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Record ID 394386
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 61
Stewart's View 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/7/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/19 (Saturday).
Dr John Bremner
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
Gilbert Stuart (Male, born 1742, died 1786)
A view of society in Europe, in its progress from rudeness to refinement: or, inquiries concerning the history of law, government, and manners. By Gilbert Stuart, LL.D [Stewart]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Gilbert Stuart (Male, born 1742, died 1786)
A view of society in Europe, in its progress from rudeness to refinement: or, inquiries concerning the history of law, government, and manners. By Gilbert Stuart, LL.D [Stewart T96550]
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T96550
Borrowed: 1817/7/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Dr John Bremner
Author: Gilbert Stuart (Male, born 1742, died 1786)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 394476
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 62
Waldorf 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).
Miss Frances Baikie
Gender: Female.
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T64755
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Borrowed: 1817/7/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Miss Frances Baikie
Author: Sophia Fortnum (Female), Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394455
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 62
Letters from Scotland 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/30 (Wednesday).
Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Gender: Male. Address: Strenzie, Stronsay.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/30 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394467
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 62
Miss Meredith 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).
Mr William Henry Fotheringhame
Gender: Male. Address: King Street, Edinburgh; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Law > Writer/Procurator.
Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Meredith; a novel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Meredith; a novel
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: N7435
Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Meredith
Borrowed: 1817/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/7/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Henry Fotheringhame
Author: Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394443
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 62
History of the Green Room 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).
Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.
Joseph Haslewood (Male, born 1769, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
The secret history of the green room: containing authentic and entertaining memoirs of the actors and actresses in the three Theatres Royal
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Haslewood (Male, born 1769, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
The secret history of the green room: containing authentic and entertaining memoirs of the actors and actresses in the three Theatres Royal
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 5 borrowing records
ESTC: T61251
Joseph Haslewood (Male, born 1769, died 1833)
Genre: Lives
The secret history of the green room
Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Turnbull
Author: Joseph Haslewood (Male, born 1769, died 1833), Genre: Lives
The secret history of the green room
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394437
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 62
Robertson's Scotland 1&2dVols
Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Mrs Armit
Gender: Female.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the throne of England [Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary, and of King James VI
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T65396
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1817/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mrs Armit
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394524
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 63
Fruits of Werter 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/7/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).
Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.
Genre: Fiction
The slave of passion, or, The fruits of Werter: a novel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Fiction
The slave of passion, or, The fruits of Werter: a novel
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: N478539
Genre: Fiction
The slave of passion, or, The fruits of Werter: a novel
Borrowed: 1817/7/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/8/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mrs Omond
Genre: Fiction
The slave of passion, or, The fruits of Werter: a novel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394500
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 63
William's Narrative 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/30 (Saturday).
Mrs Isabella Thuring
Gender: Female. Address: King Street, Kirkwall.
Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
William's Narrative
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
Captain Williams's narrative; in which is contained particulars relative to the execution of Mustapha Cawn
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T27204
Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
Captain Williams's Narrative
Borrowed: 1817/7/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/8/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mrs Isabella Thuring
Author: Captain D. Williams (), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394590
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 64
Knox's Fisheries 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/8/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/10 (Wednesday).
Mr George Gibson
Gender: Male. Address: Corse.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.
John Knox (Male, born 1720, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A view of the British Empire, more especially Scotland: with some proposals for the improvement of that country, the extension of its fisheries and the relief of the people [Knox]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Knox (Male, born 1720, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A view of the British Empire, more especially Scotland: with some proposals for the improvement of that country, the extension of its fisheries and the relief of the people [Knox]
Language: English . Published: London | Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T92836
John Knox (Male, born 1720, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
View of the British Empire
Borrowed: 1817/8/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr George Gibson
Author: John Knox (Male, born 1720, died 1790), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394725
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 66
Johnson's Journey 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/8/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/20 (Saturday).
Mr Archibald Petrie
Gender: Male.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/8/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Archibald Petrie
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 394758
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 67
Anna St Ives 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/8/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/3 (Wednesday).
Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.
Thomas Holcroft (Male, born 1745, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
Anna St. Ives: a novel. By Thomas Holcroft.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Thomas Holcroft (Male, born 1745, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
Anna St. Ives: a novel. By Thomas Holcroft. [T139809]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 7 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 127 times in 22 borrowing records
ESTC: T139809
Thomas Holcroft (Male, born 1745, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
Anna St. Ives: a novel
Borrowed: 1817/8/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Robertson
Author: Thomas Holcroft (Male, born 1745, died 1809), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 394770
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 67
Anna St. Ives 4-7
Borrowed: 1817/9/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/6 (Saturday).
Mr John Robertson
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.
Thomas Holcroft (Male, born 1745, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
Anna St. Ives: a novel. By Thomas Holcroft.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Confidence level: Likely
Thomas Holcroft (Male, born 1745, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
Anna St. Ives: a novel. By Thomas Holcroft. [T139809]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 7 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 127 times in 22 borrowing records
ESTC: T139809
Thomas Holcroft (Male, born 1745, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
Anna St. Ives: a novel
Borrowed: 1817/9/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Robertson
Author: Thomas Holcroft (Male, born 1745, died 1809), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 394767
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 67
Williams Switzerland 2Vols
Borrowed: 1817/8/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/4/4 (Saturday).
Miss Helena Fea
Gender: Female.
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
A Tour in Switzerland [Williams]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
A tour in Switzerland; or, a view of the present state of the Governments and Manners of those Cantons: with comparative sketches of the present state of Paris. By Helen Maria Williams. (T70499)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 76 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: T70499
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
Tour in Switzerland
Borrowed: 1817/8/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/4/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Miss Helena Fea
Author: Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394821
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 68
Bell's Travels 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/9/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/13 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia. By John Bell, of Antermony.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 142 times in 120 borrowing records
ESTC: T99654
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Borrowed: 1817/9/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780), Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 394842
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 68
Waldorf 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/9/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday).
Lieutenant Skelton
Gender: Male.
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T64755
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Borrowed: 1817/9/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Lieutenant Skelton
Author: Sophia Fortnum (Female), Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394830
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 68
Letters from Scotland 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/9/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/27 (Saturday).
Mrs Isabella Thuring
Gender: Female. Address: King Street, Kirkwall.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/9/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mrs Isabella Thuring
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394887
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 69
Life of Hume 1Vo
Borrowed: 1817/9/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Lives
The life of David Hume, Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Lives
The life of David Hume, Esq. Written by himself.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T5349
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Lives
Life of David Hume
Borrowed: 1817/9/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 394866
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 69
Gulliver's Travels 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/9/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday).
Mr George Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'
Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
Gulliver's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
The travels of Lemuel Gulliver, into several remote nations of the world. Who was first a surgeon, and then a captain of several ships.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T176319
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
Gulliver's Travels
Borrowed: 1817/9/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday).
Borrowers: Mr George Gordon , Reverend Mr John Dunn
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394947
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 70
Louisa 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/20 (Saturday).
Mrs Falconer
Gender: Female.
1817 borrowing record: 'per Mr Traill'
Mr Traill
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816)
Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor. In two volumes.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816)
Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor. In two volumes. [T73523]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T73523
Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816)
Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor
Borrowed: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/20 (Saturday).
Borrowers: Mrs Falconer , Mr Traill
Author: Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816), Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394899
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 70
Letters from Scotland 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/27 (Saturday).
Mr George Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Gordon
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394932
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 70
Old English Baron 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/20 (Saturday).
Mr J. Flett
Gender: Male.
Clara Reeve (Female, born 1729, died 1807)
Genre: Fiction
The old English baron: a Gothic story. By Clara Reeve.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Clara Reeve (Female, born 1729, died 1807)
Genre: Fiction
The old English baron: a Gothic story. By Clara Reeve. (T129762)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 37
ESTC: T129762
Clara Reeve (Female, born 1729, died 1807)
Genre: Fiction
Old English Baron: A Gothic Story
Borrowed: 1817/9/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/9/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr J. Flett
Author: Clara Reeve (Female, born 1729, died 1807), Genre: Fiction
Old English Baron: A Gothic Story
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 394953
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 71
Waldorf 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/9/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday).
Mrs Isabella Thuring
Gender: Female. Address: King Street, Kirkwall.
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T64755
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Borrowed: 1817/9/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mrs Isabella Thuring
Author: Sophia Fortnum (Female), Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 394968
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 71
Johnson's Journey 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/9/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/9/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395028
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 72
Louisa 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Dr Robert Groat
Gender: Male. Address: Newhall, Deerness.
Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816)
Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor. In two volumes.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816)
Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor. In two volumes. [T73523]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T73523
Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816)
Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Dr Robert Groat
Author: Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816), Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395037
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 72
Johnson's Journey 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/4 (Saturday).
Mr Christie
Gender: Male.
Reverend Mr Tait
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
Alternative spelling: Tate
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/4 (Saturday).
Borrowers: Mr Christie , Reverend Mr Tait
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395007
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 72
Dean of Coleraine 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/10/8 (Wednesday).
Mr Fotheringhame
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.
Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763)
Genre: Fiction
The Dean of Coleraine. A moral history: founded on the memoirs of an illustrious family in Ireland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763)
Genre: Fiction
The Dean of Coleraine. A moral history: founded on the memoirs of an illustrious family in Ireland
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T117601
Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763)
Genre: Fiction
Dean of Coleraine: A Moral History
Borrowed: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/10/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Fotheringhame
Author: Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763), Genre: Fiction
Dean of Coleraine: A Moral History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 395019
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 72
Bell's Travels 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/10/4 (Saturday).
Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston
Gender: Male. Address: Cairston; Broad Street, Stromness; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Politics/Office Holders > Customs Collector.
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia. By John Bell, of Antermony.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 142 times in 120 borrowing records
ESTC: T99654
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Borrowed: 1817/9/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/10/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Thomas Pollexfen of Cairston
Author: John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780), Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395055
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 73
The Sisters 3 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/8 (Wednesday).
Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Gender: Female. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
William Dodd (Male, born 1729, died 1777)
Genre: Fiction
The sisters; or, the history of Lucy and Caroline Sanson, entrusted to a false friend
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Dodd (Male, born 1729, died 1777)
Genre: Fiction
The sisters; or, the history of Lucy and Caroline Sanson, entrusted to a false friend
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 77 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: N23340
William Dodd (Male, born 1729, died 1777)
Genre: Fiction
The sisters
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Author: William Dodd (Male, born 1729, died 1777), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 395043
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 73
Letters from Scotland 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Dr Gillies
Gender: Male.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/9/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Dr Gillies
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395127
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 74
Waldorf 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/15 (Saturday).
Mrs Hudson
Gender: Female.
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T64755
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mrs Hudson
Author: Sophia Fortnum (Female), Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395100
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 74
Crookshank's History 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1817/11/8 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr Ramage
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
William Crookshank (Male, born c.1712, died 1769)
Genre: Theology
The history of the state and sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restoration to the Revolution. [Crookshank]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Crookshank (Male, born c.1712, died 1769)
Genre: Theology
The history of the state and sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restoration to the Revolution. [T165350]
Language: English . Published: Paisley. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T165350
William Crookshank (Male, born c.1712, died 1769)
Genre: Theology
History of the State and Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restoration to the Revolution
Borrowed: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1817/11/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Ramage
Author: William Crookshank (Male, born c.1712, died 1769), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395133
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 74
Ferguson's Essays 1 Vol.
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr Taylor
Gender: Male. Address: Stronsay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Unknown denomination.
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
An Essay on the History of Civil Society [Ferguson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
An essay on the history of civil society. By Adam Ferguson, LL.D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 97
ESTC: T75304
Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Essay on the History of Civil Society
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Taylor
Author: Adam Ferguson (Male, born 1723, died 1816), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Essay on the History of Civil Society
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395106
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 74
The Haunted Cavern 1 Vol.
Borrowed: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).
Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.
John Palmer Jun. (Male, born 1776, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
The Haunted Cavern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Palmer Jun. (Male, born 1776, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
The haunted cavern: a Caledonian tale.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1796. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 31
ESTC: T73528
John Palmer Jun. (Male, born 1776, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
Haunted Cavern: A Caledonian Tale
Borrowed: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr George Turnbull
Author: John Palmer Jun. (Male, born 1776, died 1809), Genre: Fiction
Haunted Cavern: A Caledonian Tale
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395124
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 74
Louisa 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1817/10/4 (Saturday).
Mr J. Flett
Gender: Male.
Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816)
Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor. In two volumes.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816)
Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor. In two volumes. [T73523]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T73523
Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816)
Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor
Borrowed: 1817/9/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1817/10/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr J. Flett
Author: Elizabeth Helme (Female, died 1816), Genre: Fiction
Louisa; or, the cottage on the moor
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395169
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 75
Craven's Travels 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/11 (Saturday).
Mr J. Flett
Gender: Male.
Elizabeth Craven (Female, born 1750, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
A journey through the Crimea to Constantinople. [Craven]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Elizabeth Craven (Female, born 1750, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
A journey through the Crimea to Constantinople. In a series of letters from ... Elizabeth Lady Craven, to His Serene Highness the Margrave of Brandebourg, Anspach, and Bareith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T134670
Elizabeth Craven (Female, born 1750, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Journey through the Crimea to Constantinople
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/10/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr J. Flett
Author: Elizabeth Craven (Female, born 1750, died 1828), Genre: Travel
Journey through the Crimea to Constantinople
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395181
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 75
Hume's History Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/8 (Saturday).
Mr Ferguson
Gender: Male. Address: Stronsay.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume History of England 4to
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
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 six volumes. By David Hume, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 59 times in 41 borrowing records
ESTC: T98604
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1817/10/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Ferguson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395391
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 79
William's Narrative 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/10/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/1 (Saturday).
Mr Robert Pringle
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Politics/Office Holders > Tax Collector.
Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
William's Narrative
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
Captain Williams's narrative; in which is contained particulars relative to the execution of Mustapha Cawn
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T27204
Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
Captain Williams's Narrative
Borrowed: 1817/10/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Pringle
Author: Captain D. Williams (), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395466
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 81
Naval Admirals 1 Vo
Borrowed: 1817/10/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/1 (Saturday).
Mr J. Flett
Gender: Male.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the British admirals: containing a new and accurate naval history, from the earliest periods
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the British admirals: containing a new and accurate naval history, from the earliest periods.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 61 times in 40 borrowing records
ESTC: T127102
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the British Admirals: Containing a New and Accurate Naval History
Borrowed: 1817/10/25 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr J. Flett
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the British Admirals: Containing a New and Accurate Naval History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395493
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 82
Voltaire's Dictionary 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/10/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Theology
Dictionaire philosophique
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Theology
Dictionaire philosophique
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: 2
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Theology
Dictionaire Philosophique
Borrowed: 1817/10/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395571
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 83
Letters from Scotland 2 Vo
Borrowed: 1817/11/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr John Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Evie.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a gentleman in the north of Scotland to his friend in London. Containing the description of a capital town in that northern country; with An Account of some uncommon Customs of the Inhabitants: likewise, An Account of the Highlands, with the Customs and Manners of the Highlanders. To which is added, A Letter relating to the Military Ways among the Mountains, began in the Year 1726. The whole interspers’d with Facts and Circumstances intirely New to the Generality of People in England, and little known in the Southern Parts of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 46 borrowing records
ESTC: T65246
Edward Burt (Male, died 1755)
Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Borrowed: 1817/11/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Duguid
Author: Edward Burt (Male, died 1755), Genre: Travel
Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395625
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 84
Johnson's Journey 1 Vo
Borrowed: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/19 (Wednesday).
Mr George Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/19 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr George Gordon
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395661
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 85
Humes elents ofCrit 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/3 (Saturday).
Mr Ferguson
Gender: Male. Address: Stronsay.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. The seventh edition. With the author’s last corrections and additions.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T32596
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of Criticism
Borrowed: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Ferguson
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395667
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 85
Carr's Sermons Vol1st
Borrowed: 1817/11/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/29 (Saturday).
Mr David Spence
Gender: Male. Address: Scapa, Holm and Paplay.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Factor/Agent.
George Carr (Male, born 1705, died 1776)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons. By the late Reverend George Carr.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
George Carr (Male, born 1705, died 1776)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons. By the late Reverend George Carr. (T99080)
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T99080
George Carr (Male, born 1705, died 1776)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons [George Carr]
Borrowed: 1817/11/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr David Spence
Author: George Carr (Male, born 1705, died 1776), Genre: Sermons
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395658
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 85
Hume's England Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/3 (Saturday).
Mr Ferguson
Gender: Male. Address: Stronsay.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume History of England 4to
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
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 six volumes. By David Hume, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 59 times in 41 borrowing records
ESTC: T98604
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1817/11/5 (Wednesday). Returned: 1818/1/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Ferguson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 395697
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 86
Dict. Phylosophique 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/11/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday).
Mr Spence (unspecified)
Gender: Male.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Theology
Dictionaire philosophique
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Theology
Dictionaire philosophique
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: 2
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Theology
Dictionaire Philosophique
Borrowed: 1817/11/8 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Spence (unspecified)
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395760
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 87
Desmond 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/19 (Wednesday).
Mrs Falconer
Gender: Female.
1817 borrowing record: 'per Mr Traill'
Charlotte Turner Smith (Female, born 1749, died 1806)
Genre: Fiction
Desmond. A novel, in three volumes. By Charlotte Smith.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Charlotte Turner Smith (Female, born 1749, died 1806)
Genre: Fiction
Desmond. A novel, in three volumes. By Charlotte Smith. [T64731]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 89 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T64731
Charlotte Turner Smith (Female, born 1749, died 1806)
Genre: Fiction
Desmond
Borrowed: 1817/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/19 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mrs Falconer
Author: Charlotte Turner Smith (Female, born 1749, died 1806), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 395751
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 87
Baillie's Letters 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/11/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr Andrew Anderson
Gender: Male. Address: Birsay.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Letters and journals, containing an impartial account of public transactions, civil, ecclesiastical, and military, in England and Scotland, from the beginning of the civil wars, in 1637, to the year 1662 [Baillie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Letters and journals, containing an impartial account of public transactions, civil, ecclesiastical, and military, in England and Scotland, from the beginning of the civil wars, in 1637, to the year 1662 [Baillie] (T88281)
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T88281
Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Letters, and Journals, containing an Impartial Account of Public Transactions, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Military
Borrowed: 1817/11/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Andrew Anderson
Author: Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395748
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 87
Johnson's Tour 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/11/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday).
Mrs Isabella Thuring
Gender: Female. Address: King Street, Kirkwall.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1817/11/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mrs Isabella Thuring
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395823
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 88
Miss Meredith
Borrowed: 1817/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/29 (Saturday).
Mrs Falconer
Gender: Female.
1817 borrowing record: 'per Mr Traill'
Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Meredith; a novel
Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified
Confidence level: Certain
Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Meredith; a novel
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: N7435
Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Miss Meredith
Borrowed: 1817/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mrs Falconer
Author: Eliza Parsons (Female, died 1811), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume unspecified
Record ID 395799
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 88
Dean of Coleraine 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/11/19 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/22 (Saturday).
Mr Watt
Gender: Male.
Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763)
Genre: Fiction
The Dean of Coleraine. A moral history: founded on the memoirs of an illustrious family in Ireland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763)
Genre: Fiction
The Dean of Coleraine. A moral history: founded on the memoirs of an illustrious family in Ireland
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T117601
Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763)
Genre: Fiction
Dean of Coleraine: A Moral History
Borrowed: 1817/11/19 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/11/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Watt
Author: Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763), Genre: Fiction
Dean of Coleraine: A Moral History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 395784
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 88
Waldorf 2Vol
Borrowed: 1817/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/29 (Saturday).
Mr David Bews
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T64755
Sophia Fortnum (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Borrowed: 1817/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/11/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr David Bews
Author: Sophia Fortnum (Female), Genre: Fiction
Waldorf; or, the Dangers of Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395835
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 88
Bell's Travels 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).
Mr Watt
Gender: Male.
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia. By John Bell, of Antermony.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 142 times in 120 borrowing records
ESTC: T99654
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Borrowed: 1817/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Watt
Author: John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780), Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 395877
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 89
Gisborne's Duties 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/17 (Saturday).
Mr David Bews
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Thomas Gisborne (Male, born 1758, died 1846)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An enquiry into the duties of men in the higher and middle classes of society in Great Britain. By Thomas Gisborne.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Gisborne (Male, born 1758, died 1846)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An enquiry into the duties of men in the higher and middle classes of society in Great Britain. By Thomas Gisborne.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1795. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T84742
Thomas Gisborne (Male, born 1758, died 1846)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Enquiry into the Duties of Men in the Higher and Middle Classes of Society in Great Britain
Borrowed: 1817/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1818/1/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr David Bews
Author: Thomas Gisborne (Male, born 1758, died 1846), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Enquiry into the Duties of Men in the Higher and Middle Classes of Society in Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 395865
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 89
German GilBlas 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).
Mr James Riddoch of Cairston
Gender: Male. Address: Cairston, Stromness.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Politics/Office Holders > Lord Provost/Provost.
Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796)
Genre: Fiction
The German Gil Blas; or, the adventures of Peter Claus.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796)
Genre: Fiction
The German Gil Blas; or, the adventures of Peter Claus. (T92292)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 67 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T92292
Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796)
Genre: Fiction
German Gil Blas; or, The Adventures of Peter Claus
Borrowed: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr James Riddoch of Cairston
Author: Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796), Genre: Fiction
German Gil Blas; or, The Adventures of Peter Claus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 395874
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 89
Carr's Sermons 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1817/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).
Mr David Spence
Gender: Male. Address: Scapa, Holm and Paplay.
Occupation (normalised): Commerce, Trade, and Finance > Factor/Agent.
George Carr (Male, born 1705, died 1776)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons. By the late Reverend George Carr.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
George Carr (Male, born 1705, died 1776)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons. By the late Reverend George Carr. (T99080)
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T99080
George Carr (Male, born 1705, died 1776)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons [George Carr]
Borrowed: 1817/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr David Spence
Author: George Carr (Male, born 1705, died 1776), Genre: Sermons
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 395862
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 89
French GilBlas 4 Vols
Borrowed: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).
Lieutenant John Baikie
Gender: Male. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Mariner > Ships Owner. Military > Navy.
Henry Lemaire (Male, born 1756, died 1808)
Genre: Fiction
The French Gil Blas; or, Adventures of Henry Lanson.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Lemaire (Male, born 1756, died 1808)
Genre: Fiction
The French Gil Blas; or, Adventures of Henry Lanson. (T114280)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 44 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T114280
Henry Lemaire (Male, born 1756, died 1808)
Genre: Fiction
French Gil Blas; or, Adventures of Henry Lanson
Borrowed: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Lieutenant John Baikie
Author: Henry Lemaire (Male, born 1756, died 1808), Genre: Fiction
French Gil Blas; or, Adventures of Henry Lanson
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 395856
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 89
Universal History 39th
Borrowed: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).
Mr George Gordon
Gender: Male.
1817 borrowing record: 'stranger per Mr Dunn'
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 39
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1817/11/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1817/12/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr George Gordon
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 39
Record ID 395892
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-03 (1816-1817, Type: Town). Page: 90
Watson on Christianity 1 Vol
Borrowed: 1817/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
An apology for Christianity [Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
An apology for Christianity [Watson].
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T75721
Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816)
Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Borrowed: 1817/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1817/12/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Richard Watson Bishop of Llandaff (Male, born 1737, died 1816), Genre: Theology
Apology for Christianity [Richard Watson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 407561
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 1
1s Universal Histy
Borrowed: 1820/12/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/1/3 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1820/12/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/1/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 407594
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 2
2 Sailor's letters
Borrowed: 1820/12/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/1/10 (Wednesday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1820/12/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/1/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 407864
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 4
2 Zelia in the desert
Borrowed: 1820/12/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/1/18 (Thursday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Marguerite Daubenton (Female, born 1720, died 1818)
Genre: Fiction
Zelia, in the desert. From the French. By the lady who translated “Adelaide and Theodore;” and “Anecdotes of Henry IV. of France.”
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Marguerite Daubenton (Female, born 1720, died 1818)
Genre: Fiction
Zelia, in the desert. From the French. By the lady who translated "Adelaide and Theodore;" and "Anecdotes of Henry IV. of France."
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 28 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T212294
Marguerite Daubenton (Female, born 1720, died 1818)
Genre: Fiction
Zelia in the Desert
Borrowed: 1820/12/30 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/1/18 (Thursday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Marguerite Daubenton (Female, born 1720, died 1818), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 407921
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 5
2 Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1821/1/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/4 (Sunday).
Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Gender: Male. Address: Elwick; Main Street, Shapinsay; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Military > Navy.
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1821/1/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/4 (Sunday).
Borrower: Captain William Balfour of Elwick
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 407891
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 5
5th Universal History
Borrowed: 1821/1/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/17 (Saturday).
Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/1/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 408074
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 6
3 Rumford's Essays
Borrowed: 1821/1/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/9/11 (Tuesday).
Mr Charles Sarle
Gender: Male. Address: Rousay.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman.
Alternative spelling: Sarll
Graf von Benjamin Rumford (Male, born 1753, died 1814)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Count Rumford's experimental essays, political, economical, and philososphical
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Graf von Benjamin Rumford (Male, born 1753, died 1814)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Count Rumford's experimental essays, political, economical, and philososphical. [T478828]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1797. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T478828
Graf von Benjamin Rumford (Male, born 1753, died 1814)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Experimental Essays, Political, Economical, and Philososphical
Borrowed: 1821/1/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/9/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Charles Sarle
Author: Graf von Benjamin Rumford (Male, born 1753, died 1814), Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Experimental Essays, Political, Economical, and Philososphical
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 408095
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 7
1 Gisborne's Duties ofWomen
Borrowed: 1821/1/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Physician.
Thomas Gisborne (Male, born 1758, died 1846)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An enquiry into the duties of men in the higher and middle classes of society in Great Britain. By Thomas Gisborne.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Gisborne (Male, born 1758, died 1846)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An enquiry into the duties of men in the higher and middle classes of society in Great Britain. By Thomas Gisborne.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1795. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T84742
Thomas Gisborne (Male, born 1758, died 1846)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Enquiry into the Duties of Men in the Higher and Middle Classes of Society in Great Britain
Borrowed: 1821/1/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Author: Thomas Gisborne (Male, born 1758, died 1846), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Enquiry into the Duties of Men in the Higher and Middle Classes of Society in Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 408089
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 7
4Vols Johnson's Lives of the Poets
Borrowed: 1821/1/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/3 (Saturday).
Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Medicine and Health > Physician.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Lives
The lives of the most eminent English poets with critical observations on their works; by Samuel Johnson.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Lives
The lives of the most eminent English poets : with critical observations on their works.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1783. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T4514
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Lives
Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets
Borrowed: 1821/1/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: Dr Alexander Russell Duguid
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Lives
Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 408233
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 8
6&7 Universal Hisy
Borrowed: 1821/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/17 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 408242
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 8
1st Kames Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday).
Mr William Strang
Gender: Male. Address: Lop Ness, Sanday.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Strang
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 408257
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 8
1 Lady Cravens Travels
Borrowed: 1821/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Gender: Female. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Elizabeth Craven (Female, born 1750, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
A journey through the Crimea to Constantinople. [Craven]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Elizabeth Craven (Female, born 1750, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
A journey through the Crimea to Constantinople. In a series of letters from ... Elizabeth Lady Craven, to His Serene Highness the Margrave of Brandebourg, Anspach, and Bareith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T134670
Elizabeth Craven (Female, born 1750, died 1828)
Genre: Travel
Journey through the Crimea to Constantinople
Borrowed: 1821/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Author: Elizabeth Craven (Female, born 1750, died 1828), Genre: Travel
Journey through the Crimea to Constantinople
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 408263
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 8
2 volBaillies Letters
Borrowed: 1821/2/10 (Saturday).
Mr Alexander Peterkin Esquire
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Sheriff.
Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Letters and journals, containing an impartial account of public transactions, civil, ecclesiastical, and military, in England and Scotland, from the beginning of the civil wars, in 1637, to the year 1662 [Baillie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Letters and journals, containing an impartial account of public transactions, civil, ecclesiastical, and military, in England and Scotland, from the beginning of the civil wars, in 1637, to the year 1662 [Baillie] (T88281)
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T88281
Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Letters, and Journals, containing an Impartial Account of Public Transactions, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Military
Borrowed: 1821/2/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Peterkin Esquire
Author: Robert Baillie (Male, born 1599, died 1662), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 408356
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 9
2d Kames Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/24 (Saturday).
Mr William Strang
Gender: Male. Address: Lop Ness, Sanday.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Strang
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 408395
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 9
9th Universal History
Borrowed: 1821/2/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/2/21 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/2/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/2/21 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 408296
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 9
2 Universal History
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/13 (Tuesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 408308
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 9
2 William's Travels
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/3 (Saturday).
Mr John Lawrence
Gender: Male.
Alternative spelling: Laurence
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
A Tour in Switzerland [Williams]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
A tour in Switzerland; or, a view of the present state of the Governments and Manners of those Cantons: with comparative sketches of the present state of Paris. By Helen Maria Williams. (T70499)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 76 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: T70499
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
Tour in Switzerland
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Lawrence
Author: Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408317
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 9
1 Universal History
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/17 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 408428
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 10
3 Gil Blas
Borrowed: 1821/2/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/24 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796)
Genre: Fiction
The German Gil Blas; or, the adventures of Peter Claus.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796)
Genre: Fiction
The German Gil Blas; or, the adventures of Peter Claus. (T92292)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 67 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T92292
Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796)
Genre: Fiction
German Gil Blas; or, The Adventures of Peter Claus
Borrowed: 1821/2/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Freiherr von Adolf Knigge (Male, born 1752, died 1796), Genre: Fiction
German Gil Blas; or, The Adventures of Peter Claus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 408464
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 10
3d Kames Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Mr William Strang
Gender: Male. Address: Lop Ness, Sanday.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Strang
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 408425
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 10
8.32 Universal Histy
Borrowed: 1821/2/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/24 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 32
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/2/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/2/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 32
Record ID 408536
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
2 Kame's Sketches
Borrowed: 1821/2/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/21 (Saturday).
Mr George Turnbull
Gender: Male. Address: Westray.
Occupation (original): Land surveyor.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man [Kames]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of history of man. In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, author of elements of criticism
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T160085
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1821/2/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Turnbull
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408587
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
2 Monmouth
Borrowed: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/10 (Saturday).
Mrs Omond
Gender: Female. Address: Kirkwall.
Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Monmouth, A Tale [Anna Maria Johnston]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Monmouth; a tale founded on historic facts.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 46 times in 16 borrowing records
Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Monmouth; A Tale Founded on Historic Facts
Borrowed: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mrs Omond
Author: Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female), Genre: Fiction
Monmouth; A Tale Founded on Historic Facts
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408575
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
1. Haunted Cavern
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
John Palmer Jun. (Male, born 1776, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
The Haunted Cavern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Palmer Jun. (Male, born 1776, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
The haunted cavern: a Caledonian tale.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1796. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 31
ESTC: T73528
John Palmer Jun. (Male, born 1776, died 1809)
Genre: Fiction
Haunted Cavern: A Caledonian Tale
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: John Palmer Jun. (Male, born 1776, died 1809), Genre: Fiction
Haunted Cavern: A Caledonian Tale
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 408527
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
39.40 Universal History
Borrowed: 1821/2/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/3 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 39, Volume 40
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/2/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 39, Volume 40
Record ID 408578
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
1. Gulliver's Travels
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
Gulliver's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
The travels of Lemuel Gulliver, into several remote nations of the world. Who was first a surgeon, and then a captain of several ships.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T176319
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
Gulliver's Travels
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 408518
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
2d Gulliver's Travels
Borrowed: 1821/2/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/3 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
Gulliver's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
The travels of Lemuel Gulliver, into several remote nations of the world. Who was first a surgeon, and then a captain of several ships.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T176319
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Fiction
Gulliver's Travels
Borrowed: 1821/2/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 408572
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
2 Universal History
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 408581
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 11
2 Osbecks Travels
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Mr John Lawrence
Gender: Male.
Alternative spelling: Laurence
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck, rector of Hasloef and Woxtorp, member of the Academy of Stockholm, and of the Society of Upsal. Together with a voyage to Suratte, by Olof Toreen, chaplain of the Gothic Lion East Indiaman. And an account of the Chinese husbandry, by Captain Charles Gustavus Eckeberg.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Johann Reinhold
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 59 times in 33 borrowing records
ESTC: T172400
Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Borrowed: 1821/3/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Lawrence
Author: Pehr Osbeck (Male, born 1723, died 1805), Genre: Travel
Voyage to China and the East Indies, by Peter Osbeck
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408689
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 12
2 Sailors Letters
Borrowed: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/21 (Wednesday).
Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Gender: Female. Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall.
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/21 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Miss Elizabeth Pollexfen
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408683
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 12
2 Cruickshanks Ch Hisy
Borrowed: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/24 (Saturday).
Mr John Lawrence
Gender: Male.
Alternative spelling: Laurence
William Crookshank (Male, born c.1712, died 1769)
Genre: Theology
The history of the state and sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restoration to the Revolution. [Crookshank]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Crookshank (Male, born c.1712, died 1769)
Genre: Theology
The history of the state and sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restoration to the Revolution. [T165350]
Language: English . Published: Paisley. Date of publication: 1789. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T165350
William Crookshank (Male, born c.1712, died 1769)
Genre: Theology
History of the State and Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restoration to the Revolution
Borrowed: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/3/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Lawrence
Author: William Crookshank (Male, born c.1712, died 1769), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408695
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 12
2d Universal History
Borrowed: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/11 (Wednesday).
Reverend Mr John Dunn
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/3/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/11 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Dunn
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 408797
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 13
1 Johnson's Tour
Borrowed: 1821/3/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/28 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published [Johnson Journey]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: N2632
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1821/3/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/3/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 408836
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 14
2-4 Johnson's Poets
Borrowed: 1821/3/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/4/4 (Wednesday).
Mr William Henry Fotheringhame
Gender: Male. Address: King Street, Edinburgh; Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Law > Writer/Procurator.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Lives
The lives of the most eminent English poets with critical observations on their works; by Samuel Johnson.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Lives
The lives of the most eminent English poets : with critical observations on their works.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1783. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T4514
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Lives
Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets
Borrowed: 1821/3/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/4/4 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Henry Fotheringhame
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Lives
Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 408959
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 15
2 Knox Fisheries
Borrowed: 1821/4/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/4/11 (Wednesday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
John Knox (Male, born 1720, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A view of the British Empire, more especially Scotland: with some proposals for the improvement of that country, the extension of its fisheries and the relief of the people [Knox]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Knox (Male, born 1720, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A view of the British Empire, more especially Scotland: with some proposals for the improvement of that country, the extension of its fisheries and the relief of the people [Knox]
Language: English . Published: London | Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T92836
John Knox (Male, born 1720, died 1790)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
View of the British Empire
Borrowed: 1821/4/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/4/11 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: John Knox (Male, born 1720, died 1790), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 408917
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 15
1st Wms Travels
Borrowed: 1821/3/31 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/5/12 (Saturday).
Mr William Watt Bain
Gender: Male. Address: Main Street, Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Writer/Procurator.
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
A Tour in Switzerland [Williams]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
A tour in Switzerland; or, a view of the present state of the Governments and Manners of those Cantons: with comparative sketches of the present state of Paris. By Helen Maria Williams. (T70499)
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 76 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: T70499
Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827)
Genre: Travel
Tour in Switzerland
Borrowed: 1821/3/31 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Watt Bain
Author: Helen Maria Williams (Female, born 1762, died 1827), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 408998
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 15
10 Universal Histy
Borrowed: 1821/4/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/5/5 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 66 times in 48 borrowing records
ESTC: N36682
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1821/4/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/5/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 409553
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 16
3Vs Desmond
Borrowed: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/25 (Wednesday).
Mr John Mitchell
Gender: Male. Address: Kirkwall.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > Clerks.
Charlotte Turner Smith (Female, born 1749, died 1806)
Genre: Fiction
Desmond. A novel, in three volumes. By Charlotte Smith.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Charlotte Turner Smith (Female, born 1749, died 1806)
Genre: Fiction
Desmond. A novel, in three volumes. By Charlotte Smith. [T64731]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1792. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 89 times in 31 borrowing records
ESTC: T64731
Charlotte Turner Smith (Female, born 1749, died 1806)
Genre: Fiction
Desmond
Borrowed: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Mitchell
Author: Charlotte Turner Smith (Female, born 1749, died 1806), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 409568
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 16
3Vols Monmouth
Borrowed: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/29 (Sunday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Monmouth, A Tale [Anna Maria Johnston]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Monmouth; a tale founded on historic facts.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 46 times in 16 borrowing records
Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female)
Genre: Fiction
Monmouth; A Tale Founded on Historic Facts
Borrowed: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/29 (Sunday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Anna Maria Mackenzie (Female), Genre: Fiction
Monmouth; A Tale Founded on Historic Facts
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 409583
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 16
3 Vols The Sisters
Borrowed: 1821/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/4/29 (Sunday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
William Dodd (Male, born 1729, died 1777)
Genre: Fiction
The sisters; or, the history of Lucy and Caroline Sanson, entrusted to a false friend
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Dodd (Male, born 1729, died 1777)
Genre: Fiction
The sisters; or, the history of Lucy and Caroline Sanson, entrusted to a false friend
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 77 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: N23340
William Dodd (Male, born 1729, died 1777)
Genre: Fiction
The sisters
Borrowed: 1821/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/4/29 (Sunday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: William Dodd (Male, born 1729, died 1777), Genre: Fiction
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 409496
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 16
4 Euphemia
Borrowed: 1821/4/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday).
Mr John Lawrence
Gender: Male.
Alternative spelling: Laurence
Charlotte Lennox (Female, born c.1729, died 1804)
Euphemia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Borrowed: 1821/4/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Lawrence
Author: Charlotte Lennox (Female, born c.1729, died 1804)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 409565
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 16
2Vol Sailors Letters
Borrowed: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/29 (Sunday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's letters. Written to his select friends in England, during his voyages and travels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, from the year 1754 to 1759
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T175717
Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Sailor's Letters
Borrowed: 1821/4/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1821/4/29 (Sunday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Edward Thompson (Male, born c.1738, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 409763
Library: Orkney Library. Register: C05-100-05 (1820-1824, Type: Town). Page: 17
1 Williams Narrative
Borrowed: 1821/5/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/5/19 (Saturday).
Captain Malcolm Cowan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Military > Navy.
Alternative spelling: Cowen
Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
William's Narrative
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
Captain Williams's narrative; in which is contained particulars relative to the execution of Mustapha Cawn
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T27204
Captain D. Williams ()
Genre: Lives
Captain Williams's Narrative
Borrowed: 1821/5/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1821/5/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Captain Malcolm Cowan
Author: Captain D. Williams (), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1