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Record ID 218885
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Spectator v. 1
Borrowed: 1783. Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
Spectator
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
The spectator. ... Carefully corrected.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: N24135
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729)
Genre: Periodicals
Spectator
Borrowed: 1783.
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Sir Richard Steele (Male, born 1672, died 1729), Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218858
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Adam on Globes
Borrowed: 1783.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Adam on Globes
Confidence level: Certain
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
A treatise describing the construction, and Explaining the use, of New Celestial and Terrestrial globes. Designed to illustrate, In the most Easy and Natural Manner, The Phoenomena of the Earth and Heavens, And to shew the Correspondence of the Two Spheres. With a great Variety of Astronomical and Geographical problems. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T53466
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Borrowed: 1783.
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Record ID 218870
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Swift's Works v. 7
Borrowed: 1783. Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Very likely
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T143502
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1783.
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 218888
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Conneusseu
Borrowed: 1783.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
Connoisseur
Confidence level: Certain
George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
The connoisseur. By Mr. Town, critic and censor-general. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T144201
George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
Connoisseur. By Mr Town, Critic and Censor-General
Borrowed: 1783.
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768), Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
Record ID 218876
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Tour thro Britain v. 1 & ?
Borrowed: 1783. Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour thro Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
A tour through the whole island of Great Britain. Divided into circuits or journies. Containing I. A description of the principal cities and towns, ... Originally begun by the celebrated Daniel De Foe, continued by the late Mr. Richardson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vol.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 141 times in 117 borrowing records
ESTC: T70855
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1783.
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761), Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218867
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Conneusseur vol 1st & 2d
Borrowed: 1783. Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
Connoisseur
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
The connoisseur. By Mr. Town, critic and censor-general. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T144201
George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
Connoisseur. By Mr Town, Critic and Censor-General
Borrowed: 1783.
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768), Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
Connoisseur. By Mr Town, Critic and Censor-General
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 218921
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Letters on Mythology
Borrowed: 1783.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born c.1660, died 1728)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters on Mythology
Shelfmark: 487.
Confidence level: Likely
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born c.1660, died 1728)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters concerning mythology. By Thomas Blackwell, J. U. D. Late Principal of Marishal College in the University of Aberdeen
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T101918
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born c.1660, died 1728)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters concerning Mythology
Borrowed: 1783.
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Thomas Blackwell (Male, born c.1660, died 1728), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 218852
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Robertson's Hist of Charles 5th v. 2
Borrowed: 1783. Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1783.
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 218882
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 25
Hume's Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1783. Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1783.
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218996
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Trap's Virg. V. 2
Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Trapp's Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil: translated into English blank verse. With large explanatory notes, and critical observations. By Joseph Trapp D. D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1731. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Joseph Trapp
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T139433
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219008
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Shakespeare v. 2
Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Shakespeare
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8v..
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 136 times in 98 borrowing records
ESTC: T138602
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 218981
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Martyn's Virgil Euclogues
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum eclogae decem. The Bucolicks of Virgil, with an English translation and notes. By John Martyn, F R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T139419
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 218960
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Took's Pantheon
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
Took's Pantheon
Shelfmark: 599. Format: 8vo & Infra.
Confidence level: Speculative
François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
The pantheon, representing the fabulous histories of the heathen gods, and most illustrious heroes; in a short, plain, and familiar method, by way of dialogue. The nineteenth edition. Revised, corrected, amended, and illustrated with new copper cuts ... For the use of schools. By Andrew Tooke, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Andrew Tooke
Number of borrowings: 23
ESTC: N11798
François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
Pantheon, Representing the Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, and Most Illustrious Heroes
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673), Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
Pantheon, Representing the Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, and Most Illustrious Heroes
Record ID 218939
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Blackwell's Court of Aug
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Blackwell's Court of Augustus
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Memoirs of the court of Augustus.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753-1755. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 53 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: T142959
Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Memoirs of the Court of Augustus
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Thomas Blackwell (Male, born 1701, died 1757), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 219098
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 32
Robertson's Hist of Charles 5th vol 1
Borrowed: 1772/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Bonar
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1772/3/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Bonar
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219107
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 33
Hook's Roman History Vol 3
Borrowed: 1770/6/15 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Charles Cranstoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1770/6/15 (Friday).
Borrower: Charles Cranstoun
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 219104
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 33
Hook's Roman History Vol 2
Borrowed: 1770/5. Returned: yes.
Charles Cranstoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1770/5.
Borrower: Charles Cranstoun
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219101
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 33
Hook's Roman History vol 1
Borrowed: 1770/4/26 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Charles Cranstoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1770/4/26 (Thursday).
Borrower: Charles Cranstoun
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219164
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 34
Vertot's Revolutions of Rome Vol 1
Borrowed: 1771/6/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Lewis Colquhoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Vertot's Revolutions of Rome
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the revolutions that happened in the government of the Roman Republic. Written in French by the Abbot de Vertot, of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions, &c. The Third Edition. English’d by Mr. Ozell from the Original newly reprinted at Paris, with Amendments and Additions by the Author himself in almost every Page. ... . To which is prefixed A Translation of a Memorial sent from London by the late Earl Stanhope to the Abbot de Vertot at Paris; containing divers Questions relating to the Constitution of the Roman Senate. With the Abbot’s Answer.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T81015
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolutions that happened in the Government of the Roman Republic
Borrowed: 1771/6/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Lewis Colquhoun
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
History of the Revolutions that happened in the Government of the Roman Republic
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219167
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 34
Vertot's Revolutions of Rome Vol2
Borrowed: 1771/7/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Lewis Colquhoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Vertot's Revolutions of Rome
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the revolutions that happened in the government of the Roman Republic. Written in French by the Abbot de Vertot, of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions, &c. The Third Edition. English’d by Mr. Ozell from the Original newly reprinted at Paris, with Amendments and Additions by the Author himself in almost every Page. ... . To which is prefixed A Translation of a Memorial sent from London by the late Earl Stanhope to the Abbot de Vertot at Paris; containing divers Questions relating to the Constitution of the Roman Senate. With the Abbot’s Answer.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T81015
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolutions that happened in the Government of the Roman Republic
Borrowed: 1771/7/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Lewis Colquhoun
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
History of the Revolutions that happened in the Government of the Roman Republic
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219173
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 34
Vertot's Revolutions of Sweden
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday).
Lewis Colquhoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Vertot's Revolutions of Sweden
Confidence level: Speculative
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The History of the Revolution in Sweden, Occasion'd by The Change of Religion, and Alteration of the Government, in that Kingdom. Written Originally in French, By the Abbot Vertot: Printed at Paris. And done into English, By J. Mitchel, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1729. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T81946
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolution in Sweden
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Lewis Colquhoun
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Record ID 219131
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 34
Hook's Rom Hist vol 1st
Borrowed: 1770/6/27 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Lewis Colquhoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1770/6/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Lewis Colquhoun
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219170
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 34
Vertot's Revolutions of Portugal
Borrowed: 1771/7/20 (Saturday).
Lewis Colquhoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Vertot's Revolutions of Portugal
Confidence level: Likely
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The revolutions of Portugal. Written in French by the Abbot de Vertot, Of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions. Done into English from the last French edition.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T81981
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolutions in Portugal
Borrowed: 1771/7/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Lewis Colquhoun
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Record ID 219134
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 34
Hook's Roman History Vol 2
Borrowed: 1770/11/21 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Lewis Colquhoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1770/11/21 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Lewis Colquhoun
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219137
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 34
Hook's Roman History Vol 3
Borrowed: 1770/12/26 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Lewis Colquhoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1770/12/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Lewis Colquhoun
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 219128
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 34
Gays Fables
Borrowed: 1770/6.
Lewis Colquhoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Gay's Fables
Confidence level: Certain
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Fables. In two parts. By the late Mr Gay.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T13844
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Fables [John Gay]
Borrowed: 1770/6.
Borrower: Lewis Colquhoun
Author: John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732), Genre: Fiction
Record ID 219206
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
World Displayed v. 11
Borrowed: 1773/11/11 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219182
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
Hook's Roman History Vol 3
Borrowed: 1771/3/11 (Monday). Returned: yes.
John Wemyss
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1771/3/11 (Monday).
Borrower: John Wemyss
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 219191
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
World Displayed v. 13
Borrowed: 1773/2/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219194
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
Nature Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1773/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records
ESTC: T131954
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1773/3/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hewitt
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 219188
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
Hook's Roman History vol 1
Borrowed: 1773/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1773/2/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hewitt
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219212
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
Swift's Works
Borrowed: 1773/12/30 (Thursday).
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift's Works
Confidence level: Very likely
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T143502
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1773/12/30 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Hewitt
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 219215
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1774/2/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219179
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
Hook's Roman History Vol 2
Borrowed: 1771/2/27 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
John Wemyss
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1771/2/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Wemyss
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219176
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
Hook's Roman History vol 1
Borrowed: 1770/11/21 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
John Wemyss
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1770/11/21 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Wemyss
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219224
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1774/7/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219185
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
World Displayed V. 6
Borrowed: 1773/1. Returned: yes.
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219197
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
World Displayed v. 12
Borrowed: 1773/3/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219221
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 35
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1774/6/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hewitt
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219251
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Hook's Roman History Vol 2
Borrowed: 1771/12/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1771/12/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219260
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Pope's Homer's Odyssey v. 4
Borrowed: 1772/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1772/3/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 219257
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Pope's Homer's Odyssey v. 2, 3
Borrowed: 1772/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1772/3/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 219230
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Pope's Works v. 1
Borrowed: 1771/1/28 (Monday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope Esq. In nine volumes, complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: together with the commentary and notes of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T5439
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1771/1/28 (Monday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219248
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Hook's Rom Hist vol 1st
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219269
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Swift's Works v. 1
Borrowed: 1773/10/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T143502
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1773/10/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219263
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Pope's Homer's Odyssey v. 5
Borrowed: 1772/4/24 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1772/4/24 (Friday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 219245
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Stanyan's Grecian History v. 1
Borrowed: 1771/6/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Temple Stanyan (Male, born c.1677, died 1752)
Genre: History
Stanyan's Graecian History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Temple Stanyan (Male, born c.1677, died 1752)
Genre: History
The grecian history. From the original of Greece, to the death of Philip of Macedon. By Temple Stanyan, Esq; [ In two volumes. ]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 45 times in 33 borrowing records
ESTC: T102206
Temple Stanyan (Male, born c.1677, died 1752)
Genre: History
Grecian History [Temple Stanyan]
Borrowed: 1771/6/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Temple Stanyan (Male, born c.1677, died 1752), Genre: History
Grecian History [Temple Stanyan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219227
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Gays Fables
Borrowed: 1770/6/27 (Wednesday).
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Gay's Fables
Confidence level: Certain
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Fables. In two parts. By the late Mr Gay.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T13844
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Fables [John Gay]
Borrowed: 1770/6/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732), Genre: Fiction
Record ID 219242
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Robertson's History of Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1771/5/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1771/5/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219254
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 36
Pope's Homer's Odyssey v. 1
Borrowed: 1772/2/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1772/2/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219278
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 37
Robertson's History of Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1770/4/26 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
William Clerk
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1770/4/26 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Clerk
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219275
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 37
Hume's History v. 5
Borrowed: 1770/4/6 (Friday). Returned: yes.
William Clerk
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1770/4/6 (Friday).
Borrower: William Clerk
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 219281
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 38
World Displayed
Borrowed: 1773/2/20 (Saturday).
H Carnerston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219302
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
Vertot's Revolutions of Sweden
Borrowed: 1771/10/8 (Tuesday).
J Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Vertot's Revolutions of Sweden
Confidence level: Speculative
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The History of the Revolution in Sweden, Occasion'd by The Change of Religion, and Alteration of the Government, in that Kingdom. Written Originally in French, By the Abbot Vertot: Printed at Paris. And done into English, By J. Mitchel, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1729. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T81946
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolution in Sweden
Borrowed: 1771/10/8 (Tuesday).
Borrower: J Henderson
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Record ID 219299
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
Ossians Works
Borrowed: 1771/10/8 (Tuesday).
J Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Hugh Blair (Male, born 1718, died 1800), James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Ossian's Works
Confidence level: Speculative
Hugh Blair (Male, born 1718, died 1800), James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
The works of Ossian, the son of Fingal. In two volumes. Translated from the Gaelic language by James Macpherson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 53 borrowing records
ESTC: T137080
Hugh Blair (Male, born 1718, died 1800), James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Works of Ossian, the Son of Fingal ... Critical Dissertation on the Poems of Ossian
Borrowed: 1771/10/8 (Tuesday).
Borrower: J Henderson
Author: Hugh Blair (Male, born 1718, died 1800), James Macpherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Works of Ossian, the Son of Fingal ... Critical Dissertation on the Poems of Ossian
Record ID 219284
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
Ernesti Plautus v. 1st
Borrowed: 1770/11/6 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
J Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Titus Maccius Plautus (Male, born c.BCE254, died BCE184)
Genre: Drama
Ernesti Plautus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Titus Maccius Plautus (Male, born c.BCE254, died BCE184)
Genre: Drama
M. Accii Plauti quæ supersunt Comœdiae, cum commentario ex variorum notis et observationibus, ex recensione J. F. Gronovii. Accesserunt ex ejusdem lectionibus Plautinis notulæ ... Cum præfatione J. A. Ernesti.
Language: Latin . Published: Leipzig. Date of publication: 1760.
Editors: Johann August Ernesti (1707-1781);Johannes Fredericus Gronovius 1686-1762
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 3 borrowing records
Titus Maccius Plautus (Male, born c.BCE254, died BCE184)
Genre: Drama
Comedies of Plautus
Borrowed: 1770/11/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: J Henderson
Author: Titus Maccius Plautus (Male, born c.BCE254, died BCE184), Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219311
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
World Displayed 4th
Borrowed: 1774/1/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
J Norris
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219326
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
World Displayed v. 18
Borrowed: 1775/3/31 (Friday). Returned: yes.
William Dick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 18
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219317
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1774/6/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219287
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
Volusenus de Anime Tranqul
Borrowed: 1771/11/6 (Wednesday).
J Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Florentius Volusenus (Male, born c.1504, died 1547)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volusenus de Anime Tranqul (original title)
De animi tranquillitate dialogus (standardised title)
Confidence level: Likely
Florentius Volusenus (Male, born c.1504, died 1547)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
De animi tranquillitate dialogus. Florentio Voluseno, auctore.
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Wishart, William
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T133081
Florentius Volusenus (Male, born c.1504, died 1547)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
De Animi Tranquillitate Dialogus
Borrowed: 1771/11/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: J Henderson
Author: Florentius Volusenus (Male, born c.1504, died 1547), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 219305
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
Vertot's Revolutions of Portugal
Borrowed: 1772/1/11 (Saturday).
J Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Vertot's Revolutions of Portugal
Confidence level: Likely
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The revolutions of Portugal. Written in French by the Abbot de Vertot, Of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions. Done into English from the last French edition.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T81981
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolutions in Portugal
Borrowed: 1772/1/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: J Henderson
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Record ID 219293
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
Gordon's Tacitus 2v
Borrowed: 1771/5/30 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
J Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
Gordon's Tacitus
Shelfmark: 820.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
The works of Tacitus. ... : Containing the Annals. To which are prefixed, Political Discourses Upon that Author.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: folio.
Translators: T. Gordon
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T96042
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
Works of Tacitus
Borrowed: 1771/5/30 (Thursday).
Borrower: J Henderson
Author: Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 219290
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
Tacit. Gron. Vol 2
Borrowed: 1771/5/30 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
J Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
Tacitus Gronovii
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
C. Cornelii Taciti opera quae extant omnia. Ad editionem optimam Joh. Fre. Gronovii accurate expressa.
Language: Latin . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Gronovius, Joannes Fredericus.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T70289
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
Works of Tacitus
Borrowed: 1771/5/30 (Thursday).
Borrower: J Henderson
Author: Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219320
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1774/7/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219323
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 39
World Displayed v. 16
Borrowed: 1775/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Dick
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Other.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219344
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 40
Gay's Fables
Borrowed: 1771/3/20 (Wednesday).
James Forbes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Gay's Fables
Confidence level: Certain
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Fables. In two parts. By the late Mr Gay.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T13844
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Fiction
Fables [John Gay]
Borrowed: 1771/3/20 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Forbes
Author: John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732), Genre: Fiction
Record ID 219365
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 41
Swift's Works V. 1
Borrowed: 1773/3/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Miller
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T143502
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1773/3/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Miller
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219368
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 42
Hook's Roman History v. 2
Borrowed: 1770/12/26 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
N Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1770/12/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: N Campbell
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219383
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 42
Robertson's History of Charles 5th v. 3
Borrowed: 1771/7/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
N Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1771/7/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: N Campbell
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 219377
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 42
Robertson's Hist of Charles 5th v. 1
Borrowed: 1771/5/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
N Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1771/5/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: N Campbell
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219374
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 42
Robertson's Hist of Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1771/5/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
N Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1771/5/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: N Campbell
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219371
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 42
Robertson's Hist of Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1771/3/27 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
N Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1771/3/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: N Campbell
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219380
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 42
Robertson's History of Charles 5th v. 2
Borrowed: 1771/6/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
N Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1771/6/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: N Campbell
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219419
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 43
Tour thro Great Britain v. 1
Borrowed: 1771/6/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour thro Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
A tour through the whole island of Great Britain. Divided into circuits or journies. Containing I. A description of the principal cities and towns, ... Originally begun by the celebrated Daniel De Foe, continued by the late Mr. Richardson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vol.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 141 times in 117 borrowing records
ESTC: T70855
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1771/6/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Wilson
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761), Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219440
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 44
Vertot's Revolutions of Portugal
Borrowed: 1771/7/6 (Saturday).
Charles Williamson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Vertot's Revolutions of Portugal
Confidence level: Likely
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The revolutions of Portugal. Written in French by the Abbot de Vertot, Of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions. Done into English from the last French edition.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T81981
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolutions in Portugal
Borrowed: 1771/7/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Williamson
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Record ID 219443
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Spelman's Expedition of Cyrus the Younger v. 1
Borrowed: 1771/1/28 (Monday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Spelman's Expedition of Cyrus
Shelfmark: 60.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
The expedition of Cyrus into Persia; and the retreat of the ten thousand Greeks. Translated from Xenophon, with critical and historical notes, by Edward Spelman, Esq; in two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Spelman, Edward
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T139175
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Expedition of Cyrus
Borrowed: 1771/1/28 (Monday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219488
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Universal Modern History v. 9
Borrowed: 1772/8/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Universal Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Modern universal history containing the most genuine life of Mohammed; with a compleat history of the Arabs, By the authors of the Ancient universal history. In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: N36150
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Modern Universal History Containing the Most Genuine Life of Mohammed
Borrowed: 1772/8/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Modern Universal History Containing the Most Genuine Life of Mohammed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 219479
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Pope's Odyssey v. 2
Borrowed: 1772/6/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1772/6/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219521
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
World Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1773/3/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219497
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Revolutions of Portugal
Borrowed: 1772/11/14 (Saturday).
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Vertot's Revolutions of Portugal
Confidence level: Likely
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The revolutions of Portugal. Written in French by the Abbot de Vertot, Of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions. Done into English from the last French edition.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T81981
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolutions in Portugal
Borrowed: 1772/11/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Record ID 219476
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Pope's Odyssey v. 1
Borrowed: 1772/5. Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1772/5.
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219485
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Pope's Odyssey v. 4
Borrowed: 1772/7/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1772/7/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 219491
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Pope's Odyssey v. 5
Borrowed: 1772/10. Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1772/10.
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 219524
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Collection of Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1773/4/16 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1773/4/16 (Friday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219446
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Spelman's Expedition of Cyrus the Younger v. 2
Borrowed: 1771/2/6 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Spelman's Expedition of Cyrus
Shelfmark: 60.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
The expedition of Cyrus into Persia; and the retreat of the ten thousand Greeks. Translated from Xenophon, with critical and historical notes, by Edward Spelman, Esq; in two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Spelman, Edward
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T139175
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Expedition of Cyrus
Borrowed: 1771/2/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 219473
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Hook's Roman History
Borrowed: 1772/4/24 (Friday).
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1772/4/24 (Friday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Record ID 219482
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Pope's Odyssey v. 3
Borrowed: 1772/6/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1772/6/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 219518
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
World Displayed v. 4
Borrowed: 1773/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219494
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Fingal
Borrowed: 1772/10/17 (Saturday).
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James McPherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Fingal
Confidence level: Speculative
James McPherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Fingal: an ancient epic poem. In six books. By Ossian the son of Fingal. Translated into English heroic rhyme, by John Wodrow, ... In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1771.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T137524
James McPherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796)
Genre: Poetry
Fingal: An Ancient Epic Poem
Borrowed: 1772/10/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: James McPherson (Male, born 1736, died 1796), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 219527
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
Nature Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1773/4/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records
ESTC: T131954
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1773/4/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wilson
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 219509
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1773/1. Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219512
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 45
World Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1773/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219530
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 46
Hook's Roman History v. 1
Borrowed: 1771/2/20 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
James Hay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1771/2/20 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Hay
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 219542
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 46
World Displayed v. 12
Borrowed: 1773/4. Returned: yes.
R Broughton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 219551
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 47
Nature Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1773/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records
ESTC: T131954
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1773/3/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Watson
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 219548
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 47
Revolutions of Sweden
Borrowed: 1773/2/20 (Saturday).
Andrew Watson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Vertot's Revolutions of Sweden
Confidence level: Speculative
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The History of the Revolution in Sweden, Occasion'd by The Change of Religion, and Alteration of the Government, in that Kingdom. Written Originally in French, By the Abbot Vertot: Printed at Paris. And done into English, By J. Mitchel, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1729. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T81946
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Revolution in Sweden
Borrowed: 1773/2/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Watson
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Record ID 219614
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 48
Hook's Roman History Vol 3
Borrowed: 1772/5/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Ewing
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1772/5/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Ewing
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 219620
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 48
Hook's Roman History Vol 4
Borrowed: 1772/7/6 (Monday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Ewing
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1772/7/6 (Monday).
Borrower: Alexander Ewing
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 219617
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 48
Hook's Roman History Vol 3
Borrowed: 1772/6/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Ewing
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1772/6/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Ewing
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 219611
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 48
Hook's Rom Hist vol 1st
Borrowed: 1772/4/12 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Ewing
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1772/4/12 (Sunday).
Borrower: Alexander Ewing
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1