Genre: Travel
The Travels of Zoroaster, King of the Bactrians
Borrowed: 1823/8/6 (Wednesday). Returned: 1823/10/3 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr George Turnbull
The Travels of Zoroaster, King of the Bactrians
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 417071
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 87
1 Osbeck's China vol1st.
Borrowed: 1823/9/26 (Friday). Returned: 1823/9/30 (Tuesday).
John Taylor
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian.
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 56 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1823/9/26 (Friday). Returned: 1823/9/30 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Taylor
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 417704
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 90
1 Letters from Scotlandvol2nd.
Borrowed: 1823/10/28 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/11/4 (Tuesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1823/10/28 (Tuesday). Returned: 1823/11/4 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 418196
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 94
2 Robertson's Scotland
Borrowed: 1823/12/5 (Friday). Returned: 1824/2/13 (Friday).
Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the throne of England [Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary, and of King James VI
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T65396
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1823/12/5 (Friday). Returned: 1824/2/13 (Friday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr J. Duguid
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 418226
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 94
Swifts work vol 1st
Borrowed: 1823/12/12 (Friday). Returned: 1824/1/20 (Tuesday).
Dr John Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 14 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T218737
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1823/12/12 (Friday). Returned: 1824/1/20 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Dr John Bremner
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 418368
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 96
1 Smiths Theory
Borrowed: 1823/12/26 (Friday). Returned: 1824/1/9 (Friday).
Mr William Sinclair
Gender: Male. Address: Breckness, Sandwick.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird.
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments, or, An essay towards an analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves. To which is added, a dissertation on the origin of languages. By Adam Smith, LL. D
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments, or, An essay towards an analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves. To which is added, a dissertation on the origin of languages. By Adam Smith, LL. D
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T95116
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Borrowed: 1823/12/26 (Friday). Returned: 1824/1/9 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr William Sinclair
Author: Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1