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Record ID 18748
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 164
Philosoph. Transactions V. 4th
Borrowed: 1751/9/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1751/11/15 (Monday). Classmark: F.5.18. Original Returned Text: Philos. Transact. V . 4th.
Professor Henry Rymer
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1684-1758. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1408529436.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student. Education > University Professor.
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Philosophical transactions : giving some accompt of the present undertakings, studies, and labours of the ingenious in many considerable parts of the world.
Classmark: F.5.18, F.7?, L.5.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Philosophical transactions : giving some accompt of the present undertakings, studies, and labours of the ingenious in many considerable parts of the world.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1665-1775. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 147 times in 103 borrowing records
ESTC: P2656
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Philosophical Transactions: Giving some Accompt of the Present Undertakings, Studies, and Labours of the Ingenious in Many Considerable Parts of the World
Borrowed: 1751/9/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1751/11/15 (Monday).
Borrower: Professor Henry Rymer
Author: Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 18754
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 164
Universal Hist. Vol. 13th
Borrowed: 1751/11/15 (Monday). Returned: 1751/12/12 (Sunday). Classmark: K.4.14. Original Returned Text: Univers. Hist. V. 13th.
Professor Henry Rymer
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1684-1758. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1408529436.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student. Education > University Professor.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1751/11/15 (Monday). Returned: 1751/12/12 (Sunday).
Borrower: Professor Henry Rymer
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Record ID 18793
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 165
Universal History Vol. 11th
Borrowed: 1753/1/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1753/6/22 (Friday). Classmark: K.4.14. Original Returned Text: Universal History V. 11th. Professor: Andrew Shaw.
William Taylor
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1753/1/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1753/6/22 (Friday).
Borrower: William Taylor
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Record ID 18800
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 166
Universal History V. 1 & 2d
Borrowed: 1751/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1751/12/4 (Saturday). Classmark: K.4.14. Original Returned Text: Univers. Hist. V . 1 & 2d. Professor: David Young.
Simon Blair
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1367553788.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1751/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1751/12/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Simon Blair
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 18834
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 167
Universal Hist. Vol 11th
Borrowed: 1751/11/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1751/11/20 (Saturday). Classmark: K.4.. Original Returned Text: Universal Hist. Vol 11th. Professor: Henry Rymer.
James Laing
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1732-1814. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1390697516.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1751/11/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1751/11/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Laing
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Record ID 18828
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 167
Univers. Hist. Vol 10th
Borrowed: 1751/10/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1751/11/1 (Monday). Classmark: K.4.. Original Returned Text: Univers. Hist. Vol 10th. Professor: John Young.
James Laing
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1732-1814. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1390697516.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1751/10/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1751/11/1 (Monday).
Borrower: James Laing
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 18825
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 167
Universal Hist. Vol 9th
Borrowed: 1751/10/14 (Thursday). Returned: 1751/10/16 (Saturday). Classmark: K.4.14. Original Returned Text: Univers. Hist. Vol 9th. Professor: Henry Rymer.
James Laing
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1732-1814. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1390697516.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1751/10/14 (Thursday). Returned: 1751/10/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Laing
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 18881
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 169
Universal History Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1751/12/27 (Monday). Returned: 1752/3/16 (Thursday). Classmark: K.4.14. Original Returned Text: Univers. Hist. V. 1st. Professor: Walter Wilson.
Robert Watson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1730-1781. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417642364.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student. Education > University Professor.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1751/12/27 (Monday). Returned: 1752/3/16 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Watson
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 18888
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 169
Universal History V . 2d
Borrowed: 1752/3/16 (Thursday). Returned: 1752/7/7 (Friday). Classmark: K.4.14. Original Returned Text: Univers. Hist. V . 2d. Professor: Walter Wilson.
Robert Watson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1730-1781. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417642364.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student. Education > University Professor.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1752/3/16 (Thursday). Returned: 1752/7/7 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Watson
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 18912
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 170
Œconomy of Hum. Life
Borrowed: 1752/3/26 (Sunday). Returned: 1752/4/10 (Monday). Classmark: K.8.20. Original Returned Text: Œconomy of Hum. Life. Professor: Henry Rymer.
James Laing
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1732-1814. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1390697516.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The oeconomy of human life. Translated from an Indian manuscript, written by an ancient Bramin. To which is prefixed, an account of the manner in which the said manuscript was discover'd. In a letter from and English gentleman, now residing in CHina, to the Earl of ****.
Classmark: K.8.20, Q.7.29.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The oeconomy of human life. Translated from an Indian manuscript, written by an ancient Bramin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T82493
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeconomy of Human Life
Borrowed: 1752/3/26 (Sunday). Returned: 1752/4/10 (Monday).
Borrower: James Laing
Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 18936
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 171
Life of Peter Wilkins 2 vs.
Borrowed: 1752/3/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1752/4/10 (Monday). Classmark: K. .. Original Returned Text: Life of Peter Wilkins 2 vs. Professor: Henry Rymer.
John Barclay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1734-1798. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1365397532.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Paltock (Male, born 1697, died 1767)
Genre: Fiction
The life and adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish man: relating particularly, his shipwreck near the South Pole; his wonderful Passage thro’ a subterraneous Cavern into a kind of new World; his there meeting with a Gawry or flying Woman, whose Life he preserv’d, and afterwards married her; his extraordinary Conveyance to the Country of Glums and Gawrys, or Men and Women that fly. Likewise a Description of this strange Country, with the Laws, Customs, and Manners of its Inhabitants, and the Author’s remarkable Transactions among them. Taken from his own Mouth, in his Passage to England, from off Cape Horn in America, in the Ship Hector. With an Introduction, giving an Account of the surprizing Manner of his coming on board that surprizing Manner of his coming on board that Vessel, and his Death on his landing at Plymouth in the Year 1739. Illustrated with several Cuts, clearly and distinctly representing the Structure and Mechanism of the Wings of the Glums and Gawrys, and the Manner in which they use them either to swim or fly. By R.S. a passenger in the Hector. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: K.8.24, D.6.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Paltock (Male, born 1697, died 1767)
Genre: Fiction
The life and adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish man: relating particularly, his shipwreck near the South Pole; his wonderful Passage thro’ a subterraneous Cavern into a kind of new World; his there meeting with a Gawry or flying Woman, whose Life he preserv’d, and afterwards married her; his extraordinary Conveyance to the Country of Glums and Gawrys, or Men and Women that fly. Likewise a Description of this strange Country, with the Laws, Customs, and Manners of its Inhabitants, and the Author’s remarkable Transactions among them. Taken from his own Mouth, in his Passage to England, from off Cape Horn in America, in the Ship Hector. With an Introduction, giving an Account of the surprizing Manner of his coming on board that surprizing Manner of his coming on board that Vessel, and his Death on his landing at Plymouth in the Year 1739. Illustrated with several Cuts, clearly and distinctly representing the Structure and Mechanism of the Wings of the Glums and Gawrys, and the Manner in which they use them either to swim or fly. By R.S. a passenger in the Hector. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 82 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T92780
Robert Paltock (Male, born 1697, died 1767)
Genre: Fiction
Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish Man
Borrowed: 1752/3/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1752/4/10 (Monday).
Borrower: John Barclay
Author: Robert Paltock (Male, born 1697, died 1767), Genre: Fiction
Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 18954
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 172
Peregrine pickle 4 vs, to J.G.
Borrowed: 1752/7/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1752/10/4 (Wednesday). Classmark: K. .. Original Returned Text: Peregrine pickle 4.vs..
J G
Gender: Unknown.
Professor David Gregory
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
The adventures of Peregrine Pickle. In which are included, Memoirs of a lady of quality. In four volumes. ...
Classmark: K.8.29, D.6.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
The adventures of Peregrine Pickle. In which are included, Memoirs of a lady of quality. In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 77 times in 37 borrowing records
ESTC: T55344
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
Adventures of Peregrine Pickle
Borrowed: 1752/7/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1752/10/4 (Wednesday).
Borrowers: J G , Professor David Gregory
Author: Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771), Genre: Fiction
Adventures of Peregrine Pickle
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 18955
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 172
Le Siecle de Louis 14ze
Borrowed: 1752/10/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1753/2/6 (Tuesday). Classmark: . . .. Original Returned Text: Le Siecle de Louis 14rze.
Professor David Gregory
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Le siecle de Louis XIV. Publié par M. de Francheville Conseiller aulique de sa Majesté, & membre de l'académie roiale des sciences & belles lettres de Prusse.
Classmark: N.4.15, N.4.1.
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Le siecle de Louis XIV. Publié par M. de Francheville Conseiller aulique de sa Majesté, & membre de l'académie roiale des sciences & belles lettres de Prusse.
Language: French . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T155317
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Age of Louis XIV
Borrowed: 1752/10/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1753/2/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Professor David Gregory
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: History
Record ID 18946
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 172
Bissets Fortification
Borrowed: 1751/12/13 (Monday). Returned: 1752/1/24 (Monday). Classmark: L.4.. Original Returned Text: Bissets Fortification.
Professor David Gregory
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
Charles Bisset (Male, born 1717, died 1791)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The theory and construction of fortification. Illustrated with several New Designs. By Lieutenant Charles Bisset, Late an Engineer Extraordinary in the Brigade of Engineers which served in the Netherlands in the last War.
Classmark: L.4, N.4.30.
Confidence level: Very likely
Charles Bisset (Male, born 1717, died 1791)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The theory and construction of fortification. Illustrated with several New Designs. By Lieutenant Charles Bisset, Late an Engineer Extraordinary in the Brigade of Engineers which served in the Netherlands in the last War.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T143261
Charles Bisset (Male, born 1717, died 1791)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Theory and Construction of Fortification
Borrowed: 1751/12/13 (Monday). Returned: 1752/1/24 (Monday).
Borrower: Professor David Gregory
Author: Charles Bisset (Male, born 1717, died 1791), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 18953
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 172
Universal History V. 12th
Borrowed: 1752/3/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1752/5/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: K.4.14. Original Returned Text: Universal. Hist. V. 12th.
Professor David Gregory
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1752/3/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1752/5/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Professor David Gregory
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Record ID 18991
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 173
Peregrine Pickle V. 1. & 2d
Borrowed: 1752/2/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1752/3/13 (Monday). Classmark: K.8.. Original Returned Text: Peregrine pickle V . 1 & 2d. Professor: Henry Rymer.
George Monro
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
The adventures of Peregrine Pickle. In which are included, Memoirs of a lady of quality. In four volumes. ...
Classmark: K.8.29, D.6.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
The adventures of Peregrine Pickle. In which are included, Memoirs of a lady of quality. In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 77 times in 37 borrowing records
ESTC: T55344
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
Adventures of Peregrine Pickle
Borrowed: 1752/2/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1752/3/13 (Monday).
Borrower: George Monro
Author: Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771), Genre: Fiction
Adventures of Peregrine Pickle
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 18992
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 173
Peregrine Pickle V. 3 & 4th
Borrowed: 1752/3/13 (Monday). Returned: 1752/3/18 (Saturday). Classmark: K.8.. Original Returned Text: peregrine pickle V. 3 & 4th. Professor: David Gregory.
George Monro
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
The adventures of Peregrine Pickle. In which are included, Memoirs of a lady of quality. In four volumes. ...
Classmark: K.8.29, D.6.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
The adventures of Peregrine Pickle. In which are included, Memoirs of a lady of quality. In four volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 77 times in 37 borrowing records
ESTC: T55344
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: Fiction
Adventures of Peregrine Pickle
Borrowed: 1752/3/13 (Monday). Returned: 1752/3/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Monro
Author: Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771), Genre: Fiction
Adventures of Peregrine Pickle
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 19046
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 176
Epidemical Diseases of Minorca
Borrowed: 1752/1/23 (Sunday). Returned: 1752/7/7 (Friday). Classmark: L.7.5. Original Returned Text: Epidemical Diseases in Minorca.
Professor Thomas Simson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
George Cleghorn (Male, born 1716, died 1789)
Genre: Medicine
Observations on the epidemical diseases in Minorca. From the year 1744 to 1749. To which is prefixed, A short account of the Climate, Productions, Inhabitants, and Endemial Distempers of that Island. By George Cleghorn, Surgeon to Brigadier General Offarrell's Regiment.
Classmark: L.7.5.
Confidence level: Very likely
George Cleghorn (Male, born 1716, died 1789)
Genre: Medicine
Observations on the epidemical diseases in Minorca. From the year 1744 to 1749. To which is prefixed, A short account of the Climate, Productions, Inhabitants, and Endemial Distempers of that Island. By George Cleghorn, Surgeon to Brigadier General Offarrell's Regiment.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T61943
George Cleghorn (Male, born 1716, died 1789)
Genre: Medicine
Observations on the Epidemical Diseases in Minorca
Borrowed: 1752/1/23 (Sunday). Returned: 1752/7/7 (Friday).
Borrower: Professor Thomas Simson
Author: George Cleghorn (Male, born 1716, died 1789), Genre: Medicine
Record ID 19044
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 176
Acta Lipsiæ 1750
Borrowed: 1752/1/23 (Sunday). Returned: 1752/4/11 (Tuesday). Classmark: J.3.. Original Returned Text: Acta Lipsiæ 1750.
Professor Thomas Simson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
Genre: Periodicals
Nova acta eruditorum, anno [...] publicata.
Classmark: K.3.24, J.3.23-31, Q.3.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1750
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
Nova acta eruditorum, anno [...] publicata.
Language: Latin . Published: Leipzig. Date of publication: 1732-1772. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 13 borrowing records
Borrowed: 1752/1/23 (Sunday). Returned: 1752/4/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Professor Thomas Simson
Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1750
Record ID 19099
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 178
Hooks Rom. Hist. V. 1st
Borrowed: 1752/3/26 (Sunday). Returned: 1752/4/20 (Thursday). Classmark: J.3. Original Returned Text: Hooks Rom. Hist. V. 1st. Professor: Henry Rymer.
William Crombie
Gender: Male.
Life dates: ddd. 1789. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1374859940.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman History, from the building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with Maps and other Plates. By N. Hooke, Esq.
Classmark: J.3.7, M.4.21, M.4.22, E.2.14, P.4.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 4to. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 241 times in 184 borrowing records
ESTC: T71736
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Confidence level: Very likely
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol.II. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1745. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 122 borrowing records
ESTC: T71733
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Confidence level: Very likely
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. III. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 122 borrowing records
ESTC: T71734
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Confidence level: Very likely
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1752/3/26 (Sunday). Returned: 1752/4/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Crombie
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 60889
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1748-1753. (UYLY205-2) (1748-1753, Type: Other). Page: 86
Universal History Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1750/2/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1750/2/28 (Saturday). Classmark: K.4.14. Original Returned Text: Universal Hist. Vol 1st. Professor: David Gregory.
John Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1733-1808. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377863316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Classmark: K.4.1, K.4.14, M.5.1, M.6.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1750/2/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1750/2/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Duncan
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 86834
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Bielfield on Erudition Vol 3
Borrowed: 1772/11/24 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/11/27 (Friday). Classmark: G.4.8. Original Returned Text: Bielfield on Erudition V. 3d.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Classmark: G.4.8, R.4.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 55 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T128060
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Borrowed: 1772/11/24 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/11/27 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770), Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 86801
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Ferguison's Lectures
Borrowed: 1772/10/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/10/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: F.4.24. Original Returned Text: Ferguison's Lectures ---.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Institutes of moral philosophy : for the use of students in the college of Edinburgh / by Adam Ferguson, LL.D.
Classmark: F.4.24.
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Institutes of moral philosophy : for the use of students in the college of Edinburgh / by Adam Ferguson, LL.D.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T76224
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Institutes of Moral Philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/10/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/10/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 89192
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Essayon Shakespear
Borrowed: 1773/3/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday). Classmark: G4. 5. Original Returned Text: Essay on Shakespear.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Mrs Elizabeth Montagu (Female, born 1718, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on the writings and genius of Shakespear, compared with the Greek and French dramatic poets. With some remarks upon the misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire / [by Mrs. Montagu].
Classmark: G.4.5, L.5.14?.
Confidence level: Certain
Mrs Elizabeth Montagu (Female, born 1718, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on the writings and genius of Shakespear, compared with the Greek and French dramatic poets. With some remarks upon the misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire / [by Mrs. Montagu].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 10
Mrs Elizabeth Montagu (Female, born 1718, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear
Borrowed: 1773/3/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Mrs Elizabeth Montagu (Female, born 1718, died 1800), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 86825
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Dryden's Works 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/11/16 (Monday). Returned: 1772/11/20 (Friday). Classmark: --- --. Original Returned Text: Dryden's Works 3 & 4 Vol.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
The miscellaneous works of John Dryden... containing all his original poems, tales, and translations, now first collected and published together in four volumes. With explanatory notes and observations. Also an account of his life and writings.
Classmark: F.4.11, R.4.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
The miscellaneous works of John Dryden... containing all his original poems, tales, and translations, now first collected and published together in four volumes. With explanatory notes and observations. Also an account of his life and writings.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T145665
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden
Borrowed: 1772/11/16 (Monday). Returned: 1772/11/20 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89189
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Fingal by Ossian
Borrowed: 1773/3/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday). Classmark: N3. 17. Original Returned Text: Fingal.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Fingal, an ancient epic poem, in six books: together with several other poems, composed by Ossian the son of Fingal. Translated from the Galic language, by James Macpherson. + Temora, an ancient epic poem, in eight books: together with several other poems, composed by Ossian, the son of Fingal. Translated from the Galic language, by James Macpherson.
Classmark: N.3.17, S.7.14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1 (Fingal)
Confidence level: Speculative
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Fingal, an ancient epic poem, in six books: together with several other poems, composed by Ossian the son of Fingal. Translated from the Galic language, by James Macpherson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 190 times in 168 borrowing records
ESTC: T132461
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Fingal, an Ancient Epic Poem
Confidence level: Certain
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Temora, an ancient epic poem, in eight books: together with several other poems, composed by Ossian, the son of Fingal. Translated from the Galic language, by James Macpherson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 137 times in 130 borrowing records
ESTC: T137081
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Temora, an Ancient Epic Poem
Borrowed: 1773/3/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796), Genre: Poetry
Fingal, an Ancient Epic Poem, Temora, an Ancient Epic Poem
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1 (Fingal)
Record ID 89144
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Pamphlets 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1773/2/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/3/3 (Wednesday). Classmark: E7. 42. Original Returned Text: Pamphlets 2 Vol.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Miscellaneous/Other
Pamphlets 2 Vol [E.7.42]
Classmark: E.7.42.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Miscellaneous/Other
Pamphlets 2 Vol [E.7.42]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 4 borrowing records
Genre: Miscellaneous/Other
Pamphlets
Borrowed: 1773/2/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/3/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Genre: Miscellaneous/Other
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89198
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Hume's Enquiry
Borrowed: 1773/3/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday). Classmark: P6. 44. Original Returned Text: Hume's Enquiry.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An enquiry concerning the principles of morals. By David Hume, Esq.
Classmark: P.6.44, R.7.7.
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An enquiry concerning the principles of morals. By David Hume, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 38
ESTC: T4010
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Enquiry concerning the principles of morals [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1773/3/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 86954
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
McPhearson's Dissertations
Borrowed: 1773/1/14 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/1/16 (Saturday). Classmark: R . .. Original Returned Text: McPhearson's Dissertation.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John MacPherson (Male, born 1710, died 1765)
Genre: History
Critical dissertations on the origin, antiquities, language, government, manners, and religion, of the ancient Caledonians, their posterity the Picts, and the British and Irish Scots. By John MacPherson, D.D. Minister of Slate in the Isle of Sky.
Classmark: R.5.38, P.4.11.
Confidence level: Certain
John MacPherson (Male, born 1710, died 1765)
Genre: History
Critical dissertations on the origin, antiquities, language, government, manners, and religion, of the ancient Caledonians, their posterity the Picts, and the British and Irish Scots. By John MacPherson, D.D. Minister of Slate in the Isle of Sky.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 24
ESTC: T96376
John MacPherson (Male, born 1710, died 1765)
Genre: History
Critical Dissertations on ... the Ancient Caledonians
Borrowed: 1773/1/14 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/1/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: John MacPherson (Male, born 1710, died 1765), Genre: History
Record ID 87056
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Edinr Essays
Borrowed: 1773/2/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/26 (Friday). Classmark: P5. 40. Original Returned Text: Edr Essays.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary. Read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Classmark: P.5.40.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary. Read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754-1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 204 times in 116 borrowing records
ESTC: T136789
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Borrowed: 1773/2/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified), Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 86828
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Bielfield on Erudition 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/11/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: G.4.8. Original Returned Text: Bielfield on Erudition 1 & 2 V..
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Classmark: G.4.8, R.4.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 55 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T128060
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Borrowed: 1772/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/11/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770), Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 86840
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Humes Essays
Borrowed: 1772/12/7 (Monday). Returned: 1772/12/12 (Saturday). Classmark: B8. -. Original Returned Text: Hume's Essays.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and treatises on several subjects. By David Hume, Esq;
Classmark: B.8.3.
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and treatises on several subjects. By David Hume, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 33
ESTC: T33487
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and Treatises on Several Subjects
Borrowed: 1772/12/7 (Monday). Returned: 1772/12/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 86822
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Dryden's Works 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/11/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/11/16 (Monday). Classmark: F.4.11. Original Returned Text: Dryden's Works 1 & 2 Vol.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
The miscellaneous works of John Dryden... containing all his original poems, tales, and translations, now first collected and published together in four volumes. With explanatory notes and observations. Also an account of his life and writings.
Classmark: F.4.11, R.4.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
The miscellaneous works of John Dryden... containing all his original poems, tales, and translations, now first collected and published together in four volumes. With explanatory notes and observations. Also an account of his life and writings.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T145665
John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden
Borrowed: 1772/11/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/11/16 (Monday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: John Dryden (Male, born 1631, died 1700), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89543
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Hume's hist - Eng. 7 & 8 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/3/4 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: O6. 6. Original Returned Text: Hume's hist. 7 & 8 Vol.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq.
Classmark: O.6.6, P.7.41?, P.7.5? P.8?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1773/3/4 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 89552
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Hutchison's Mor. phi Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1773/3/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/5/7 (Friday). Classmark: P4. 23. Original Returned Text: Hutchison's Mor. phi .V1st.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A system of moral philosophy, in three books; written by the late Francis Hutcheson, L. L. D. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Glasgow. Published from the Original Manuscript, by his Son Francis Hutcheson, M. D. To which is prefixed some account of the life, writings, and character of the author, by the Reverend William Leechman, D. D. Professor of Divinity in the Same University.
Classmark: P.4.23.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A system of moral philosophy, in three books; written by the late Francis Hutcheson, L. L. D. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Glasgow. Published from the Original Manuscript, by his Son Francis Hutcheson, M. D. To which is prefixed some account of the life, writings, and character of the author, by the Reverend William Leechman, D. D. Professor of Divinity in the Same University.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 350 borrowing records
ESTC: T99472
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
System of Moral Philosophy [Francis Hutcheson]
Borrowed: 1773/3/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/5/7 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
System of Moral Philosophy [Francis Hutcheson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 89510
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Adventurer 4 Vols
Borrowed: 1773/1/15 (Friday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday). Classmark: L7. 29. Original Returned Text: Adventurer 4 Vols.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The adventurer. ... . On vent’rous wing in quest of praise I go, And leave the gazing multitude below.
Classmark: L.7.29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The adventurer. ... . On vent’rous wing in quest of praise I go, And leave the gazing multitude below.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 222 times in 105 borrowing records
ESTC: T97915
Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Adventurer ... . On Vent’rous Wing in Quest of Praise I Go, And Leave the Gazing Multitude Below
Borrowed: 1773/1/15 (Friday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800), Genre: Belles Lettres
Adventurer ... . On Vent’rous Wing in Quest of Praise I Go, And Leave the Gazing Multitude Below
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89480
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Brooke's Natural hist. 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/11/13 (Friday). Returned: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: L6. 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na . hist. 1 & 2 Vol.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Classmark: L.6.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 106 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T131870
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1772/11/13 (Friday). Returned: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89435
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Shaw's Travels
Borrowed: 1775/11/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/12/16 (Saturday). Classmark: P3. 14. Original Returned Text: Shaw's Travels.
Robert Anderson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1363954748.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or observations relating to several parts of Barbary and the Levant. Illustrated with cuts. By Thomas Shaw, D. D. F. R. S. Regius Professor of Greek, and Principal of St. Edmund Hall, in the University of Oxford.
Classmark: P.3.14, Q.4.8.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or observations relating to several parts of Barbary and the Levant. Illustrated with cuts. By Thomas Shaw, D. D. F. R. S. Regius Professor of Greek, and Principal of St. Edmund Hall, in the University of Oxford.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T114688
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or Observations Relating to Several Parts of Barbary and the Levant
Borrowed: 1775/11/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/12/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Anderson
Author: Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751), Genre: Travel
Travels, or Observations Relating to Several Parts of Barbary and the Levant
Record ID 89534
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Hume's Essays
Borrowed: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Classmark: B8.. Original Returned Text: Hume's Essays.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and treatises on several subjects. By David Hume, Esq;
Classmark: B.8.3.
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and treatises on several subjects. By David Hume, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 33
ESTC: T33487
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and Treatises on Several Subjects
Borrowed: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1773/2/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 89531
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Don's philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Classmark: F . .. Original Returned Text: Don's philosophy.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Classmark: F.6.13, L.9.47.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1769. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T62889
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Epitome of Natural and Experimental Philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1773/2/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89339
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Harris' s life of Cromwell
Borrowed: 1773/4/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/4/12 (Monday). Classmark: O6. 9. Original Returned Text: Harris's life of Cromwell.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Harris (Male, born 1720, died 1770)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
An historical and critical account of the life of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. After the manner of Mr. Bayle. Drawn from original writers and state papers. To which is added, an appendix of Original Papers, Now first published. By William Harris.
Classmark: O.6.9.
Confidence level: Certain
William Harris (Male, born 1720, died 1770)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
An historical and critical account of the life of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. After the manner of Mr. Bayle. Drawn from original writers and state papers. To which is added, an appendix of Original Papers, Now first published. By William Harris.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 24 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T131058
William Harris (Male, born 1720, died 1770)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Historical and Critical Account of the Life of Oliver Cromwell
Borrowed: 1773/4/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/4/12 (Monday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: William Harris (Male, born 1720, died 1770), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Historical and Critical Account of the Life of Oliver Cromwell
Record ID 89459
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Popes Iliad 1. 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1776/1/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/1/26 (Friday). Classmark: L7.. Original Returned Text: Popes Iliad .1. .2d V..
Robert Anderson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1363954748.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The Iliad of Homer. Translated by Alexander Pope, Esq.
Classmark: L.7.3, P.8.11?, B.7.6.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The Iliad of Homer. Translated by Alexander Pope, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Alexander Pope
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 124 times in 68 borrowing records
ESTC: T114687
Borrowed: 1776/1/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/1/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Anderson
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89456
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Plutarch's lives 3 . 4th Vol
Borrowed: 1775/12/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/1/12 (Friday). Classmark: P7. 2. Original Returned Text: Plut. lives 3. 4 Vol.
Robert Anderson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1363954748.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's lives. In six volumes.
Classmark: P.7.2, P.9.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's lives. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 203 times in 107 borrowing records
ESTC: T107384
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1775/12/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/1/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Anderson
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89540
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Young's Night Toughts 1 & 2 V.
Borrowed: 1773/2/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/4 (Thursday). Classmark: P8. 1. Original Returned Text: Young's Night Thoughts 1&2V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
The complaint: or, night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality. To which is added, A paraphrase on part of the Book of Job. ...
Classmark: P.8.1, A.8.11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
The complaint: or, night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality. To which is added, A paraphrase on part of the Book of Job. ...
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T27211
Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765)
Genre: Poetry
Complaint: or, Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
Borrowed: 1773/2/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Edward Young (Male, born c.1683, died 1765), Genre: Poetry
Complaint: or, Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89468
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Swift's Works 6 . 7th Vol
Borrowed: 1776/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/2/10 (Saturday). Classmark: N6. 20. Original Returned Text: Swifts 6 . 7. Vol.
Robert Anderson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1363954748.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Dr Jonathan Swift, Dean of St Patrick's, Dublin : accurately corrected by the best editions. With the author's life and character; notes historical, critical, and explanatory; tables of contents, and indexes. More complete than any preceding edition. In eight volumes.
Classmark: N.6.20, R.8.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr Jonathan Swift, Dean of St Patrick's, Dublin : accurately corrected by the best editions. With the author's life and character; notes historical, critical, and explanatory; tables of contents, and indexes. More complete than any preceding edition. In eight volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 293 times in 154 borrowing records
ESTC: T52743
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1776/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/2/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Anderson
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 89507
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Essays on original Geneus
Borrowed: 1773/1/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/1/19 (Tuesday). Classmark: Q4. 18. Original Returned Text: Essays on original Geneus.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on original genius; and its various modes of exertion in philosophy and the fine arts, particularly in poetry / [by William Duff].
Classmark: Q.4.18, P.5.12.
Confidence level: Certain
William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on original genius; and its various modes of exertion in philosophy and the fine arts, particularly in poetry / [by William Duff].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 36
ESTC: T58836
William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on Original Genius
Borrowed: 1773/1/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/1/19 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 89393
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
life of D' Aubigne
Borrowed: 1775/1/31 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/2/9 (Thursday). Classmark: G3. 13. Original Returned Text: life of D' Aubigne.
Robert Anderson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1363954748.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sarah Scott (Female, born 1720, died 1795)
Genre: Lives
The Life of Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigné, containing a succinct account of the most remarkable occurrences during the civil wars of France in the reigns of Charles IX, Henry III, Henry IV, and in the minority of Lewis XIII.
Classmark: G.3.13.
Confidence level: Certain
Sarah Scott (Female, born 1720, died 1795)
Genre: Lives
The Life of Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigné, containing a succinct account of the most remarkable occurrences during the civil wars of France in the reigns of Charles IX, Henry III, Henry IV, and in the minority of Lewis XIII.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T89804
Sarah Scott (Female, born 1720, died 1795)
Genre: Lives
Life of Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigné
Borrowed: 1775/1/31 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/2/9 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Anderson
Author: Sarah Scott (Female, born 1720, died 1795), Genre: Lives
Record ID 89546
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Hutchison's Mor. phi. V2d
Borrowed: 1773/3/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: P4. 23. Original Returned Text: Hutchison's Mor. phi.Vol2d.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A system of moral philosophy, in three books; written by the late Francis Hutcheson, L. L. D. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Glasgow. Published from the Original Manuscript, by his Son Francis Hutcheson, M. D. To which is prefixed some account of the life, writings, and character of the author, by the Reverend William Leechman, D. D. Professor of Divinity in the Same University.
Classmark: P.4.23.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A system of moral philosophy, in three books; written by the late Francis Hutcheson, L. L. D. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Glasgow. Published from the Original Manuscript, by his Son Francis Hutcheson, M. D. To which is prefixed some account of the life, writings, and character of the author, by the Reverend William Leechman, D. D. Professor of Divinity in the Same University.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 350 borrowing records
ESTC: T99472
Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
System of Moral Philosophy [Francis Hutcheson]
Borrowed: 1773/3/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Francis Hutcheson (Male, born 1694, died 1746), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
System of Moral Philosophy [Francis Hutcheson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 89477
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Humes hist .4. 5 . & 6 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/10/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/11. Classmark: - -. Original Returned Text: Humes his 4. 5 & 6 Vol.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq.
Classmark: O.6.6, P.7.41?, P.7.5? P.8?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1772/10/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/11.
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 89483
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Ossian's Temora
Borrowed: 1772/11/23 (Monday). Returned: 1772/12/1 (Tuesday). Classmark: N3. 17. Original Returned Text: Ossian's Temora.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Fingal, an ancient epic poem, in six books: together with several other poems, composed by Ossian the son of Fingal. Translated from the Galic language, by James Macpherson. + Temora, an ancient epic poem, in eight books: together with several other poems, composed by Ossian, the son of Fingal. Translated from the Galic language, by James Macpherson.
Classmark: N.3.17, S.7.14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2 (Temora)
Confidence level: Speculative
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Fingal, an ancient epic poem, in six books: together with several other poems, composed by Ossian the son of Fingal. Translated from the Galic language, by James Macpherson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 190 times in 168 borrowing records
ESTC: T132461
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Fingal, an Ancient Epic Poem
Confidence level: Certain
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Temora, an ancient epic poem, in eight books: together with several other poems, composed by Ossian, the son of Fingal. Translated from the Galic language, by James Macpherson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 137 times in 130 borrowing records
ESTC: T137081
James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Temora, an Ancient Epic Poem
Borrowed: 1772/11/23 (Monday). Returned: 1772/12/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796), Genre: Poetry
Fingal, an Ancient Epic Poem, Temora, an Ancient Epic Poem
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2 (Temora)
Record ID 89561
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Netletons on Virtue & hapiness
Borrowed: 1773/4/30 (Friday). Returned: 1773/5/15 (Saturday). Classmark: O5 .15. Original Returned Text: Netleton on Virtue & c.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Nettleton (Male, born 1683, died 1742)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Some thoughts concerning virtue and happiness. [Nettleton]
Classmark: O.5.15, P.8.60.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Nettleton (Male, born 1683, died 1742)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Some thoughts concerning virtue and happiness.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 45
ESTC: T90128
Thomas Nettleton (Male, born 1683, died 1742)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Some Thoughts Voncerning Virtue and Happiness
Borrowed: 1773/4/30 (Friday). Returned: 1773/5/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Thomas Nettleton (Male, born 1683, died 1742), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 89387
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Smol. hist. 15 & 16 Vol& 12 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/4/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/4/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: E3. 7. Original Returned Text: Smol- hist. 15. 16&12V..
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: History
A complete history of England from the descent of Julius Caesar, to the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle, 1748. Containing transactions of one thousand eight hundred and three years. By T. Smollett, M.D.
Classmark: E.3.7, A.6.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12, Volume 15, Volume 16
Confidence level: Very likely
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: History
A complete history of England from the descent of Julius Caesar, to the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle, 1748. Containing transactions of one thousand eight hundred and three years. By T. Smollett, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 127 times in 60 borrowing records
ESTC: T55303
Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771)
Genre: History
Complete History of England [Tobias Smollett]
Borrowed: 1773/4/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/4/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Tobias George Smollett (Male, born 1721, died 1771), Genre: History
Complete History of England [Tobias Smollett]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12, Volume 15, Volume 16
Record ID 89351
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Some thing new 1 & 2 V.
Borrowed: 1773/4/12 (Monday). Returned: 1773/4/23 (Friday). Classmark: G4. 10. Original Returned Text: Some thing New 1. 2 V..
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Richard Griffith (Male, died 1788)
Genre: Fiction
Something new. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: G.4.10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Richard Griffith (Male, died 1788)
Genre: Fiction
Something new. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 24 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T69140
Richard Griffith (Male, died 1788)
Genre: Fiction
Something New
Borrowed: 1773/4/12 (Monday). Returned: 1773/4/23 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Richard Griffith (Male, died 1788), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89495
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Gray on land measuring
Borrowed: 1772/12/11 (Friday). Returned: 1772/12/17 (Thursday). Classmark: N6. 25. Original Returned Text: Gray on land Measuring.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Gray Mathematical teacher, Greenock. (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of land-measuring explained. In five parts. Viz. I. Taking Dimensions. II. Finding Contents. III. Laying Out Ground. IV. Dividing. And V. Planning. With an appendix concerning instruments. By John Gray, Teacher Of Mathematics In Greenock, And Land-Measurer.
Classmark: N.6.25.
Confidence level: Certain
John Gray Mathematical teacher, Greenock. (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of land-measuring explained. In five parts. Viz. I. Taking Dimensions. II. Finding Contents. III. Laying Out Ground. IV. Dividing. And V. Planning. With an appendix concerning instruments. By John Gray, Teacher Of Mathematics In Greenock, And Land-Measurer.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 22
ESTC: T130776
John Gray Mathematical teacher, Greenock. (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Art of Land-measuring Explained
Borrowed: 1772/12/11 (Friday). Returned: 1772/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: John Gray Mathematical teacher, Greenock. (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 89537
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Sheridan on Education
Borrowed: 1773/2/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/2/27 (Saturday). Classmark: N5. 16. Original Returned Text: Sheridan on Education.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
British education: Or, the source of the Disorders of Great Britain. Being an essay towards proving, that the Immorality, Ignorance, and false Taste, which so generally prevail, are the natural and necessary Consequences of the present defective system of education. With An Attempt to shew, that a Revival of the art of speaking, and the study of our own language, might contribute, in great measure, to the Cure of those evils. In three parts. I. Of the Use of these Studies to religion, and morality; as also, to the Support of the British constitution. II. Their absolute Necessity in order to refine, ascertain, and fix the English language. III. Their Use in the Cultivation of the imitative arts: shewing, that were the study of oratory made a necessary Branch of the education of youth; poetry, musick, painting, and sculpture, might arrive at as high a Pitch of Perfection in England, as ever they did in Athens or Rome. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Classmark: N.5.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
British education: Or, the source of the Disorders of Great Britain. Being an essay towards proving, that the Immorality, Ignorance, and false Taste, which so generally prevail, are the natural and necessary Consequences of the present defective system of education. With An Attempt to shew, that a Revival of the art of speaking, and the study of our own language, might contribute, in great measure, to the Cure of those evils. In three parts. I. Of the Use of these Studies to religion, and morality; as also, to the Support of the British constitution. II. Their absolute Necessity in order to refine, ascertain, and fix the English language. III. Their Use in the Cultivation of the imitative arts: shewing, that were the study of oratory made a necessary Branch of the education of youth; poetry, musick, painting, and sculpture, might arrive at as high a Pitch of Perfection in England, as ever they did in Athens or Rome. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T90531
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
British Education
Borrowed: 1773/2/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/2/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788), Genre: Education
Record ID 89501
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Do Do 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/12/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/12/29 (Tuesday). Classmark: E. .. Original Returned Text: Do Do 3 & 4 Vol..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Classmark: E.4.31, R.4.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767-1768. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 514 times in 304 borrowing records
ESTC: T146458
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Borrowed: 1772/12/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/12/29 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89462
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Pitts Virgil 1 . 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1776/1/12 (Friday). Returned: 1776/1/26 (Friday). Classmark: N6. 19. Original Returned Text: Pitt's Virgil 1 . 2d V.
Robert Anderson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1363954748.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of Virgil. In English Verse. The Aeneid Translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, The Eclogues and Georgics, with Notes on the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Watson. With several New Observations by Mr. Holdsworth, Mr. Spence, and Others. Also, A Dissertation on the Sixth Book of the Aeneid, by Mr. Warburton. On the Shield of Aeneas, by Mr. W. Whitehead. On the Character of Iapis, by the late Dr. Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester. And, Three Essay on Pastoral, Didactic and Epic Poetry, by the Editor. In Four Volumes.
Classmark: N.6.19, R.9.14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of Virgil. In English Verse. The Aeneid Translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, The Eclogues and Georgics, with Notes on the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Watson. With several New Observations by Mr. Holdsworth, Mr. Spence, and Others. Also, A Dissertation on the Sixth Book of the Aeneid, by Mr. Warburton. On the Shield of Aeneas, by Mr. W. Whitehead. On the Character of Iapis, by the late Dr. Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester. And, Three Essay on Pastoral, Didactic and Epic Poetry, by the Editor. In Four Volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Christopher Pitt
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 64 times in 34 borrowing records
ESTC: T139427
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1776/1/12 (Friday). Returned: 1776/1/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Anderson
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89363
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Gray on land Measuring
Borrowed: 1773/4/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/4/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: N6. 25. Original Returned Text: Gray on land Measuring.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Gray Mathematical teacher, Greenock. (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of land-measuring explained. In five parts. Viz. I. Taking Dimensions. II. Finding Contents. III. Laying Out Ground. IV. Dividing. And V. Planning. With an appendix concerning instruments. By John Gray, Teacher Of Mathematics In Greenock, And Land-Measurer.
Classmark: N.6.25.
Confidence level: Certain
John Gray Mathematical teacher, Greenock. (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of land-measuring explained. In five parts. Viz. I. Taking Dimensions. II. Finding Contents. III. Laying Out Ground. IV. Dividing. And V. Planning. With an appendix concerning instruments. By John Gray, Teacher Of Mathematics In Greenock, And Land-Measurer.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 22
ESTC: T130776
John Gray Mathematical teacher, Greenock. (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Art of Land-measuring Explained
Borrowed: 1773/4/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/4/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: John Gray Mathematical teacher, Greenock. (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 89219
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Humes hist 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/3/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: O6. 6. Original Returned Text: Humes hist 3 & 4 Vol..
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq.
Classmark: O.6.6, P.7.41?, P.7.5? P.8?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1773/3/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89492
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Watts Works Vol 5
Borrowed: 1772/12/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/17 (Thursday). Classmark: M4. 1. Original Returned Text: Watts Works Vol 5th.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The Works Of the late Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D.D. Published by himself, and now collected into Six Volumes. In which are also inserted The Second Part of the Improvement of the Mind, An Essay on Education, And some Additions to his Miscellaneous Thoughts in Prose and Verse. Now first published from his Manuscripts, and, by the Direction of his Will, Revised and Corrected by D. Jennings, D.D. And the late P. Doddridge, D.D.
Classmark: M.4.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The Works Of the late Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D.D. Published by himself, and now collected into Six Volumes. In which are also inserted The Second Part of the Improvement of the Mind, An Essay on Education, And some Additions to his Miscellaneous Thoughts in Prose and Verse. Now first published from his Manuscripts, and, by the Direction of his Will, Revised and Corrected by D. Jennings, D.D. And the late P. Doddridge, D.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T100908
Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Works of Isaac Watts
Borrowed: 1772/12/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748), Genre: Education, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 89549
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Johnston's philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/3/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/1 (Thursday). Classmark: P6. 42. Original Returned Text: Johnston's phi.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1696, died 1772)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Elements of Philosophy: containing, I. The most useful parts of logic, including both metaphysics and dialectic, or the art of reasoning: with a brief account of the progress of the mind towards its highest perfection. To which is prefixed, a short introduction to the study of sciences. II. A brief view both of the speculative and practical part of moral philosophy, as improved by Christianity. To which is added, an original letter concerning the settlement of bishops in America. By Samuel Johnson, D.D.
Classmark: P.6.42, O.9.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1696, died 1772)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The Elements of Philosophy: containing, I. The most useful parts of logic, including both metaphysics and dialectic, or the art of reasoning: with a brief account of the progress of the mind towards its highest perfection. To which is prefixed, a short introduction to the study of sciences. II. A brief view both of the speculative and practical part of moral philosophy, as improved by Christianity. To which is added, an original letter concerning the settlement of bishops in America. By Samuel Johnson, D.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T82888
Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1696, died 1772)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Elements of Philosophy [Samuel Johnson]
Borrowed: 1773/3/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/1 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1696, died 1772), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 89498
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Guth. hist. 1&2 V.
Borrowed: 1772/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/12/29 (Tuesday). Classmark: E . .. Original Returned Text: Guth. hist 1&2 Vol.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Classmark: E.4.31, R.4.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767-1768. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 514 times in 304 borrowing records
ESTC: T146458
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Borrowed: 1772/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/12/29 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89357
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Burn's Surveying
Borrowed: 1773/4/23 (Friday). Returned: 1773/4/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: G3. 6. Original Returned Text: Burns' Surveying.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Arthur Burns (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Geodæsia improved; or, a new and correct method of surveying made exceeding easy. In two parts. Part I, Teacheth to measure, divide, and delineate, any Quantity of Land both accessible and inaccessible, whether Meadows, Pasture, Fields, Woods, Water, Commons, Forests, Manors, &c. by the chain only, whose Dimensions are cast up by the pen, and consequently freed from the errors of estimation that unavoidably attend the Scale and Protractor. With necessary Directions to map elegantly. Part II, Introduces Instruments, Trigonometry, preparative Remarks on the Earth’s Superficies; and teacheth the invaluable Method of casting up the Dimensions of Instruments by the pen several Ways, all agreeing, &c. &c. With a most useful appendix Concerning the practical Methods of measuring Timber, Hay, Marl Pits, Bricklayers and Plaisterers Work. The whole being illustrated with proper Definitions, Problems, Rules, Examples, Explanations, and emblematical Types, rendered uncommonly easy. By A. Burns, Teacher of the Mathematics in Tarporley, Cheshire.
Classmark: G.3.6.
Confidence level: Certain
Arthur Burns (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Geodæsia improved; or, a new and correct method of surveying made exceeding easy. In two parts. Part I, Teacheth to measure, divide, and delineate, any Quantity of Land both accessible and inaccessible, whether Meadows, Pasture, Fields, Woods, Water, Commons, Forests, Manors, &c. by the chain only, whose Dimensions are cast up by the pen, and consequently freed from the errors of estimation that unavoidably attend the Scale and Protractor. With necessary Directions to map elegantly. Part II, Introduces Instruments, Trigonometry, preparative Remarks on the Earth’s Superficies; and teacheth the invaluable Method of casting up the Dimensions of Instruments by the pen several Ways, all agreeing, &c. &c. With a most useful appendix Concerning the practical Methods of measuring Timber, Hay, Marl Pits, Bricklayers and Plaisterers Work. The whole being illustrated with proper Definitions, Problems, Rules, Examples, Explanations, and emblematical Types, rendered uncommonly easy. By A. Burns, Teacher of the Mathematics in Tarporley, Cheshire.
Language: English . Published: Chester. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T146463
Arthur Burns (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Geodaesia Improved
Borrowed: 1773/4/23 (Friday). Returned: 1773/4/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Arthur Burns (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 89465
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Do 3. 4th V.
Borrowed: 1776/1/26 (Friday). Returned: 1776/2/10 (Saturday). Classmark: -- -. Original Returned Text: Do. 3 . 4th Vol.
Robert Anderson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1363954748.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of Virgil. In English Verse. The Aeneid Translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, The Eclogues and Georgics, with Notes on the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Watson. With several New Observations by Mr. Holdsworth, Mr. Spence, and Others. Also, A Dissertation on the Sixth Book of the Aeneid, by Mr. Warburton. On the Shield of Aeneas, by Mr. W. Whitehead. On the Character of Iapis, by the late Dr. Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester. And, Three Essay on Pastoral, Didactic and Epic Poetry, by the Editor. In Four Volumes.
Classmark: N.6.19, R.9.14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The Works of Virgil. In English Verse. The Aeneid Translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, The Eclogues and Georgics, with Notes on the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Watson. With several New Observations by Mr. Holdsworth, Mr. Spence, and Others. Also, A Dissertation on the Sixth Book of the Aeneid, by Mr. Warburton. On the Shield of Aeneas, by Mr. W. Whitehead. On the Character of Iapis, by the late Dr. Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester. And, Three Essay on Pastoral, Didactic and Epic Poetry, by the Editor. In Four Volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Christopher Pitt
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 64 times in 34 borrowing records
ESTC: T139427
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1776/1/26 (Friday). Returned: 1776/2/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Anderson
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89225
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Humes hist. 7. 8 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/3/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/4/2 (Friday). Classmark: O6. 6. Original Returned Text: Hume's hist- 7 . 8 Vol-.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq.
Classmark: O.6.6, P.7.41?, P.7.5? P.8?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1773/3/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/4/2 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 89528
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
MceWen's Essays 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Classmark: Q7. 10. Original Returned Text: Mewen's Essays 1 &2V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William McEwen (Male, born 1735, died 1762)
Genre: Theology
A Select Set of Essays, Doctrinal and Practical, Upon a Variety of the Most Important and interesting subjects in Divinity. In Two Volumes. By the Reverend Mr. William M'Ewen, Late Minister of the Gospel in Dundee. To which is prefixed, a Preface, containing an account of the Author's Life and Character; together with a brief description of the Secession.
Classmark: Q.7.10, Q.8.18.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William McEwen (Male, born 1735, died 1762)
Genre: Theology
A Select Set of Essays, Doctrinal and Practical, Upon a Variety of the Most Important and interesting subjects in Divinity. In Two Volumes. By the Reverend Mr. William M'Ewen, Late Minister of the Gospel in Dundee. To which is prefixed, a Preface, containing an account of the Author's Life and Character; together with a brief description of the Secession.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: N21800
William McEwen (Male, born 1735, died 1762)
Genre: Theology
Select Set of Essays, Doctrinal and Practical
Borrowed: 1773/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/2/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William McEwen (Male, born 1735, died 1762), Genre: Theology
Select Set of Essays, Doctrinal and Practical
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89471
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Bourk on the Sublime
Borrowed: 1776/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/2/10 (Saturday). Classmark: G4. 4. Original Returned Text: Bourk on ye Sublime.
Robert Anderson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1363954748.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A philosophical enquiry into the origin of our ideas of the sublime and beautiful... With an introductory discourse concerning taste, and several other additions / [by Edmund Burke].
Classmark: G.4.4, R.7.19.
Confidence level: Certain
Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A philosophical enquiry into the origin of our ideas of the sublime and beautiful... With an introductory discourse concerning taste, and several other additions / [by Edmund Burke].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T42254
Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful
Borrowed: 1776/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/2/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Anderson
Author: Edmund Burke (Male, born 1729, died 1797), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful
Record ID 89987
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Bremer's Music
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/5 (Friday). Classmark: L6. 10. Original Returned Text: Bremer's Music.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Robert Bremner (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Education, Genre: Fine Arts
The rudiments of music: or, a short and easy treatise on that subject. To which is annexed, a collection of the best church-tunes, Canons, and Anthems. The second edition. With considerable additions ; particularly, Instructions for Song; and, A Plan for teaching a Croud. By Robert Bremner.
Classmark: L.6.10, L.8.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Bremner (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Education, Genre: Fine Arts
The rudiments of music: or, a short and easy treatise on that subject. To which is annexed, a collection of the best church-tunes, Canons, and Anthems. The second edition. With considerable additions ; particularly, Instructions for Song; and, A Plan for teaching a Croud. By Robert Bremner.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T116195
Robert Bremner (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Education, Genre: Fine Arts
Rudiments of Music: or, A Short and Easy Treatise on that Subject
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/5 (Friday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Robert Bremner (Male, died 1789), Genre: Education, Genre: Fine Arts
Rudiments of Music: or, A Short and Easy Treatise on that Subject
Record ID 89990
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Barekly's Greek Rudiments
Borrowed: 1773/11/5 (Friday). Returned: 1773/11/19 (Friday). Classmark: R6. 8. Original Returned Text: Barek lys Gre. Rudiments.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
James Barclay (Male, died 1765)
Genre: Education
The Greek rudiments : in which all the grammatical difficulties of that language, are adapted to the capacities of children: after the plan of Mr. Ruddiman's Latin rudiments.
Classmark: R.6.8.
Confidence level: Certain
James Barclay (Male, died 1765)
Genre: Education
The greek rudiments; in which all the grammatical difficulties of that language, are adapted to the capacities of children: after the plan of Mr. Ruddiman’s Latin rudiments.
Language: Greek | English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T87000
James Barclay (Male, died 1765)
Genre: Education
Greek Rudiments
Borrowed: 1773/11/5 (Friday). Returned: 1773/11/19 (Friday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: James Barclay (Male, died 1765), Genre: Education
Record ID 89888
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Simson's Euclid
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday). Classmark: N5 26. Original Returned Text: Simson's Euclid.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Classmark: N.5.26, R.8.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Robert Simson
Number of borrowings: 37
ESTC: T145346
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Geometry [Euclid]
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Euclid (Male), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 89972
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Simson's Euclid
Borrowed: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Classmark: N5 .26. Original Returned Text: Simson's Euclid.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Classmark: N.5.26, R.8.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Robert Simson
Number of borrowings: 37
ESTC: T145346
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Geometry [Euclid]
Borrowed: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Euclid (Male), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 89960
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Smith's Mor. Sent.
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Classmark: C7. 11. Original Returned Text: Smith's Mor. Sent..
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments. By Adam Smith, Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow.
Classmark: C.7.11, B.4.13.
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments. By Adam Smith, Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 40
ESTC: T204238
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Theory of Moral Sentiments
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 89564
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Shakeskpear's Works 1 .2 V.
Borrowed: 1773/5/7 (Friday). Returned: 1773/5/15 (Saturday). Classmark: Q6. 15. Original Returned Text: Shakps. 1 & 2 V ..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Classmark: Q.6.15, S.8.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 320 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T138602
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare
Borrowed: 1773/5/7 (Friday). Returned: 1773/5/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89945
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Bolingbroke's letters 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/3/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/3 (Saturday). Classmark: P5.24. Original Returned Text: Bolingbroks letters 1. 2 V..
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751)
Genre: History
Letters on the Study and Use of History. By the late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke.
Classmark: P.5.24, S.5.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751)
Genre: History
Letters on the Study and Use of History. By the late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 97 times in 59 borrowing records
ESTC: T88772
Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751)
Genre: History
Letters on the Study and Use of History
Borrowed: 1773/3/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751), Genre: History
Letters on the Study and Use of History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89963
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Congreav's Works V. 1st
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday). Classmark: P7. 11. Original Returned Text: Congreav's Works Vol 1st.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Mr. William Congreve: in three volumes. Consisting of his plays and poems. The sixth edition.
Classmark: P.7.11, P.9.26.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Mr. William Congreve: in three volumes. Consisting of his plays and poems. The sixth edition.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 42 borrowing records
William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Congreve
Borrowed: 1773/10/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/10/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: William Congreve (Male, born 1670, died 1729), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 90002
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Fenning's Gram. & Dictionary
Borrowed: 1773/12/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/12/11 (Saturday). Classmark: G3 .. Original Returned Text: Fenning Grammar &c.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Education
A new grammar of the English language; or an easy introduction to the art of speaking and writing English with propriety and correctness: The whole laid down in the most plain and familiar manner, and calculated for the use, not only of Schools, but of private Gentlemen. By D. Fenning. Author of the Royal English Dictionary (published by the King’s Authority)-The Schoolmaster’s Companion in the Knowledge of Arithmetic. - --The Universal Spelling-Book. --- The New Spelling-Dictionary. - --The British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic. - --The Ready Reckoner, being correct Tables of Accompts ready cast up. And the Young Man’s Book of Knowledge.
Classmark: G.3.30.
Confidence level: Likely
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Education
A new grammar of the English language; or an easy introduction to the art of speaking and writing English with propriety and correctness: The whole laid down in the most plain and familiar manner, and calculated for the use, not only of Schools, but of private Gentlemen. By D. Fenning. Author of the Royal English Dictionary (published by the King’s Authority)-The Schoolmaster’s Companion in the Knowledge of Arithmetic. - --The Universal Spelling-Book. --- The New Spelling-Dictionary. - --The British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic. - --The Ready Reckoner, being correct Tables of Accompts ready cast up. And the Young Man’s Book of Knowledge.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T39857
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Education
New Grammar of the English Language
Borrowed: 1773/12/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/12/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Daniel Fenning (Male), Genre: Education
Record ID 89846
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Shakespear's Works 1. 2d V.
Borrowed: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday). Classmark: Q6. 15. Original Returned Text: Shakes. Works 1. 2d V.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Classmark: Q.6.15, S.8.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 320 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T138602
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare
Borrowed: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89582
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Guthrie's Grammar
Borrowed: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Classmark: E4. 38. Original Returned Text: Guth. Grammar.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: E.4.38, R.5.5.
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89843
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Bielfield on Erudition 1. 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday). Classmark: G4 . 8. Original Returned Text: Bielfield . Education.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Classmark: G.4.8, R.4.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 55 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T128060
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770), Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89837
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Wynne's hist. 1. 2d V.
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Classmark: F4. 20. Original Returned Text: Wynne's hist. 1. 2d V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Huddlestone Wynne (Male, born 1743, died 1788)
Genre: History
A general history of the British Empire in America: containing, an historical, political, and commercial view of the English settlements; including all the countries in North-America, and the West-Indies, ceded by the Peace of Paris. In two volumes. By Mr. Wynne.
Classmark: F.4.20, R.4.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Huddlestone Wynne (Male, born 1743, died 1788)
Genre: History
A general history of the British Empire in America: containing, an historical, political, and commercial view of the English settlements; including all the countries in North-America, and the West-Indies, ceded by the Peace of Paris. In two volumes. By Mr. Wynne.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 47 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T145445
John Huddlestone Wynne (Male, born 1743, died 1788)
Genre: History
General History of the British Empire in America
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/14 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: John Huddlestone Wynne (Male, born 1743, died 1788), Genre: History
General History of the British Empire in America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89876
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Ward's oratory 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/11/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q5 .16. Original Returned Text: Ward's oratory 1 & 2 V..
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758)
Genre: Education
A system of oratory, delivered in a course of lectures publicly read at Gresham College, London. To which is prefixed an inaugural oration, spoken in Latin... / by John Ward... [In two volumes].
Classmark: Q.5.16, P.6.41, Q.3.16?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758)
Genre: Education
A system of oratory, delivered in a course of lectures publicly read at Gresham College, London. To which is prefixed an inaugural oration, spoken in Latin... / by John Ward... [In two volumes].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 100 times in 54 borrowing records
John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758)
Genre: Education
System of Oratory
Borrowed: 1772/11/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: John Ward (Male, born c.1679, died 1758), Genre: Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89822
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Fenning's Mensuration
Borrowed: 1774/1/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/1/21 (Friday). Classmark: G3. 36. Original Returned Text: Fennings Mensuration.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Classmark: G.3.37.
Confidence level: Certain
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T133074
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Young Measurer’s Complete Guide
Borrowed: 1774/1/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/1/21 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Daniel Fenning (Male), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 89939
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Polybius
Borrowed: 1773/3/4 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/6 (Saturday). Classmark: J2. 7. Original Returned Text: Polybius.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118)
Genre: History
The general history of Polybius. In five books. Translated from the Greek by Mr. Hampton.
Classmark: J.2.7, M.4.19.
Confidence level: Certain
Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118)
Genre: History
The general history of Polybius. In five books. Translated from the Greek by Mr. Hampton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 4to.
Translators: Hampton
Number of borrowings: 26
ESTC: T111490
Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118)
Genre: History
Histories [Polybius]
Borrowed: 1773/3/4 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118), Genre: History
Record ID 89894
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Popes Works Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday). Classmark: N7 . 4. Original Returned Text: Pope's Works.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In ten volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; together with all his notes, as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: printed verbatim from the octavo edition of Mr. Warburton.
Classmark: N.7.4, N.8.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In ten volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; together with all his notes, as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: printed verbatim from the octavo edition of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 306 times in 157 borrowing records
ESTC: T5438
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 89930
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Aventurer 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/2/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: L. .. Original Returned Text: Adventurer 3 & 4 Vol.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The adventurer. ... . On vent’rous wing in quest of praise I go, And leave the gazing multitude below.
Classmark: L.7.29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The adventurer. ... . On vent’rous wing in quest of praise I go, And leave the gazing multitude below.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 222 times in 105 borrowing records
ESTC: T97915
Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Adventurer ... . On Vent’rous Wing in Quest of Praise I Go, And Leave the Gazing Multitude Below
Borrowed: 1773/2/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Richard Bathurst (Male, died 1762), John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800), Genre: Belles Lettres
Adventurer ... . On Vent’rous Wing in Quest of Praise I Go, And Leave the Gazing Multitude Below
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89849
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Bielfield,'s Education 2d & 3 V.
Borrowed: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday). Classmark: G4. 8. Original Returned Text: Bielfeilds Educa. 2d & 3 V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Classmark: G.4.8, R.4.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
The elements of universal erudition, containing an analytical abridgment of the sciences, polite arts, and belles lettres, By Baron Bielfeld, Secretary of Legation to the King of Prussia, Preceptor to Prince Ferdinand, and Chancellor of all the Universities in the dominions of His Prussian Majesty, Author of the Political Institutes, &c. Translated from the last edition printed at Berlin, By W. Hooper, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 55 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T128060
Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770)
Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Borrowed: 1774/2/14 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Freiherr von Jacob Friedrich Bielfeld (Male, born 1717, died 1770), Genre: Education
Elements of Universal Erudition
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 89576
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Harriss's Hermes
Borrowed: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Classmark: G3. 12. Original Returned Text: Harriss's Hermes.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes or a philosophical inqviry concerning vniversal grammar by Iames Harris Esq.
Classmark: G.3.12, R.7.14.
Confidence level: Certain
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes or a philosophical inqviry concerning vniversal grammar by Iames Harris Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T146749
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Borrowed: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780), Genre: Education
Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar
Record ID 89879
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Simson's Euclid
Borrowed: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday). Classmark: N5.26. Original Returned Text: Simson's Euclid.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Classmark: N.5.26, R.8.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid’s Demonstrations are Restored. Also, to this second edition is added the book of Euclid’s data. In like manner Corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Robert Simson
Number of borrowings: 37
ESTC: T145346
Euclid (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Geometry [Euclid]
Borrowed: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Euclid (Male), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 89570
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Brugh's Dig. of Hu. Nature
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Classmark: . . .. Original Returned Text: Brugh's Dig. of H. Na ..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Burgh (Male, born 1714, died 1775)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The dignity of human nature. Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In four books. I. Of prudence. II. Of knowledge. III. Of virtue. IV. Of revealed religion. By J. B. Master of an Academy at Newington-Green, Middlesex.
Classmark: M.4.17, P.4.19.
Confidence level: Certain
James Burgh (Male, born 1714, died 1775)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
The dignity of human nature. Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In four books. I. Of prudence. II. Of knowledge. III. Of virtue. IV. Of revealed religion. By J. B. Master of an Academy at Newington-Green, Middlesex.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 36
ESTC: T114028
James Burgh (Male, born 1714, died 1775)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Dignity of Human Nature. Or, A Brief Account of the Certain and Established Means for Attaining the True End of Our Existence
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: James Burgh (Male, born 1714, died 1775), Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
Record ID 89588
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Hume's hist 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/12/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/5 (Wednesday). Classmark: O6 . .. Original Returned Text: Humes hist 3 & 4 V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq.
Classmark: O.6.6, P.7.41?, P.7.5? P.8?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1773/12/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 89831
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Hill's Urania
Borrowed: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Classmark: F4. 4. Original Returned Text: Hill's Urania.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens; Containing the Antient and Modern Astronomy, In Form of a Dictionary: Illustrated with a great Number of Figures, Comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A Work intended for general Use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for Entertainment as well as Instruction. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c.
Classmark: F.4.4.
Confidence level: Certain
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens; Containing the Antient and Modern Astronomy, In Form of a Dictionary: Illustrated with a great Number of Figures, Comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A Work intended for general Use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for Entertainment as well as Instruction. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T11008
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens
Borrowed: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1774/1/24 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 89942
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Sheridanon Education
Borrowed: 1773/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/10 (Wednesday). Classmark: N 5.16. Original Returned Text: Sheridan on Education.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
British education: Or, the source of the Disorders of Great Britain. Being an essay towards proving, that the Immorality, Ignorance, and false Taste, which so generally prevail, are the natural and necessary Consequences of the present defective system of education. With An Attempt to shew, that a Revival of the art of speaking, and the study of our own language, might contribute, in great measure, to the Cure of those evils. In three parts. I. Of the Use of these Studies to religion, and morality; as also, to the Support of the British constitution. II. Their absolute Necessity in order to refine, ascertain, and fix the English language. III. Their Use in the Cultivation of the imitative arts: shewing, that were the study of oratory made a necessary Branch of the education of youth; poetry, musick, painting, and sculpture, might arrive at as high a Pitch of Perfection in England, as ever they did in Athens or Rome. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Classmark: N.5.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
British education: Or, the source of the Disorders of Great Britain. Being an essay towards proving, that the Immorality, Ignorance, and false Taste, which so generally prevail, are the natural and necessary Consequences of the present defective system of education. With An Attempt to shew, that a Revival of the art of speaking, and the study of our own language, might contribute, in great measure, to the Cure of those evils. In three parts. I. Of the Use of these Studies to religion, and morality; as also, to the Support of the British constitution. II. Their absolute Necessity in order to refine, ascertain, and fix the English language. III. Their Use in the Cultivation of the imitative arts: shewing, that were the study of oratory made a necessary Branch of the education of youth; poetry, musick, painting, and sculpture, might arrive at as high a Pitch of Perfection in England, as ever they did in Athens or Rome. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T90531
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
British Education
Borrowed: 1773/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788), Genre: Education
Record ID 89993
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Wrights Trigonometry
Borrowed: 1773/11/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/3 (Friday). Classmark: G3. 8. Original Returned Text: Wright's Trigonometry.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of trigonometry, plane and spherical; With the principle of perspective, and projection of the sphere. By John Wright.
Classmark: G.3.8, M.7.43.
Confidence level: Certain
John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of trigonometry, plane and spherical; With the principle of perspective, and projection of the sphere. By John Wright.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T101234
John Wright (Male)
Genre: Mathematics
Elements of Trigonometry, Plane and Spherical
Borrowed: 1773/11/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/3 (Friday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: John Wright (Male), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 89591
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Dryden's Virgil 1 .2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/1/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/21 (Friday). Classmark: F4 .12. Original Returned Text: Dryden's Virgil 1. 2V..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden...
Classmark: F.4.12, P.8.3, A.8.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden, Esq. In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: T139417
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1774/1/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/21 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89924
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Essay on original Geneus
Borrowed: 1772/12/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: Q4 .18. Original Returned Text: Essay on original Geneus.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on original genius; and its various modes of exertion in philosophy and the fine arts, particularly in poetry / [by William Duff].
Classmark: Q.4.18, P.5.12.
Confidence level: Certain
William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on original genius; and its various modes of exertion in philosophy and the fine arts, particularly in poetry / [by William Duff].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 36
ESTC: T58836
William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on Original Genius
Borrowed: 1772/12/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: William Duff (Male, born 1732, died 1815), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 89885
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Thomson's Works Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday). Classmark: L7. 27. Original Returned Text: Thomson's Works Vol 1st.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
The works of James Thomson. In four volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements.
Classmark: L.7.27.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
The works of James Thomson. In four volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T9772
James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748)
Genre: Poetry
Works of James Thomson
Borrowed: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: James Thomson (Male, born 1700, died 1748), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 89855
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Dryden's Virgil Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1774/3/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/20 (Wednesday). Classmark: F4. 12. Original Returned Text: Dryden's Virgil.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden...
Classmark: F.4.12, P.8.3, A.8.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden, Esq. In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: T139417
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1774/3/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/20 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 90065
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 6-7
Fennings Mensuration
Borrowed: 1774/3/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/3/29 (Tuesday). Classmark: G3 . 37. Original Returned Text: Fenning's Mensuration.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Classmark: G.3.37.
Confidence level: Certain
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The young measurer’s complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XII. The Manner of finding the Tonnage of Ships very accurately. XIII. The Method of measuring Sawyers Work. XIV. Of measuring Cases, &c. sent by Sea, and which pay Freight by the solid Foot. XV. The Method of measuring Cord-Wood, Marle-Pits, Hayricks, Statues, and other irregular Bodies. XVI. The Construction of the Plain Scale, and its various Uses in the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. The Whole laid down in so easy and familiar a Manner, as to render it not only useful for Youths at School, but also necessary for Artificers of every Kind, and for such Gentlemen as are desirous of Surveying their Lands, Measuring their Buildings, Timber, &c. By D. Fenning. Author of the British Youth’s Instructor, or a New and Easy Guide to Practical Arithmetic, and the Royal English Dictionary, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T133074
Daniel Fenning (Male)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Young Measurer’s Complete Guide
Borrowed: 1774/3/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/3/29 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Daniel Fenning (Male), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 90140
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 6-7
Pope's Works 2 & 3 V.
Borrowed: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/22 (Friday). Classmark: N7. 4. Original Returned Text: pope's Works 2 & 3 Vol..
James Yeaman
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1420539428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In ten volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; together with all his notes, as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: printed verbatim from the octavo edition of Mr. Warburton.
Classmark: N.7.4, N.8.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In ten volumes complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; together with all his notes, as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: printed verbatim from the octavo edition of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 306 times in 157 borrowing records
ESTC: T5438
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/22 (Friday).
Borrower: James Yeaman
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 90182
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 6-7
Netlton on Virtue &c.
Borrowed: 1773/11/25 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/12/1 (Wednesday). Classmark: O5-15. Original Returned Text: Netleton on Virtue &c..
James Yeaman
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1420539428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Nettleton (Male, born 1683, died 1742)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Some thoughts concerning virtue and happiness. [Nettleton]
Classmark: O.5.15, P.8.60.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Nettleton (Male, born 1683, died 1742)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Some thoughts concerning virtue and happiness.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 45
ESTC: T90128
Thomas Nettleton (Male, born 1683, died 1742)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Some Thoughts Voncerning Virtue and Happiness
Borrowed: 1773/11/25 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/12/1 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Yeaman
Author: Thomas Nettleton (Male, born 1683, died 1742), Genre: Philosophy and Morality