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Record ID 52432
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51r
Mcauleys history of England 4 Vol.s
Borrowed: 1772/2/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/5/6 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 18 Feb. Original Returned Date: 6 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791)
Genre: History
History of England from the accession of James I. to [the Revolution].
Press: Q. Shelf: 7. Number: 11.12. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn2-e.10-17. Original Author: Macaulay-Graham, Catherine..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791)
Genre: History
The history of England from the accession of James I. to that of the Brunswick line.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763-1783. Format: 4to. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: T106230
Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791)
Genre: History
History of England [Catherine Macaulay]
Borrowed: 1772/2/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/5/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791), Genre: History
History of England [Catherine Macaulay]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 52430
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51r
Spensers Fairy Queen
Borrowed: 1772/1/27 (Monday). Returned: 1772/1/28 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 27 Jan. Original Returned Date: 28 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Edmund Spenser (Male, born c.1552, died 1599)
Genre: Poetry
Faerie Queene [Spenser]
Press: J. Shelf: 8. Number: 10. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm2-f.10-11. Original Author: Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edmund Spenser (Male, born c.1552, died 1599)
Genre: Poetry
Spenser’s Faerie queene.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 4to.
Editors: Upton, John, 1707-1760.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T134641
Edmund Spenser (Male, born c.1552, died 1599)
Genre: Poetry
Faerie Queene
Borrowed: 1772/1/27 (Monday). Returned: 1772/1/28 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Edmund Spenser (Male, born c.1552, died 1599), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52429
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51r
Duhaldes Hist of China
Borrowed: 1772/1/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/28 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 21 Jan. Original Returned Date: 28 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
General history of China
Press: AR. Shelf: 7. Number: 18. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl8-h.2-5. Original Author: Du Halde, J.-B. (Jean-Baptiste), 1674-1743..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
The general history of China. Containing a geographical, historical, chronological, political and physical description of the Empire of China, Chinese-Tartary, Corea and Thibet. Including an exact and particular account of their customs, manners, ceremonies, religion, arts, and sciences. The whole adorn'd with curious maps, and variety of copper-plates. Done from the French of P. Du Halde.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 191 times in 88 borrowing records
ESTC: T114211
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
General History of China
Borrowed: 1772/1/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/28 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743), Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 52446
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51r
Ansons Voyage
Borrowed: 1772/12/11 (Friday). Returned: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 11 Dec. Original Returned Date: 23 Dec.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV / By George Anson, Esq. Compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Hon. George Lord Anson, and published under his direction, by Richard Walter, M.A.
Press: AB. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi8-e.9 . Original Author: Anson, George Anson, Baron, 1697-1762..
Confidence level: Certain
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas. Compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Honourable George Lord Anson, and published under his direction, by Richard Walter, M. A. Chaplain of his Majesty’s Ship the Centurion, in that Expedition. Illustrated with forty-two copper-plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 98
ESTC: T89475
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Round the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
Borrowed: 1772/12/11 (Friday). Returned: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762), Genre: Travel
Record ID 52443
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51r
Calderwoods History
Borrowed: 1772/6/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 17 Jun. Original Returned Date: 13 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
David Calderwood (Male, born 1575, died 1650)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
True history of the Church of Scotland, from the beginning of the reformation, unto the end of the reigne of King James VI.
Press: BO. Shelf: 3. Number: 8. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl1-d.9 . Original Author: Calderwood, David, 1575-1650..
Confidence level: Certain
David Calderwood (Male, born 1575, died 1650)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The true history of the Church of Scotland, from the beginning of the reformation, unto the end of the reigne of King James VI.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1678. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 54
ESTC: R16833
David Calderwood (Male, born 1575, died 1650)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
True History of the Church of Scotland
Borrowed: 1772/6/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: David Calderwood (Male, born 1575, died 1650), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Record ID 52450
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51v
Ockley's History of Syria, Persia &c
Borrowed: 1773/1/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 12 Jan. Original Returned Date: 13 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Simon Ockley (Male, born 1678, died 1720)
Genre: History
Conquest of Syria, Persia, and Ægypt, by the Saracens: containing the lives of Abubeker, Omar and Othman, the immediate successors of Mahomet.
Press: CK. Shelf: 4. Number: 12 13. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl5-i.13. Original Author: Ockley, Simon, 1678-1720..
Confidence level: Certain
Simon Ockley (Male, born 1678, died 1720)
Genre: History
The conquest of Syria, Persia, and Ægypt, by the Saracens: containing the lives of Abubeker, Omar and Othman, the immediate successors of Mahomet. Giving an account of their most remarkable battles, sieges, &c. particularly those of Aleppo, Antioch, Damascus, Alexandria and Jerusalem. Illustrating the religion, rites, customs and manner of living of that warlike people. Collected from the most Authentick Arabick Authors, especially Manuscripts, not hitherto publish’d in any European Language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1708. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T134334
Simon Ockley (Male, born 1678, died 1720)
Genre: History
History of the Saracens
Borrowed: 1773/1/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Simon Ockley (Male, born 1678, died 1720), Genre: History
Record ID 52461
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51v
Burns Ecclesiastical Law Vol.s 1.2. w.t y.e Tables
Borrowed: 1773/4/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/7 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 1 Apr. Original Returned Date: 7 Apr.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Richard Burn (Male, born 1709, died 1785)
Genre: Law
Ecclesiastical law... In two volumes.
Press: U. Shelf: 7. Number: 6, 7, 8. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm6-f.12-14. Original Author: Burn, Richard, 1709-1785..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Burn (Male, born 1709, died 1785)
Genre: Law
Ecclesiastical law.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T70032
Richard Burn (Male, born 1709, died 1785)
Genre: Law
Ecclesiastical Law [Richard Burn]
Borrowed: 1773/4/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/4/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Richard Burn (Male, born 1709, died 1785), Genre: Law
Ecclesiastical Law [Richard Burn]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52447
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51v
Harris's Voyages Vol. 2
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/5/3 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 23 Dec. Original Returned Date: 3 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca, or, a complete collection of voyages and travels ... To which is prefixed a copious introduction ... Now carefully revised, with large additions ...
Press: I. Shelf: 3. Number: 5. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl9-a.8. Original Author: Harris, John, 1677?-1719..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels. Consisting of above six hundred of the most authentic writers, beginning with Hackluit, Purchass, &c. in English; Ramusio, Alamandini, Carreri, &c. in Italian; Thevenot, Renaudot, Labat, &c. in French; De Brye, Grynaeus, Maffeus, &c. in Latin; Herrera, Oviedo, Coreal, &c. in Spanish; and the voyages under the direction of the East-India Company in Holland, in Dutch. Together with such other histories, voyages, travels, or discoveries, as are in general esteem; whether published in English, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, High and Low Dutch, or in any other European language. Containing whatever has been observed worthy of notice in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; in respect to the extent and situation of empires, kingdoms, provinces, &c. The climate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegetable, or mineral, of each country: likewise the religion, manners, and customs of the several inhabitants, their government, arts and sciences, publick buildings, mountains, rivers, harbours, &c. Illustrated by proper charts, maps, and cuts. To which is prefixed a copious introduction, comprehending the rise and progress of the art of navigation, and its successive improvements; together with the invention and use of the loadstone, and its variation. Originally published in two volumes in folio, by John Harris, D.D. and F.R.S. Now carefully revised, with large additions, and continued down to the present time; including particular accounts of the manufactures and commerce of each country.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744-1748. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 140 times in 111 borrowing records
ESTC: N10532
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Borrowed: 1772/12/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/5/3 (Monday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719), Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 52456
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51v
Cantemers Hist of the Othman Empire
Borrowed: 1773/1/15 (Friday). Returned: 1773/5/3 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 15 Jan. Original Returned Date: 3 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Dimitrie Cantemir Voivode of Moldavia (Male, born 1673, died 1723)
Genre: History
History of the growth and decay of the Othman Empire.
Press: S. Shelf: 5. Number: 15. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl10-c.4. Original Author: Dimitrie Cantemir, Voivode of Moldavia, 1673-1723..
Confidence level: Certain
Dimitrie Cantemir Voivode of Moldavia (Male, born 1673, died 1723)
Genre: History
The history of the Growth and Decay of the Othman Empire. Containing the Growth of the Othman Empire, from the Reign of Othman the Founder, to the Reign of Mahomet IV. That is From the Year 1300, to the Siege of Vienna, in 1683. Written Originally in Latin, by Demetrius Cantemir, late Prince of Moldavia. Translated into English, from the Author's own Manuscript, by N. Tindal, M. A. Vicar of Great Waltham in Essex. Adorn'd with the Heads of the Turkish Emperors, Ingraven from Copies taken from Originals in the Grand Seignor's Palace, by the late Sultan's Painter.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Nicolas Tindal (1687 – 27 June 1774)
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T136520
Dimitrie Cantemir Voivode of Moldavia (Male, born 1673, died 1723)
Genre: History
History of the Growth and Decay of the Othman Empire
Borrowed: 1773/1/15 (Friday). Returned: 1773/5/3 (Monday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Dimitrie Cantemir Voivode of Moldavia (Male, born 1673, died 1723), Genre: History
Record ID 52453
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51v
Dows Hist of Hindostan Vol. 3.d
Borrowed: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/19 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 13 Jan. Original Returned Date: 19 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe.
Press: AH. Shelf: 7. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.17. Original Author: Dow, Alexander, -1779..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The history of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe. To which are prefixed, I. A dissertation on the origin and nature of despotism in Hindostan. II. An enquiry into the state of Bengal; With a Plan for restoring that Kingdom to its former Prosperity and Splendor.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T91569
Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
History of Hindostan
Borrowed: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/19 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Alexander Dow (Male, died 1779), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 52465
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51v
Preceptor Vol. 2d
Borrowed: 1773/5/14 (Friday). Returned: 1774/5/10 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 14 May. Original Returned Date: 10 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
Preceptor : containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts, illustrated with mapss and useful cuts.
Press: AF. Shelf: 7. Number: 23. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk3-g.1-2. Original Author: Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
The preceptor: containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Viz. I. On reading, speaking, and writing letters. II. On geometry. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v..
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 255 times in 216 borrowing records
ESTC: T79284
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Borrowed: 1773/5/14 (Friday). Returned: 1774/5/10 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 52457
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 51v
Du Haldes Hist. of China V.1.2.3.4.
Borrowed: 1773/1/15 (Friday). Returned: 1773/4/7 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 15 Jan. Original Returned Date: 7 Apr.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
General history of China
Press: AR. Shelf: 7. Number: 18. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl8-h.2-5. Original Author: Du Halde, J.-B. (Jean-Baptiste), 1674-1743..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
The general history of China. Containing a geographical, historical, chronological, political and physical description of the Empire of China, Chinese-Tartary, Corea and Thibet. Including an exact and particular account of their customs, manners, ceremonies, religion, arts, and sciences. The whole adorn'd with curious maps, and variety of copper-plates. Done from the French of P. Du Halde.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 191 times in 88 borrowing records
ESTC: T114211
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
General History of China
Borrowed: 1773/1/15 (Friday). Returned: 1773/4/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743), Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 52485
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52r
Dows History of Indostan Vs 2d & 3d
Borrowed: 1774/1/3 (Monday). Returned: /1/14. Original Borrowed Date: 3 Jan 1774. Original Returned Date: 14 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
History of Hindostan.
Press: AH. Shelf: 6. Number: 8 & 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.15,16. Original Author: Ferishta, Mohammed Kasim..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
The history of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi: Together with A Dissertation Concerning the Religion and Philosophy of the Brahmins; With an appendix, containing the history of the Mogul empire, from its decline in the reign of Mahummud Shaw, to the present times.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768-1772. Format: 4to.
Translators: Dow, Alexander, - 1779.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 57 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T91573
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Borrowed: 1774/1/3 (Monday). Returned: /1/14.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623), Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52486
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52r
Duhaldes China 4 Vols
Borrowed: 1774/1/7 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 7 Jan 1774.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
General history of China
Press: AR. Shelf: 7. Number: 18. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl8-h.2-5. Original Author: Du Halde, J.-B. (Jean-Baptiste), 1674-1743..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
The general history of China. Containing a geographical, historical, chronological, political and physical description of the Empire of China, Chinese-Tartary, Corea and Thibet. Including an exact and particular account of their customs, manners, ceremonies, religion, arts, and sciences. The whole adorn'd with curious maps, and variety of copper-plates. Done from the French of P. Du Halde.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 191 times in 88 borrowing records
ESTC: T114211
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
General History of China
Borrowed: 1774/1/7 (Friday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743), Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 52474
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52r
Anson's Voyages
Borrowed: 1773/10/25 (Monday). Returned: 1774/6/1 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 25 Oct. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV / By George Anson, Esq. Compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Hon. George Lord Anson, and published under his direction, by Richard Walter, M.A.
Press: AB. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi8-e.9 . Original Author: Anson, George Anson, Baron, 1697-1762..
Confidence level: Certain
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas. Compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Honourable George Lord Anson, and published under his direction, by Richard Walter, M. A. Chaplain of his Majesty’s Ship the Centurion, in that Expedition. Illustrated with forty-two copper-plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 98
ESTC: T89475
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Round the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
Borrowed: 1773/10/25 (Monday). Returned: 1774/6/1 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762), Genre: Travel
Record ID 52469
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52r
History of Indostan
Borrowed: 1773/6/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/10/19 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 9 Jun. Original Returned Date: 19 Oct.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Robert Orme (Male, born 1728, died 1801)
Genre: History
History of the military transactions of the British nation in Indostan.
Press: Y. Shelf: 7. Number: 2. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl3-e.9,10. Original Author: Orme, Robert, 1728-1801..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Orme (Male, born 1728, died 1801)
Genre: History
A history of the military transactions of the British nation in Indostan, from the year MDCCXLV. To which is prefixed A dissertation on the establishments made by Mahomedan conquerors in Indostan. From the year MDCCXLV. To which is Prefixed a Dissertation on the Establishments made by Mahomedan Conquerors in Indostan.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 58 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T111967
Robert Orme (Male, born 1728, died 1801)
Genre: History
History of the Military Transactions of the British Nation in Indostan, from the Year MDCCXLV
Borrowed: 1773/6/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/10/19 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Robert Orme (Male, born 1728, died 1801), Genre: History
History of the Military Transactions of the British Nation in Indostan, from the Year MDCCXLV
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52467
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52r
Cambdens Britania Vol.s 1.2.
Borrowed: 1773/5/14 (Friday). Returned: 1773/10/19 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 14 May. Original Returned Date: 19 Oct.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
William Camden (Male, born 1551, died 1623)
Genre: Travel
Camden's Britannia, : newly translated into English: with large additions and improvements·
Press: S. Shelf: 1. Number: 12. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm5-a.14 . Original Author: Camden, William, 1551-1623..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Camden (Male, born 1551, died 1623)
Genre: Travel
Camden’s Britannia, newly translated into English: with large additions and improvements.·
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1695. Format: folio.
Translators: Gibson, Edmund, 1669-1748.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: R12882
William Camden (Male, born 1551, died 1623)
Genre: Travel
Britannia: or a Chorographical Description of Great Britain and Ireland
Borrowed: 1773/5/14 (Friday). Returned: 1773/10/19 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: William Camden (Male, born 1551, died 1623), Genre: Travel
Britannia: or a Chorographical Description of Great Britain and Ireland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52489
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52v
Eusebii Opera
Borrowed: 1774/1/17 (Monday). Returned: /1/25. Original Borrowed Date: 17 Jan 1774. Original Returned Date: 25 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Eusebius Bishop of Caesarea (Male, born c.260, died 340)
Genre: Theology
Ancient ecclesiasticall histories of the first six hundred years after Christ; written in the Greek tongue by three learned historiographers, Eusebius, Socrates, and Evagrius.
Press: BC. Shelf: 1. Number: 6. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl11-y.4 . Original Author: Eusebius, of Caesarea, Bishop of Caesarea, approximately 260-approximately 340..
Confidence level: Certain
Eusebius Bishop of Caesarea (Male, born c.260, died 340)
Genre: Theology
Ancient ecclesiasticall histories of the first six hundred years after Christ; written in the Greek tongue by three learned historiographers, Eusebius, Socrates, and Evagrius.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1650. Format: folio.
Editors: Hanmer, Meredith.
Number of borrowings: 13
ESTC: R21513
Eusebius Bishop of Caesarea (Male, born c.260, died 340)
Genre: Theology
Ecclesiastical History [Eusebius of Caesarea]
Borrowed: 1774/1/17 (Monday). Returned: /1/25.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Eusebius Bishop of Caesarea (Male, born c.260, died 340), Genre: Theology
Record ID 52495
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52v
Postlewayt's Dictionary of Commerce 2 Vol's
Borrowed: 1774/9/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/6/1 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 28 Sep 1774. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French.
Press: K. Shelf: 1. Number: 6 7. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl3-a.7,8. Original Author: Savary des Bruslons, Jacques, 1657-1716..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
The universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French of the celebrated Mosieur Savary, Inspector-General of the manufactures for the King, at the Custom-House of Paris: with large additions and improvements, incorporated throughout the whole work; which more particularly accomodate the same to the trade and navigation of these kingdoms, and the laws, customs, and usages, to which all traders are subject.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: folio.
Translators: Postlethwayt, Malachy, 1707?-1767.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: N35490
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Borrowed: 1774/9/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/6/1 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52496
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52v
Anderson's History of Commerce 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1774/9/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/1 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 28 Sep 1774. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Adam Anderson (Male, born c.1692, died 1765)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Historical and chronological deduction of the origin of commerce.
Press: K. Shelf: 1. Number: 8, 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh9-b.14-15. Original Author: Anderson, Adam, 1692?-1765..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Adam Anderson (Male, born c.1692, died 1765)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
An historical and chronological deduction of the origin of commerce, from the earliest accounts to the present time. Containing an history of the great commercial interests of the British Empire.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 30 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T79288
Adam Anderson (Male, born c.1692, died 1765)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Historical and Chronological Deduction of the Origin of Commerce
Borrowed: 1774/9/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/1 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Adam Anderson (Male, born c.1692, died 1765), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Historical and Chronological Deduction of the Origin of Commerce
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52506
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52v
Epistles of Aps Fathers
Borrowed: 1775/1/4 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/24 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 4 Jan 1775. Original Returned Date: 24 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Saint Ignatius Bishop of Antioch (Male, died 110)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Theology
Genuine Epistles of the Apostolical Fathers, S. Barnabas, S. Ignatius, S. Clement, S. Polycarp, the Shepherd of Hermas, and the Martyrdoms of St. Ignatius and St. Polycarp...
Press: BN. Shelf: 5. Number: 6. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl3-i.12. Original Author: Wake, William, 1657-1737..
Confidence level: Certain
Saint Ignatius Bishop of Antioch (Male, died 110)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Theology
The Genuine epistles of St. Ignatius, translated into English by W. Wake D.D. Printed at Lond. in 1693. As also a vindication of them by Lewis Ellies Du Pin Dr. of the Sorbon, both put together, and re-printed at Edinburgh in 1708. To which is added, a short answer to Mr. William Jameson's Nazianzeni querela, where he impugns the authority of the foresaid Epistles
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1708. Format: 8vo.
Translators: William Wake
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T55170
Saint Ignatius Bishop of Antioch (Male, died 110)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Theology
Genuine Epistles of St Ignatius
Borrowed: 1775/1/4 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Saint Ignatius Bishop of Antioch (Male, died 110), Genre: Lives, Genre: Theology
Record ID 52503
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52v
Observations on the Turks 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1774/12/29 (Thursday). Returned: /5/15. Original Borrowed Date: 29 Dec 1774. Original Returned Date: 15 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Sir James Porter (Male, born 1710, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Observations on the religion, laws, government, and manners of the Turks.
Press: AO. Shelf: 10. Number: 10. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm1-l.4-5. Original Author: Porter, James, 1710-1776..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Sir James Porter (Male, born 1710, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Observations on the religion, laws, government, and manners, of the Turks.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 10 borrowing records
ESTC: T136311
Sir James Porter (Male, born 1710, died 1786)
Genre: Travel
Observations on the Religion, Law, Government, and Manners, of the Turks
Borrowed: 1774/12/29 (Thursday). Returned: /5/15.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Sir James Porter (Male, born 1710, died 1786), Genre: Travel
Observations on the Religion, Law, Government, and Manners, of the Turks
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52501
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52v
Dows Indostan 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1774/12/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/24 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 28 Dec 1774. Original Returned Date: 24 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
History of Hindostan.
Press: AH. Shelf: 6. Number: 8 & 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-d.15,16. Original Author: Ferishta, Mohammed Kasim..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
The history of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi: Together with A Dissertation Concerning the Religion and Philosophy of the Brahmins; With an appendix, containing the history of the Mogul empire, from its decline in the reign of Mahummud Shaw, to the present times.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768-1772. Format: 4to.
Translators: Dow, Alexander, - 1779.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 57 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T91573
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Borrowed: 1774/12/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623), Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52498
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 52v
Lewis's Philos Commerce of Arts 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1774/10/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/25 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 12 Oct 1774. Original Returned Date: 25 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Commercium philosophico-technicum : or, the philosophical commerce of arts : designed as an attempt to improve arts, trades, and manufactures.
Press: D. Shelf: 7. Number: 13. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl9-e.15 . Original Author: Lewis, William, 1708-1781..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Commercium philosophico-technicum; or, The philosophical commerce of arts: Designed as an attempt to improve arts, trades, and manufactures.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763-1765. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 45 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: T146870
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Commercium Philosophico-Technicum; or, The Philosophical Commerce of Arts
Borrowed: 1774/10/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/1/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Commercium Philosophico-Technicum; or, The Philosophical Commerce of Arts
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52510
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Annual Register for 1773
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /6/1. Original Borrowed Date: 1 May 1775. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Genre: Periodicals
Annual register, or, A view of the history, politics, and literature for the year ...
Press: CI. Shelf: 4. Number: 6, 7. Possible modern shelfmark: Store Pers No 3 .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1773
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The annual Register, or a view of the history, politicks, and literature, of the year.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1837. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 854 times in 498 borrowing records
ESTC: T213203
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /6/1.
Borrower: William Wight
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1773
Record ID 52518
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Goldsmith's History of the Earth Vol. 6th
Borrowed: 1775/5/16 (Tuesday). Returned: /5/19. Original Borrowed Date: 16 May 1775. Original Returned Date: 19 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the earth, and animated nature.
Press: AM. Shelf: 7. Number: 6, 14. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn3-k.1-8. Original Author: Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 722 times in 470 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1775/5/16 (Tuesday). Returned: /5/19.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 52519
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Johnson & Steevens' Shakespeare V. 2 & 3
Borrowed: 1775/5/23 (Tuesday). Returned: /6/1. Original Borrowed Date: 23 May 1775. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
Plays of William Shakespeare. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens
Press: AO. Shelf: 5. Number: 1-10. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh10-g.1-10. Original Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
The plays of William Shakespeare. In ten volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Editors: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784; Steevens, George, 1736-1800.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 145 times in 49 borrowing records
ESTC: T138855
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
Plays of William Shakespeare
Confidence level: Certain
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
Supplement to the edition of Shakspeare’s plays published in 1778 by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Malone, Edmond.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 76 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T98170
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
Supplement to the Edition of Shakspeare’s Plays published in 1778 by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens
Borrowed: 1775/5/23 (Tuesday). Returned: /6/1.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama
Plays of William Shakespeare, Supplement to the Edition of Shakspeare’s Plays published in 1778 by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52516
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Alston's Dissertation on Lime Water
Borrowed: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/5 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 3 May 1775. Original Returned Date: 5 Jun.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Charles Alston (Male, born 1683, died 1760)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Dissertation on quick-lime and lime-water.
Press: N. Shelf: 6. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl2-k.15 . Original Author: Alston, Charles, 1683-1760..
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Alston (Male, born 1683, died 1760)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A dissertation on quick-lime and lime-water.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T34651
Charles Alston (Male, born 1683, died 1760)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Dissertation on Quick-Lime and Lime-Water
Borrowed: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/5 (Monday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Charles Alston (Male, born 1683, died 1760), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 52528
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Horsely's Brittania Romana
Borrowed: 1776/1/30 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 30 Jan 1776. Original Returned Date: 20 Feb .
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
John Horsley (Male, born 1675, died 1732)
Genre: History
Britannia Romana; or the Roman antiquities of Britain; in three books ... illustrated with above an hundred ... plates
Press: L. Shelf: 5. Number: 13. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh10-c.1 . Original Author: Horsley, John..
Confidence level: Certain
John Horsley (Male, born 1675, died 1732)
Genre: History
Britannia Romana: or the Roman antiquities of Britain: in three books.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1732. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 12
ESTC: T114864
John Horsley (Male, born 1675, died 1732)
Genre: History
Britannia Romana: or The Roman Antiquities of Britain
Borrowed: 1776/1/30 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: John Horsley (Male, born 1675, died 1732), Genre: History
Record ID 52529
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Henry's History 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1776/1/30 (Tuesday). Returned: /2/20. Original Borrowed Date: 30 Jan 1776. Original Returned Date: 20 Feb .
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans under Julius Caesar.
Press: T. Shelf: 1. Number: 1. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi8-e.10-15. Original Author: Henry, Robert, 1718-1790..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans Under Julius Caesar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1793. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 362 times in 250 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1776/1/30 (Tuesday). Returned: /2/20.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52507
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Tom Jones V. 5 & 6
Borrowed: 1775/2/6 (Monday). Returned: /5/4. Original Borrowed Date: 6 Feb 1775. Original Returned Date: 4 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
History of Tom Jones, a foundling.
Press: AE. Shelf: 12. Number: 7. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk1-k.1-6. Original Author: Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
The history of Tom Jones, a foundling.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 154 times in 71 borrowing records
ESTC: T89901
Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754)
Genre: Fiction
History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Borrowed: 1775/2/6 (Monday). Returned: /5/4.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Henry Fielding (Male, born 1707, died 1754), Genre: Fiction
History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 52520
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Hume's History of England V. 1st (for M.r G. Hamilton)
Borrowed: 1775/11/6 (Monday). Returned: /5/15. Original Borrowed Date: 6 Nov 1775. Original Returned Date: 15 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
George Hamilton
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (original): Student.
Class: Greek. Original Full Name: George Hamilton.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 ...
Press: J. Shelf: 7. Number: 10,11. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl13-a.9-14. Original Author: Hume, David, 1711-1776..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 229 times in 156 borrowing records
ESTC: N8498
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1775/11/6 (Monday). Returned: /5/15.
Borrowers: William Wight , George Hamilton
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52517
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Goldsmith's History of the Earth &c V. 3d
Borrowed: 1775/5/9 (Tuesday). Returned: /5/16. Original Borrowed Date: 9 May 1775. Original Returned Date: 16 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the earth, and animated nature.
Press: AM. Shelf: 7. Number: 6, 14. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn3-k.1-8. Original Author: Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 722 times in 470 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1775/5/9 (Tuesday). Returned: /5/16.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 52509
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Goldsmith's History of the Earth &c Vol. 4
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /5/9. Original Borrowed Date: 1 May 1775. Original Returned Date: 9 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the earth, and animated nature.
Press: AM. Shelf: 7. Number: 6, 14. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn3-k.1-8. Original Author: Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 722 times in 470 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /5/9.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 52513
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Harris's Life of Chas 2d 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /6/1. Original Borrowed Date: 1 May 1775. Original Returned Date: 1 Jun.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
William Harris (Male, born 1720, died 1770)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Historical and critical account of the life of Charles the Second, King of Great Britain [Harris]
Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl1-g.3-4. Original Author: Harris, William, 1720-1770..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Harris (Male, born 1720, died 1770)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
An historical and critical account of the life of Charles the Second, King of Great Britain. After the manner of Mr. Bayle. Drawn from original writers and state papers. To which is added, an appendix of original papers, now first published.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 10 borrowing records
ESTC: T146265
William Harris (Male, born 1720, died 1770)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Historical and Critical Account of the Life of Charles the Second
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /6/1.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: William Harris (Male, born 1720, died 1770), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Historical and Critical Account of the Life of Charles the Second
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52511
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Travels into France & Italy in Letters to a Lady 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /5/3. Original Borrowed Date: 1 May 1775. Original Returned Date: 3 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Genre: Travel
Travels into France and Italy. In a series of letters to a lady.
Press: Stationer's Hall. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh3-k.17-18.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
Travels into France and Italy. In a series of letters to a Lady.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: T63089
Genre: Travel
Travels into France and Italy. In a Series of Letters to a Lady
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /5/3.
Borrower: William Wight
Genre: Travel
Travels into France and Italy. In a Series of Letters to a Lady
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52515
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Johnson & Steevens' Shakespeare V. 1st
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /5/23. Original Borrowed Date: 1 May 1775. Original Returned Date: 23 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
Plays of William Shakespeare. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens
Press: AO. Shelf: 5. Number: 1-10. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh10-g.1-10. Original Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
The plays of William Shakespeare. In ten volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Editors: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784; Steevens, George, 1736-1800.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 145 times in 49 borrowing records
ESTC: T138855
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
Plays of William Shakespeare
Confidence level: Certain
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
Supplement to the edition of Shakspeare’s plays published in 1778 by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Malone, Edmond.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 76 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T98170
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama
Supplement to the Edition of Shakspeare’s Plays published in 1778 by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens
Borrowed: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Returned: /5/23.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama
Plays of William Shakespeare, Supplement to the Edition of Shakspeare’s Plays published in 1778 by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52521
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53r
Biographia Britannica V. 6
Borrowed: 1775/11/21 (Tuesday). Returned: /1/25. Original Borrowed Date: 21 Nov 1775. Original Returned Date: 25 Jan.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Genre: Lives
Biographia Britannica: or, the lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland
Press: L. Shelf: 3. Number: 5. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh8-c.1-7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Lives
Biographia Britannica: or, the lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland ... Digested in the manner of Mr. Bayle's ... Dictionary. To which are added, a supplement and appendix ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1766. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 182 times in 123 borrowing records
ESTC: T139262
Genre: Lives
Biographia Britannica: or, the Lives of the Most Eminent Persons who have Flourished in Great Britain and Ireland
Borrowed: 1775/11/21 (Tuesday). Returned: /1/25.
Borrower: William Wight
Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 52543
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Journey to Siberia by Abbi Clapp. D'Auteruch
Borrowed: 1776/6/26 (Wednesday). Returned: /5/6. Original Borrowed Date: 26 Jun 1776. Original Returned Date: 6 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Abbé Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche (Male, born 1728, died 1769)
Genre: Travel
Journey into Siberia, made by order of the King of France.
Press: CP. Shelf: 3. Number: 1. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-g.8 . Original Author: Chappe d'Auteroche, abbé, 1728-1769..
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche (Male, born 1728, died 1769)
Genre: Travel
A journey into Siberia, made by order of the King of France.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 15
ESTC: T70180
Abbé Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche (Male, born 1728, died 1769)
Genre: Travel
Journey into Siberia
Borrowed: 1776/6/26 (Wednesday). Returned: /5/6.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Abbé Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche (Male, born 1728, died 1769), Genre: Travel
Record ID 52531
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Hawkesworth's Voyages V. 1st
Borrowed: 1776/4/10 (Wednesday). Returned: /4/12. Original Borrowed Date: 10 Apr 1776. Original Returned Date: 12 Apr.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Account of the voyages undertaken by the order of his present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern hemisphere, and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, in the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour : drawn up from the journals which were kept by the several commanders, and from the papers of Joseph Banks.
Press: T. Shelf: 1. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh2-e.12-14. Original Author: Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, And successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, In the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour: Drawn up From the Journals which were kept by the several Commanders, And from the Papers of Joseph Banks,
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 131 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T74465
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Account of the Voyages undertaken by the Order of His present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere
Borrowed: 1776/4/10 (Wednesday). Returned: /4/12.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52547
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Gibbons on Tropes and Figures
Borrowed: 1776/8/5 (Monday). Returned: /6/13. Original Borrowed Date: 5 Aug 1776. Original Returned Date: 13 Jun.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Thomas Gibbons (Male, born 1720, died 1785)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Rhetoric: or, a view of its principal tropes and figures, in their origin and powers.
Press: AN. Shelf: 6. Number: 3. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk6-f.1 . Original Author: Gibbons, Thomas, 1720-1785..
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Gibbons (Male, born 1720, died 1785)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Rhetoric; or, a view of its principal tropes and figures, in their origin and powers: with a Variety of Rules to escape Errors and Blemishes, and Attain Propriety and Elegance in Composition.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T94177
Thomas Gibbons (Male, born 1720, died 1785)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Rhetoric; or, A View of its Principal Tropes and Figures
Borrowed: 1776/8/5 (Monday). Returned: /6/13.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Thomas Gibbons (Male, born 1720, died 1785), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 52549
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Bryants Observations
Borrowed: 1776/10/21 (Monday). Returned: /11/22. Original Borrowed Date: 21 Oct 1776. Original Returned Date: 22 Nov.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Jacob Bryant (Male, born 1715, died 1804)
Genre: History
Observations and inquiries relating to various parts of ancient history.
Press: AK. Shelf: 3. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm9-e.13 . Original Author: Bryant, Jacob, 1715-1804..
Confidence level: Certain
Jacob Bryant (Male, born 1715, died 1804)
Genre: History
Observations and inquiries relating to various parts of ancient history; containing dissertations on the wind Euroclydon, and on the island Melite, together with an account of Egypt in its most early state, and of the Shepherd Kings: wherein The Time of their coming, the Province which they particularly possessed, and to which the Israelites afterwards succeded, is endeavoured to be stated. The Whole calculated to throw Light on the History of that Antient Kingdom, as well as on the Histories of the Assyrians, Chaldeans, Babylonians, Edomites, and other Nations.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T144883
Jacob Bryant (Male, born 1715, died 1804)
Genre: History
Observations and Inquiries relating to Various Parts of Ancient History
Borrowed: 1776/10/21 (Monday). Returned: /11/22.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Jacob Bryant (Male, born 1715, died 1804), Genre: History
Observations and Inquiries relating to Various Parts of Ancient History
Record ID 52555
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Howels Signorie of Venice
Borrowed: 1776/11/22 (Friday). Returned: /3/10. Original Borrowed Date: 22 Nov 1776. Original Returned Date: 10 Mar.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
James Howell (Male, born c.1594, died 1666)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Survey of the signorie of Venice, of her admired policy, and method of government, &c., with a cohortation to all Christian princes to resent her dangerous condition at present.
Press: B. Shelf: 1. Number: 5. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl6-e.6. Original Author: Howell, James, 1594?-1666..
Confidence level: Certain
James Howell (Male, born c.1594, died 1666)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
S· P Q· V· A survay of the signorie of Venice, of her admired policy, and method of goverment, &c. With a cohortation to all Christian princes to resent her dangerous condition at present.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1651. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R14157
James Howell (Male, born c.1594, died 1666)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Survay of the Signorie of Venice, of her Admired Policy, and Method of Goverment
Borrowed: 1776/11/22 (Friday). Returned: /3/10.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: James Howell (Male, born c.1594, died 1666), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Survay of the Signorie of Venice, of her Admired Policy, and Method of Goverment
Record ID 52533
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Gregory's Practical Geometry
Borrowed: 1776/5/24 (Friday). Returned: /6/8. Original Borrowed Date: 24 May 1776. Original Returned Date: 8 Jun.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10)
Genre: Mathematics
Treatise of practical geometry.
Press: AE. Shelf: 12. Number: 16. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi1-g.2 . Original Author: Gregory, David, 1661-1708..
Confidence level: Certain
David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10)
Genre: Mathematics
A treatise of practical geometry.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1745. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 44 times in 30 borrowing records
ESTC: T18589
David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10)
Genre: Mathematics
Treatise of Practical Geometry
Borrowed: 1776/5/24 (Friday). Returned: /6/8.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10), Genre: Mathematics
Record ID 52532
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Hawkesworth's Voyages V. 3d
Borrowed: 1776/4/15 (Monday). Returned: /4/25. Original Borrowed Date: 15 Apr 1776. Original Returned Date: 25 Apr.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Account of the voyages undertaken by the order of his present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern hemisphere, and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, in the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour : drawn up from the journals which were kept by the several commanders, and from the papers of Joseph Banks.
Press: T. Shelf: 1. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh2-e.12-14. Original Author: Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, And successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, In the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour: Drawn up From the Journals which were kept by the several Commanders, And from the Papers of Joseph Banks,
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 131 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T74465
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Account of the Voyages undertaken by the Order of His present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere
Borrowed: 1776/4/15 (Monday). Returned: /4/25.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 52540
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Kaims's Sketches V. 2d
Borrowed: 1776/6/5 (Wednesday). Returned: /11/22. Original Borrowed Date: 5 Jun 1776. Original Returned Date: 22 Nov.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man.
Press: B. Shelf: 5. Number: 1, 2. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm4-f.9,10. Original Author: Kames, Henry Home, Lord, 1696-1782..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 141 times in 108 borrowing records
ESTC: T48434
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1776/6/5 (Wednesday). Returned: /11/22.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 52544
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 53v
Modern Universal History Vol 27
Borrowed: 1776/7/16 (Tuesday). Returned: /5/6. Original Borrowed Date: 16 Jul 1776. Original Returned Date: 6 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Genre: History
Modern part of an universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Press: AT. Shelf: 1. Number: 6,7. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl10-g.18,19; Sp Coll Bl10-h.1-20; Sp Coll Bl10-i.1-22; Sp Coll Bl10-i.1-22.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 27
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1776/7/16 (Tuesday). Returned: /5/6.
Borrower: William Wight
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 27
Record ID 52570
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Salmons Universal Traveller Vol. 1. Fol.
Borrowed: 1777/12/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1778/2/7 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 23 Dec 1777. Original Returned Date: 7 Feb 1778.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Universal traveller: or, a compleat description of the several foreign nations of the world.
Press: E. Shelf: 9. Number: 14&c. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh3-b.4-5. Original Author: Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
The universal traveller: or, a compleat description of the several nations of the world. Shewing, I. The Situation, Boundaries, and Face of the respective Countries. II. Number of Provinces and Chief Towns in each. III. The Genius, Temper, and Habits of the several People. IV. Their Religion, Government, and Forces by Sea and Land. V. Their Trafick, Produce of their Soil, Animals, and Minerals. VI. An Abstract of the History of each Nation. Brought down to the present Time. And illustrated with a great variety of maps and cuts.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753-1755. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 3 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: T126647
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Universal Traveller: or, A Compleat Description of the Several Nations of the World
Borrowed: 1777/12/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1778/2/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Universal Traveller: or, A Compleat Description of the Several Nations of the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52580
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Clarke on the Attributes
Borrowed: 1788/11/10 (Monday). Returned: 1779/9/12 (Sunday). Original Borrowed Date: 10 Nov 1788. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1779.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Samuel Clarke (Male, born 1675-10-11, died 1729-5-17)
Genre: Theology
Discourse concerning the being and attributes of God, the obligations of natural religion, and the truth and certainty of the Christian revelation. In answer to Mr. Hobbs, Spinoza, the author of The Oracles of Reason, and other deniers of natural and revealed religion. : Being sixteen sermons, preach'd in the cathedral-church of St. Paul, in the years 1704, and 1705, at the lecture founded by the honourable Robert Boyle, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll RB 3330. Original Author: Clarke, Samuel, 1599-1683..
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Clarke (Male, born 1675-10-11, died 1729-5-17)
Genre: Theology
Discourse concerning the being and attributes of God, the obligations of natural religion, and the truth and certainty of the Christian revelation. In answer to Mr. Hobbs, Spinoza, the author of The Oracles of Reason, and other deniers of natural and revealed religion. : Being sixteen sermons, preach'd in the cathedral-church of St. Paul, in the years 1704, and 1705, at the lecture founded by the honourable Robert Boyle, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 45
ESTC: N567
Samuel Clarke (Male, born 1675-10-11, died 1729-5-17)
Genre: Theology
Discourse concerning the Being and Attributes of God
Borrowed: 1788/11/10 (Monday). Returned: 1779/9/12 (Sunday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Samuel Clarke (Male, born 1675-10-11, died 1729-5-17), Genre: Theology
Record ID 52575
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Hume's History Vol. 2 & 3 (Mr Hamilton)
Borrowed: 1778/1/23 (Friday). Returned: 1778/4/30 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 23 Jan 1778. Original Returned Date: 30 Apr 1778.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Mr G. Hamilton
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the accession of Henry VII.
Press: E. Shelf: 8. Number: 1, 2. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn9-g.2-4. Original Author: Hume, David, 1711-1776..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, under the House of Tudor. Comprehending the reigns of K. Henry VII. K. Henry VIII. K Edward VI. Q. Mary, and Q. Elizabeth. By David Hume, Esq; In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: T85928
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1778/1/23 (Friday). Returned: 1778/4/30 (Thursday).
Borrowers: William Wight , Mr G. Hamilton
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52581
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Kaimes Sketches 2 Vol. 4.to
Borrowed: 1778/11/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1778/11/28 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 18 Nov 1778. Original Returned Date: 28 Nov 1778.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man.
Press: B. Shelf: 5. Number: 1, 2. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm4-f.9,10. Original Author: Kames, Henry Home, Lord, 1696-1782..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the history of man.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 141 times in 108 borrowing records
ESTC: T48434
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Borrowed: 1778/11/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1778/11/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Sketches of the History of Man
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52562
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Hume's History of G. Britain Vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1777/3/10 (Monday). Returned: /5/6. Original Borrowed Date: 10 Mar 1777. Original Returned Date: 6 May.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain, [1603-1689] ...
Press: E. Shelf: 8. Number: 1. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh1-e.5-6. Original Author: Hume, David, 1711-1776..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain. Vol.I. Containing the reigns of James I. and Charles I. By David Hume, Esq;
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 312 times in 200 borrowing records
ESTC: T82483
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1777/3/10 (Monday). Returned: /5/6.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52569
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
The Life of Petrarch 2 Vol.
Borrowed: 1777/12/22 (Monday). Returned: 1778/9/12 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 22 Dec 1777. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1778.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Jacques-François-Paul-Aldonce de Sade (Male, born 1705, died 1778)
Genre: Lives
Life of Petrarch.
Press: Gallery. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm9-h.12,13. Original Author: Sade, Jacques François Paul Aldonce de, 1705-1778..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques-François-Paul-Aldonce de Sade (Male, born 1705, died 1778)
Genre: Lives
The life of Petrarch.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Dobson, Susannah, -1795.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: N19854
Jacques-François-Paul-Aldonce de Sade (Male, born 1705, died 1778)
Genre: Lives
Life of Petrarch
Borrowed: 1777/12/22 (Monday). Returned: 1778/9/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Jacques-François-Paul-Aldonce de Sade (Male, born 1705, died 1778), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52574
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Mosheims Hist. by Macleane Vol. 2. 4.to
Borrowed: 1778/1/22 (Thursday). Returned: 1778/6/12 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 22 Jan 1778. Original Returned Date: 12 Jun 1778.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Ecclesiastical history, ancient and modern.
Press: D. Shelf: 7. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn8-e.1-2. Original Author: Mosheim, Johann Lorenz, 1694?-1755..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
An ecclesiastical history, antient and modern, from the birth of Christ, to the beginning of the present century: in which the rise, progress, and variations of church power are considered in their connexion with the state of learning and philosophy, and the political history of Europe during that period.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Maclaine, Archibald
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 270 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T136145
Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Ecclesiastical History, Antient and Modern, from the Birth of Christ, to the Beginning of the Present Century
Borrowed: 1778/1/22 (Thursday). Returned: 1778/6/12 (Friday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Johann Lorenz Mosheim (Male, born c.1694, died 1755), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 52577
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Hale's History of the Common law of England
Borrowed: 1778/3/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1778/5/7 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 17 Mar 1778. Original Returned Date: 7 May 1778.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Sir Matthew Hale (Male, born 1609, died 1676)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
History of the common law.
Press: AV. Shelf: 4. Number: 12. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl9-f.4 . Original Author: Hale, Matthew, Sir, 1609-1676..
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Matthew Hale (Male, born 1609, died 1676)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
The history of the common law.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T100933
Sir Matthew Hale (Male, born 1609, died 1676)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
History of the Common Law of England
Borrowed: 1778/3/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1778/5/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Sir Matthew Hale (Male, born 1609, died 1676), Genre: History, Genre: Law
Record ID 52557
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Postlethwayt's Dictionary of Commerce 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1777/1/3 (Friday). Returned: /3/10. Original Borrowed Date: 3 Jan 1777. Original Returned Date: 10 Mar.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French.
Press: K. Shelf: 1. Number: 6 7. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl3-a.7,8. Original Author: Savary des Bruslons, Jacques, 1657-1716..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
The universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French of the celebrated Mosieur Savary, Inspector-General of the manufactures for the King, at the Custom-House of Paris: with large additions and improvements, incorporated throughout the whole work; which more particularly accomodate the same to the trade and navigation of these kingdoms, and the laws, customs, and usages, to which all traders are subject.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: folio.
Translators: Postlethwayt, Malachy, 1707?-1767.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: N35490
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Borrowed: 1777/1/3 (Friday). Returned: /3/10.
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52578
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Cay's Abridgement of the Statutes
Borrowed: 1778/10/12 (Monday). Returned: 1778/10/13 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 12 Oct 1778. Original Returned Date: 13 Oct 1778.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Henry Boult Cay (Male, died 1795), John Cay (Male, born 1707, died 1757)
Genre: Law
Abridgment of the publick statutes now in force and of general use from Magna Charta ... to [1760].
Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl10-c.13,14. Original Author: Cay, John..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Boult Cay (Male, died 1795), John Cay (Male, born 1707, died 1757)
Genre: Law
An abridgment of the publick statutes now in force and of general use from Magna Charta, ... to the first year of his present Majesty King George III. inclusive
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T145079
Henry Boult Cay (Male, died 1795), John Cay (Male, born 1707, died 1757)
Genre: Law
Abridgment of the Publick Statutes now in Force and of General Use
Borrowed: 1778/10/12 (Monday). Returned: 1778/10/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Henry Boult Cay (Male, died 1795), John Cay (Male, born 1707, died 1757), Genre: Law
Abridgment of the Publick Statutes now in Force and of General Use
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52568
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54r
Biographia Britannica Vol. 1
Borrowed: 1777/12/22 (Monday). Returned: 1778/6/8 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 22 Dec 1777. Original Returned Date: 8 Jun 1778.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Genre: Lives
Biographia Britannica: or, the lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland
Press: L. Shelf: 3. Number: 5. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh8-c.1-7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Lives
Biographia Britannica: or, the lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland ... Digested in the manner of Mr. Bayle's ... Dictionary. To which are added, a supplement and appendix ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1766. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 182 times in 123 borrowing records
ESTC: T139262
Genre: Lives
Biographia Britannica: or, the Lives of the Most Eminent Persons who have Flourished in Great Britain and Ireland
Borrowed: 1777/12/22 (Monday). Returned: 1778/6/8 (Monday).
Borrower: William Wight
Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52600
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
Newton on the Prophecies 3 Vols.
Borrowed: 1780/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1780/4/15 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 24 Jan 1780. Original Returned Date: 15 Apr 1780.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Thomas Newton Bishop of Bristol (Male, born 1704, died 1782)
Genre: Theology
Dissertations on the prophecies.
Press: AO. Shelf: 7. Number: 13-15. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh6-f.16-18. Original Author: Newton, Thomas..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Newton Bishop of Bristol (Male, born 1704, died 1782)
Genre: Theology
Dissertations on the prophecies, which have remarkably been fulfilled, and at this time are fulfilling in the world.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: N3306
Thomas Newton Bishop of Bristol (Male, born 1704, died 1782)
Genre: Theology
Dissertations on the Prophecies, Which have Remarkably Been Fulfilled, and at this Time are Fulfilling in the World
Borrowed: 1780/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1780/4/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Thomas Newton Bishop of Bristol (Male, born 1704, died 1782), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52588
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
Shaws Travels to the East Fol
Borrowed: 1779/4/9 (Friday). Returned: 1779/6/8 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 9 Apr 1779. Original Returned Date: 8 Jun 1779.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or observations relating to several parts of Barbary and the Levant
Press: L. Shelf: 6. Number: 4. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh8-c.11 . Original Author: Shaw, Thomas, 1694-1751..
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or observations relating to several parts of Barbary and the Levant.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1738. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 26
ESTC: T114690
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or Observations Relating to Several Parts of Barbary and the Levant
Borrowed: 1779/4/9 (Friday). Returned: 1779/6/8 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751), Genre: Travel
Travels, or Observations Relating to Several Parts of Barbary and the Levant
Record ID 52585
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
Pearces Commentary 2 Vol. 4.to
Borrowed: 1778/12/11 (Friday). Returned: 1779/9/12 (Sunday). Original Borrowed Date: 11 Dec 1778. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1779.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Zachary Pearce (Male, born 1690, died 1774)
Genre: Theology
Commentary with notes, on the four Evangelists and the Acts of the Apostles; together with a new translation of St. Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians, with a paraphrase and notes.
Press: Gallery. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl3-e.7-8. Original Author: Pearce, Zachary, 1690-1774..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Zachary Pearce (Male, born 1690, died 1774)
Genre: Theology
A commentary, with notes, on the four Evangelists and the Acts of the Apostles; together with a new translation of St. Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians, with a paraphrase and notes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T147627
Zachary Pearce (Male, born 1690, died 1774)
Genre: Theology
Commentary on the Four Evangelists and the Acts of the Apostles with a New Translation of St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians
Borrowed: 1778/12/11 (Friday). Returned: 1779/9/12 (Sunday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Zachary Pearce (Male, born 1690, died 1774), Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52589
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
Ruins of Balbec Fol.
Borrowed: 1779/4/9 (Friday). Returned: 1779/6/8 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 9 Apr 1779. Original Returned Date: 8 Jun 1779.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Robert Wood (Male, born c.1717, died 1771)
Genre: History
Ruins of Balbec, otherwise Heliopolis in Coelosyria.
Press: O. Shelf: 5. Number: 2. Original Author: Wood, Robert, 1717?-1771..
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Wood (Male, born c.1717, died 1771)
Genre: History
The ruins of Balbec, otherwise Heliopolis in Coelosyria.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T137527
Robert Wood (Male, born c.1717, died 1771)
Genre: History
Ruins of Balbec, otherwise Heliopolis in Coelosyria
Borrowed: 1779/4/9 (Friday). Returned: 1779/6/8 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Robert Wood (Male, born c.1717, died 1771), Genre: History
Record ID 52587
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
Pococke's Travels 3 Vols Fol
Borrowed: 1779/4/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1779/4/9 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 1 Apr 1779. Original Returned Date: 9 Apr 1779.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and some other countries.
Press: L. Shelf: 3. Number: 1.2.3. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi8-a.6-8. Original Author: Pococke, Richard, 1704-1765..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
A description of the East, and some other countries. ... . Observations on Egypt.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1743-1745. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T31684
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and Some Other Countries
Borrowed: 1779/4/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1779/4/9 (Friday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765), Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and Some Other Countries
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52592
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
Burnet on the 39 Articles
Borrowed: 1779/6/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1780/5/2 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 12 Jun 1779. Original Returned Date: 2 May 1780.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Theology
Exposition of the Thirty-nine articles of the Church of England
Press: CC. Shelf: 3. Number: 11. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bf71-a.18 . Original Author: Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715..
Confidence level: Certain
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Theology
An exposition of the thirty-nine articles of the Church of England. Written by Gilbert Bishop of Sarum.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1700. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 78
ESTC: R19849
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: Theology
Exposition of the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England
Borrowed: 1779/6/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1780/5/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715), Genre: Theology
Exposition of the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England
Record ID 52590
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
Ruins of Palmyra Fol
Borrowed: 1779/4/9 (Friday). Returned: 1779/6/8 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 9 Apr 1779. Original Returned Date: 8 Jun 1779.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Robert Wood (Male, born c.1717, died 1771)
Genre: History
Ruins of Palmyra, otherwise Tedmor, in the desart.
Press: K X. Shelf: 1. Number: 1 &2. Original Author: Wood, Robert, 1717?-1771..
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Wood (Male, born c.1717, died 1771)
Genre: History
The ruins of Palmyra, otherwise Tedmor, in the desart.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T137525
Robert Wood (Male, born c.1717, died 1771)
Genre: History
Ruins of Palmyra, otherwise Tedmor
Borrowed: 1779/4/9 (Friday). Returned: 1779/6/8 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Robert Wood (Male, born c.1717, died 1771), Genre: History
Record ID 52591
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
Angell's Short-hand 8o (Mr Thorpe)
Borrowed: 1779/4/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/11/14 (Sunday). Original Borrowed Date: 21 Apr 1779. Original Returned Date: 14 Nov 1779.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Mr Thorpe
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
John Angell (Male, died 1764)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Stenography : or shorthand improved...
Press: AU. Shelf: 5. Number: 19. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl2-k.22 . Original Author: Angell, John, -1764..
Confidence level: Certain
John Angell (Male, died 1764)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Stenography; or, short-hand improved: being the most compendious, lineal, and easy method hitherto extant. The Persons, Moods, Tenses of Particles which most frequently occur, are adapted to join with Ease & Accuracy at pleasure: The Rules are Laid down with such propriety, Consistence & Prspicuily that the Practitioner will need no other Maistarce. The Whole Illustrated with In a Alphabetical Praxis, adapted to all Purposes in general, but more particularly to the three learned Profisions: namely, Law, Physic & Divinity.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 48
ESTC: T89712
John Angell (Male, died 1764)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Stenography; or, Short-hand Improved
Borrowed: 1779/4/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/11/14 (Sunday).
Borrowers: William Wight , Mr Thorpe
Author: John Angell (Male, died 1764), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 52599
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
Harris's Voyages Vol. 1.
Borrowed: 1780/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1780/5/11 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 24 Jan 1780. Original Returned Date: 11 May 1780.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca, or, a complete collection of voyages and travels ... To which is prefixed a copious introduction ... Now carefully revised, with large additions ...
Press: I. Shelf: 3. Number: 5. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl9-a.8. Original Author: Harris, John, 1677?-1719..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels. Consisting of above six hundred of the most authentic writers, beginning with Hackluit, Purchass, &c. in English; Ramusio, Alamandini, Carreri, &c. in Italian; Thevenot, Renaudot, Labat, &c. in French; De Brye, Grynaeus, Maffeus, &c. in Latin; Herrera, Oviedo, Coreal, &c. in Spanish; and the voyages under the direction of the East-India Company in Holland, in Dutch. Together with such other histories, voyages, travels, or discoveries, as are in general esteem; whether published in English, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, High and Low Dutch, or in any other European language. Containing whatever has been observed worthy of notice in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; in respect to the extent and situation of empires, kingdoms, provinces, &c. The climate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegetable, or mineral, of each country: likewise the religion, manners, and customs of the several inhabitants, their government, arts and sciences, publick buildings, mountains, rivers, harbours, &c. Illustrated by proper charts, maps, and cuts. To which is prefixed a copious introduction, comprehending the rise and progress of the art of navigation, and its successive improvements; together with the invention and use of the loadstone, and its variation. Originally published in two volumes in folio, by John Harris, D.D. and F.R.S. Now carefully revised, with large additions, and continued down to the present time; including particular accounts of the manufactures and commerce of each country.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744-1748. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 140 times in 111 borrowing records
ESTC: N10532
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Borrowed: 1780/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1780/5/11 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719), Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52595
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 54v
McDouals Institiutes 3 Vol Fol.
Borrowed: 1779/11/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/11/30 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 10 Nov 1779. Original Returned Date: 30 Nov 1779.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Andrew MacDowall Lord Bankton (Male, born 1685, died 1760)
Genre: Law
Institute of the laws of Scotland in civil rights; with observations upon the agreement or diversity between them and the laws of England.
Press: AB. Shelf: 3. Number: 6. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk7-b.5-7. Original Author: Bankton, Andrew Macdowall, Lord, 1685-1760..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Andrew MacDowall Lord Bankton (Male, born 1685, died 1760)
Genre: Law
An institute of the laws of Scotland in civil rights: with observations upon the agreement or diversity between them and the laws of England. In four books. After the General Method of the Viscount of Stair’s Institutions.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751-1753. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 63 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T90336
Andrew MacDowall Lord Bankton (Male, born 1685, died 1760)
Genre: Law
Institute of the Law of Scotland in Civil Rights
Borrowed: 1779/11/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/11/30 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Andrew MacDowall Lord Bankton (Male, born 1685, died 1760), Genre: Law
Institute of the Law of Scotland in Civil Rights
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52611
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55r
Middleton's life of Cicero 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1780/5/14 (Sunday). Returned: 1781/1/15 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 14 May 1780. Original Returned Date: 15 Jan 1781.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
History of the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero : in two volumes
Press: L. Shelf: 6. Number: 13. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl8-d.7-8. Original Author: Middleton, Conyers, 1683-1750..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
The history of the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero. In two volumes. By Conyers Middleton, D. D. Principal Library-Keeper of the University of Cambridge
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1741. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 104 times in 73 borrowing records
ESTC: T125960
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Borrowed: 1780/5/14 (Sunday). Returned: 1781/1/15 (Monday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750), Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52618
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55r
Tillotson's Works Vol. 1
Borrowed: 1781/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1781/3/12 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 15 Jan 1781. Original Returned Date: 12 Mar 1781.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Works of ... Dr. John Tillotson ... Being all that were printed after his Grace's decease; now collected into two volumes ...
Press: CE. Shelf: 2. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm10-c.10,11. Original Author: Tillotson, John, 1630-1694..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
The works of the most Reverend Dr. John Tillotson, late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury: containing two hundred sermons and discourses, on several occasions. ... Being all that were printed after His Grace’s decease.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1712. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 30 borrowing records
ESTC: T75209
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Works of John Tillotson
Confidence level: Certain
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
The works of the Most Reverend Dr. John Tillotson, ... containing fifty four sermons and discourses, on several occasions. Together with The rule of faith. Being all that were published by His Grace himself.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1707. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: N25935
John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Works of John Tillotson
Borrowed: 1781/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1781/3/12 (Monday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: John Tillotson (Male, born 1630, died 1694), Genre: Sermons, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52613
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55r
Postlethwayt's Dictionary Vols. 2.
Borrowed: 1780/10/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1780/11/1 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 17 Oct 1780. Original Returned Date: 1 Nov 1780.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French.
Press: K. Shelf: 1. Number: 6 7. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl3-a.7,8. Original Author: Savary des Bruslons, Jacques, 1657-1716..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
The universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French of the celebrated Mosieur Savary, Inspector-General of the manufactures for the King, at the Custom-House of Paris: with large additions and improvements, incorporated throughout the whole work; which more particularly accomodate the same to the trade and navigation of these kingdoms, and the laws, customs, and usages, to which all traders are subject.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: folio.
Translators: Postlethwayt, Malachy, 1707?-1767.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 16 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: N35490
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Borrowed: 1780/10/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1780/11/1 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52604
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55r
Richardson's Dissertation on Eastern Nations
Borrowed: 1780/3/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1780/4/27 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 23 Mar 1780. Original Returned Date: 27 Apr 1780.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
John Richardson (Male, born 1741, died 1811)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
Dissertation on the languages, literature, and manners of Eastern nations ...
Press: CL. Shelf: 4. Number: 3. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh2-f.19. Original Author: Richardson, John, F.S.A., Barrister..
Confidence level: Certain
John Richardson (Male, born 1741, died 1811)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
A dissertation on the languages, literature and manners of eastern nations.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T90662
John Richardson (Male, born 1741, died 1811)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
Dissertation on the Languages, Literature and Manners of Eastern Nations
Borrowed: 1780/3/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1780/4/27 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: John Richardson (Male, born 1741, died 1811), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
Dissertation on the Languages, Literature and Manners of Eastern Nations
Record ID 52607
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55r
Bell's Travels 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1780/5/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1780/5/23 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 17 May 1780. Original Returned Date: 23 May 1780.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburg in Russia. To diverse parts of Asia. : In two volumes.
Press: AH. Shelf: 5. Number: 2.3. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn8-e.17-18. Original Author: Bell, John, 1691-1780..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburg in Russia, to diverse parts of Asia.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 83 times in 53 borrowing records
ESTC: T99651
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Borrowed: 1780/5/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1780/5/23 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780), Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52602
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55r
Hume's Essays Vol. 1
Borrowed: 1780/3/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1780/3/23 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 7 Mar 1780. Original Returned Date: 23 Mar 1780.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and treatises on several subjects.
Press: CL. Shelf: 4. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh2-f.9-10. Original Author: Hume, David, 1711-1776..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and treatises on several subjects.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 23 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T33493
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and Treatises on Several Subjects
Borrowed: 1780/3/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1780/3/23 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essays and Treatises on Several Subjects
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52606
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55r
Commercial letters & Vocabularies
Borrowed: 1780/3/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1780/6/13 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 23 Mar 1780. Original Returned Date: 13 Jun 1780.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Charles Wiseman (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Epistolae commerciales, or commercial letters, in five languages, viz. Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese ... To which are added, mercantile and maritime vocabularies of each tongue ...
Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi9-l.1 . Original Author: Wiseman, Charles, active 1779..
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Wiseman (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Epistolæ commerciales, or commercial letters, in five languages, viz. Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, with their respective idioms distinctly pointed out, written on various interesting Subjects, in the most modern Mercantile Style, as now practised; all which are carefully selected from the original Letters, as they stand in the Copy-Books of the most eminent and principal Merchants in Europe, both at Home and Abroad, and are here exhibited under fictitious Names of Persons, Times, and Places, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T128550
Charles Wiseman (Male)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Epistolae Commerciales, or Commercial Letters
Borrowed: 1780/3/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1780/6/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Charles Wiseman (Male), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Record ID 52605
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55r
History of the Troubadours
Borrowed: 1780/3/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1780/5/29 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 23 Mar 1780. Original Returned Date: 29 May 1780.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye (Male, born 1697, died 1781)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Literary history of the troubadours.
Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk2-f.2 . Original Author: La Curne de Sainte-Palaye, Jean-Baptiste de, 1697-1781..
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye (Male, born 1697, died 1781)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The literary history of the troubadours. Containing their lives, extracts from their works, and many particulars relative to the customs, morals, and history of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Dobson, Susannah, -1795.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T80464
Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye (Male, born 1697, died 1781)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Literary History of the Troubadours
Borrowed: 1780/3/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1780/5/29 (Monday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye (Male, born 1697, died 1781), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Record ID 52621
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55r
Keate's Sketches 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1781/1/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1781/9/12 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 30 Jan 1781. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1781.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Travel
Sketches from nature; taken, and coloured, in a journey to Margate.
Press: CF. Shelf: 8. Number: 21, 22. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk9-k.20-21. Original Author: Keate, George..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Travel
Sketches from nature; taken, and coloured, in a journey to Margate.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 5 borrowing records
ESTC: T122134
George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797)
Genre: Travel
Sketches from Nature; Taken, and Coloured, in a Journey to Margate
Borrowed: 1781/1/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1781/9/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: George Keate (Male, born 1729, died 1797), Genre: Travel
Sketches from Nature; Taken, and Coloured, in a Journey to Margate
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52631
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Life of Erasmus 2 Vols.
Borrowed: 1781/5/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1781/9/12 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 29 May 1781. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1781.
Dr Thomas Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Regius Professor of Anatomy and Botany 1757-1781; Clerk of the University 1770.
Original Full Name: Dr Hamilton. Life dates: 1728-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
John Jortin (Male, born 1698, died 1770)
Genre: Lives
Life of Erasmus.
Press: AK. Shelf: 2 . Number: 11, 12. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll RQ 1589 . Original Author: Jortin, John, 1698-1770..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Jortin (Male, born 1698, died 1770)
Genre: Lives
The life of Erasmus.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758-1760. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T146995
John Jortin (Male, born 1698, died 1770)
Genre: Lives
Life of Erasmus
Borrowed: 1781/5/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1781/9/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Dr Thomas Hamilton
Author: John Jortin (Male, born 1698, died 1770), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52643
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Falconer on Climate
Borrowed: 1782/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 24 Jan 1782. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
William Falconer (Male, born 1732, died 1769)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Remarks on the influence of climate, situation, nature of country, population, nature of food, and way of life, on the disposition and temper, manners and behaviour, intellects, laws and customs, form of government, and religion, of mankind.
Press: BT. Shelf: 5. Number: 15. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm1-e.12 . Original Author: Falconer, William, 1732-1769..
Confidence level: Certain
William Falconer (Male, born 1732, died 1769)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Remarks on the influence of climate, situation, nature of country, population, nature of food, and way of life, on the disposition and temper, manners and behaviour, intellects, laws and customs, form of government, and religion, of mankind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T60417
William Falconer (Male, born 1732, died 1769)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Remarks on the Influence of Climate
Borrowed: 1782/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: William Falconer (Male, born 1732, died 1769), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 52633
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Ulloa's Voyage 2 Vols.
Borrowed: 1781/5/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1782/1/12 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 29 May 1781. Original Returned Date: 12 Jan 1782.
Dr Thomas Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Regius Professor of Anatomy and Botany 1757-1781; Clerk of the University 1770.
Original Full Name: Dr Hamilton. Life dates: 1728-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
Jorge Juan (Male, born 1713, died 1773), Antonio de Ulloa (Male, born 1716, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to South America : describing at large, the Spanish cities, towns, provinces, &c. on that extensive continent / [Juan y Santacilia].
Press: AF. Shelf: 9. Number: 18. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl9-g.6,7. Original Author: Juan, Jorge, 1713-1773..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jorge Juan (Male, born 1713, died 1773), Antonio de Ulloa (Male, born 1716, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to South America. Describing at large, the Spanish cities, towns, provinces, &c. on that extensive continent.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T138368
Jorge Juan (Male, born 1713, died 1773), Antonio de Ulloa (Male, born 1716, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to South America
Borrowed: 1781/5/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1782/1/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Dr Thomas Hamilton
Author: Jorge Juan (Male, born 1713, died 1773), Antonio de Ulloa (Male, born 1716, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52642
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Harris's Just^inian's Institutes
Borrowed: 1782/1/21 (Monday). Returned: 1782/4/15 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 21 Jan 1782. Original Returned Date: 15 Apr 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Justinian I Emperor of the East (Male, born c.483, died 565)
Genre: Law
Institutionum libri quatuor: The four books of Justinian's Institutions, translated into English with notes, by George Harris, LL.D
Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh10-e.17. Original Author: Justinian I, Emperor of the East, 483?-565..
Confidence level: Certain
Justinian I Emperor of the East (Male, born c.483, died 565)
Genre: Law
D. Justiniani institutionum libri quatuor. The four books of Justinian’s Institutions, translated into English, with notes.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 4to.
Translators: Harris, George.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T102256
Justinian I Emperor of the East (Male, born c.483, died 565)
Genre: Law
Institutes of Justinian
Borrowed: 1782/1/21 (Monday). Returned: 1782/4/15 (Monday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Justinian I Emperor of the East (Male, born c.483, died 565), Genre: Law
Record ID 52626
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Burnet's History Vol. 1
Borrowed: 1781/4/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1781/4/27 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 26 Apr 1781. Original Returned Date: 27 Apr 1781.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Bishop Burnet's history of his own time ... To which is added the author's life by the editor
Press: S. Shelf: 1. Number: 1. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh2-a.1-2 . Original Author: Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Bishop Burnet’s History of his own time. ... Containing, I. A summary recapitulation of affairs in church & state, from K. James I. to the Restoration in 1660. II. The history of the reign of K. Charles II. from 1660. to 1670.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 88 times in 59 borrowing records
ESTC: N68934
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time
Borrowed: 1781/4/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1781/4/27 (Friday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52646
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Deverell's Miscellanies 2 Vol.
Borrowed: 1782/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 24 Jan 1782. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Mrs Mary Deverell (Female, born c.1737)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in prose and verse mostly written in the epistolary style chiefly upon moral subjects.
Press: Gallery. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk10-k.22-23. Original Author: Deverell, Mary..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Mrs Mary Deverell (Female, born c.1737)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in prose and verse, mostly written in the epistolary style: chiefly upon moral subjects, and particularly calculated for the improvement of younger minds.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: T135385
Mrs Mary Deverell (Female, born c.1737)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in Prose and Verse, Mostly Written in the Epistolary Style
Borrowed: 1782/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Mrs Mary Deverell (Female, born c.1737), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education, Genre: Poetry
Miscellanies in Prose and Verse, Mostly Written in the Epistolary Style
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52628
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Catalogue of The Advocate's Library Edinburgh 2 Vols.
Borrowed: 1781/5/4 (Friday). Returned: 1781/5/18 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 4 May 1781. Original Returned Date: 18 May 1781.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Genre: Reference Works
Catalogue of the library of the Faculty of Advocates, Edinburgh.
Press: CR. Shelf: 4. Number: 6. Original Author: Advocates Library.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Reference Works
A catalogue of the library of the Faculty of Advocates, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1742-1807. Format: folio.
Editors: Part 1 compiled by Thomas Ruddiman and Walter Goodall; part 2 by Alexander Brown.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T145210
Genre: Reference Works
Catalogue of the Faculty of Advocates Library
Borrowed: 1781/5/4 (Friday). Returned: 1781/5/18 (Friday).
Borrower: William Wight
Genre: Reference Works
Catalogue of the Faculty of Advocates Library
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 52639
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Lewis's Commercium Philosophico-Technicum
Borrowed: 1782/1/15 (Tuesday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 15 Jan 1782. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Commercium philosophico-technicum : or, the philosophical commerce of arts : designed as an attempt to improve arts, trades, and manufactures.
Press: D. Shelf: 7. Number: 13. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl9-e.15 . Original Author: Lewis, William, 1708-1781..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Commercium philosophico-technicum; or, The philosophical commerce of arts: Designed as an attempt to improve arts, trades, and manufactures.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763-1765. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 45 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: T146870
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Commercium Philosophico-Technicum; or, The Philosophical Commerce of Arts
Borrowed: 1782/1/15 (Tuesday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Commercium Philosophico-Technicum; or, The Philosophical Commerce of Arts
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52638
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Edward's history of Birds Vol. 1
Borrowed: 1781/12/31 (Monday). Returned: 1782/9/11 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 31 Dec 1781. Original Returned Date: 11 Sep 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
George Edwards (Male, born 1694, died 1773)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history of uncommon birds, and of some other rare and undescribed animals, quadrupedes, reptiles, fishes, insects, &c. exhibited in two hundred and ten copper plates, from designs copied immediately from nature, and curiously coloured after life.
Press: CM. Shelf: 3. Number: 2-8. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi6-d.11-14. Original Author: Edwards, George, 1694-1773..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
George Edwards (Male, born 1694, died 1773)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A natural history of uncommon birds, and of some other rare and undescribed animals, quadrupedes, reptiles, fishes, insects, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1751. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T144874
George Edwards (Male, born 1694, died 1773)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of Uncommon Birds
Borrowed: 1781/12/31 (Monday). Returned: 1782/9/11 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: George Edwards (Male, born 1694, died 1773), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of Uncommon Birds
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 52645
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Tatham's Discourses
Borrowed: 1782/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 24 Jan 1782. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Edward Tatham (Male, born 1749, died 1834)
Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Twelve discourses introductory to the study of divinity.
Press: Gallery. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn1-k.16 . Original Author: Tatham, Edward, 1749-1834..
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Tatham (Male, born 1749, died 1834)
Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Twelve discourses introductory to the study of divinity, in which the]principles of the Christian religion are attempted to be laid down with plainness and precision.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T133774
Edward Tatham (Male, born 1749, died 1834)
Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Twelve Discourses Introductory to the Study of Divinity
Borrowed: 1782/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Edward Tatham (Male, born 1749, died 1834), Genre: Education, Genre: Theology
Record ID 52647
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Johnson's Lives of the Poets Vol. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Borrowed: 1782/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/6/20 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 24 Jan 1782. Original Returned Date: 20 Jun 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Prefaces, biographical and critical, to the works of the English poets.
Press: Gallery. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm9-l.4-13. Original Author: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Prefaces, biographical and critical, to the works of the English poets.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 16mo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T44190
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Lives of the English Poets
Borrowed: 1782/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/6/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Record ID 52622
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 55v
Johnson's Lives of the Poets 3 Vols
Borrowed: 1781/2/5 (Monday). Returned: 1782/1/14 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 5 Feb 1781. Original Returned Date: 14 Jan 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Prefaces, biographical and critical, to the works of the English poets.
Press: Gallery. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm9-l.4-13. Original Author: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Prefaces, biographical and critical, to the works of the English poets.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 16mo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T44190
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Lives of the English Poets
Borrowed: 1781/2/5 (Monday). Returned: 1782/1/14 (Monday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 52654
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56r
Priestly on Electricity (M.r Horner)
Borrowed: 1782/4/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1782/9/11 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 17 Apr 1782. Original Returned Date: 11 Sep 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Mr Horner
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and present state of electricity, : with original experiments
Press: D. Shelf: 7. Number: 6. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi2-e.1 . Original Author: Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804..
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history and present state of electricity, with original experiments.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 20
ESTC: T36344
Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and Present State of Electricity, with Original Experiments
Borrowed: 1782/4/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1782/9/11 (Wednesday).
Borrowers: William Wight , Mr Horner
Author: Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and Present State of Electricity, with Original Experiments
Record ID 52653
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56r
Johnson's lives of the Poets Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Borrowed: 1782/4/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/6/20 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 11 Apr 1782. Original Returned Date: 20 Jun 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Prefaces, biographical and critical, to the works of the English poets.
Press: Gallery. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bm9-l.4-13. Original Author: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Prefaces, biographical and critical, to the works of the English poets.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 16mo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T44190
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Lives of the English Poets
Borrowed: 1782/4/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/6/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 52652
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56r
Sidney's Arcadia modernized
Borrowed: 1782/4/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/11 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 11 Apr 1782. Original Returned Date: 11 Sep 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Sir Philip Sidney (Male, born 1554, died 1586), Mrs D. Stanley (Female)
Genre: Poetry
Arcadia, moderniz'd by Mrs. Stanley.
Press: Z. Shelf: 5. Number: 1. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bi3-c.2. Original Author: Sidney, Philip, Sir, 1554-1586..
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Philip Sidney (Male, born 1554, died 1586), Mrs D. Stanley (Female)
Genre: Poetry
Sir Philip Sidney’s Arcadia, moderniz’d by Mrs. Stanley.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725. Format: folio.
Editors: Stanley, Mrs D.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T83444
Sir Philip Sidney (Male, born 1554, died 1586), Mrs D. Stanley (Female)
Genre: Poetry
Arcadia [Sir Philip Sidney]
Borrowed: 1782/4/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/11 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Sir Philip Sidney (Male, born 1554, died 1586), Mrs D. Stanley (Female), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 52657
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56r
Lowth's Vindication &c.
Borrowed: 1782/5/30 (Thursday). Returned: 1783/4/26 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: [blank]. Original Returned Date: 26 Apr 1783.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
William Lowth (Male, born 1660, died 1732)
Genre: Theology
Vindication of the divine authority and inspiration of the Old and New Testament.
Press: CE. Shelf: 6. Number: 10. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk1-l.5 . Original Author: Lowth, William, 1660-1732..
Confidence level: Certain
William Lowth (Male, born 1660, died 1732)
Genre: Theology
A vindication of the divine authority and inspiration of the Old and New Testament.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1699. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: R42147
William Lowth (Male, born 1660, died 1732)
Genre: Theology
Vindication of the Divine Authority and Inspiration of the Old and New Testament
Borrowed: 1782/5/30 (Thursday). Returned: 1783/4/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: William Lowth (Male, born 1660, died 1732), Genre: Theology
Vindication of the Divine Authority and Inspiration of the Old and New Testament
Record ID 52656
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56r
Middleton's Free Inquiry
Borrowed: 1782/5/30 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 30 May 1782. Original Returned Date: 12 Sep 1782.
William Wight
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Wight. Life dates: 1730-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Theology
Free inquiry into the miraculous powers which are supposed to have subsisted in the Christian church.
Press: A. Shelf: 11. Number: 9. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn10-h.9 . Original Author: Middleton, Conyers, 1683-1750..
Confidence level: Certain
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Theology
A free inquiry into the miraculous powers, which are supposed to have subsisted in the Christian Church, from the earliest ages through several successive centuries. By which it is shewn, That we have no sufficient Reason to believe, upon the Authority of the Primitive Fathers, That any such Powers were continued to the Church, after the Days of the Apostles.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 24
ESTC: T2703
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Theology
Free Inquiry into the Miraculous Powers, which are Supposed to have Subsisted in the Christian Church
Borrowed: 1782/5/30 (Thursday). Returned: 1782/9/12 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Wight
Author: Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750), Genre: Theology
Record ID 52672
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56v
Monthly Review for 1782 2 Vols
Borrowed: 1783/5/5 (Monday). Returned: 1783/5/13 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 5 May 1783. Original Returned Date: 13 May 1783.
Robert Findlay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Class: Minister. Original Full Name: Robert Findlay. Life dates: 1721-1814. Academic dates: MA 1737; DD 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
Genre: Periodicals
Monthly Review (London).
Press: AU. Shelf: 4. Number: 1. Possible modern shelfmark: Library Research Annexe Store Pm4691. Original Author: Monthly Review..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 66, Volume 67
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Monthly review. A periodical work, giving an account, with proper abstracts of, and extracts from, the new books, pamphlets, &c. as they come out. ... By several hands
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749-1789. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 349 times in 204 borrowing records
ESTC: P1963
Genre: Periodicals
Monthly Review. A Periodical Work, Giving an Account ... of, and Extracts from, the New Books, Pamphlets, &c.
Borrowed: 1783/5/5 (Monday). Returned: 1783/5/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Findlay
Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 66, Volume 67
Record ID 52670
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56v
Harris' Voyages Vol. 2
Borrowed: 1783/4/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1783/5/2 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 24 Apr 1783. Original Returned Date: 2 May 1783.
Robert Findlay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Class: Minister. Original Full Name: Robert Findlay. Life dates: 1721-1814. Academic dates: MA 1737; DD 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca, or, a complete collection of voyages and travels ... To which is prefixed a copious introduction ... Now carefully revised, with large additions ...
Press: I. Shelf: 3. Number: 5. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bl9-a.8. Original Author: Harris, John, 1677?-1719..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels. Consisting of above six hundred of the most authentic writers, beginning with Hackluit, Purchass, &c. in English; Ramusio, Alamandini, Carreri, &c. in Italian; Thevenot, Renaudot, Labat, &c. in French; De Brye, Grynaeus, Maffeus, &c. in Latin; Herrera, Oviedo, Coreal, &c. in Spanish; and the voyages under the direction of the East-India Company in Holland, in Dutch. Together with such other histories, voyages, travels, or discoveries, as are in general esteem; whether published in English, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, High and Low Dutch, or in any other European language. Containing whatever has been observed worthy of notice in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; in respect to the extent and situation of empires, kingdoms, provinces, &c. The climate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegetable, or mineral, of each country: likewise the religion, manners, and customs of the several inhabitants, their government, arts and sciences, publick buildings, mountains, rivers, harbours, &c. Illustrated by proper charts, maps, and cuts. To which is prefixed a copious introduction, comprehending the rise and progress of the art of navigation, and its successive improvements; together with the invention and use of the loadstone, and its variation. Originally published in two volumes in folio, by John Harris, D.D. and F.R.S. Now carefully revised, with large additions, and continued down to the present time; including particular accounts of the manufactures and commerce of each country.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744-1748. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 140 times in 111 borrowing records
ESTC: N10532
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Borrowed: 1783/4/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1783/5/2 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Findlay
Author: John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719), Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 52686
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56v
Sherlock's Sermons. 4 Vols.
Borrowed: 1783/5/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1783/10/25 (Saturday). Original Borrowed Date: 7 May 1783. Original Returned Date: 25 Oct 1783.
Robert Findlay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Class: Minister. Original Full Name: Robert Findlay. Life dates: 1721-1814. Academic dates: MA 1737; DD 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
Thomas Sherlock (Male, born 1678, died 1761)
Genre: Sermons
Several discourses preached at the Temple Church.
Press: AO. Shelf: 4. Number: 7. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk10-g.20-23. Original Author: Sherlock, Thomas, 1678-1761..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Sherlock (Male, born 1678, died 1761)
Genre: Sermons
Several discourses preached at the Temple Church.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T79014
Thomas Sherlock (Male, born 1678, died 1761)
Genre: Sermons
Several Discourses Preached at the Temple Church [Thomas Sherlock]
Borrowed: 1783/5/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1783/10/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Findlay
Author: Thomas Sherlock (Male, born 1678, died 1761), Genre: Sermons
Several Discourses Preached at the Temple Church [Thomas Sherlock]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 52661
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56v
Lewis' Jewish antiquities Vol. 4
Borrowed: 1782/10/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1783/4/28 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 24 Oct 1782. Original Returned Date: 28 Apr 1783.
Robert Findlay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Class: Minister. Original Full Name: Robert Findlay. Life dates: 1721-1814. Academic dates: MA 1737; DD 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
Thomas Lewis (Male, born 1689, died 1749)
Genre: History
Origines Hebraeae: the antiquities of the Hebrew republick. In four books ...
Press: Stat. Hall. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk1-h.27-30. Original Author: Lewis, Thomas, 1689-1749?..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Lewis (Male, born 1689, died 1749)
Genre: History
Origines Hebraeae: the antiquities of the Hebrew republick. In four books ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1725. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T112852
Thomas Lewis (Male, born 1689, died 1749)
Genre: History
Origines Hebraeae: The Antiquities of the Hebrew Republick
Borrowed: 1782/10/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1783/4/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Findlay
Author: Thomas Lewis (Male, born 1689, died 1749), Genre: History
Origines Hebraeae: The Antiquities of the Hebrew Republick
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 52673
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56v
Bp. Newton's Works Vol. 3d
Borrowed: 1783/5/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1783/7/14 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 14 May 1783. Original Returned Date: 14 Jul 1783.
Robert Findlay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Class: Minister. Original Full Name: Robert Findlay. Life dates: 1721-1814. Academic dates: MA 1737; DD 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
Thomas Newton Bishop of Bristol (Male, born 1704, died 1782)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Theology
Works of the Right Reverend Thomas Newton, D. D. Late Lord Bishop of Bristol, and Dean of St. Paul’s, London.
Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bk9-e.13-14. Original Author: Newton, Thomas, 1704-1782..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Newton Bishop of Bristol (Male, born 1704, died 1782)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Theology
The works of the Right Reverend Thomas Newton, D. D. Late Lord Bishop of Bristol, And Dean of St. Paul’s, London. With some account of his life, and anecdotes of several of his friends, written by himself.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1782. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T53426
Thomas Newton Bishop of Bristol (Male, born 1704, died 1782)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Theology
Works of the Right Reverend Thomas Newton
Borrowed: 1783/5/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1783/7/14 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Findlay
Author: Thomas Newton Bishop of Bristol (Male, born 1704, died 1782), Genre: Lives, Genre: Theology
Works of the Right Reverend Thomas Newton
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 52675
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 56v
Bennet's discourses against popery
Borrowed: 1783/5/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1783/6/3 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 20 May 1783. Original Returned Date: 3 Jun 1783.
Robert Findlay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Class: Minister. Original Full Name: Robert Findlay. Life dates: 1721-1814. Academic dates: MA 1737; DD 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor.
Benjamin Bennet (Male, born 1674, died 1726)
Genre: Theology
Memorial of the Reformation, (chiefly in England) and of Britain's deliverances from Popery and arbitrary-power, since that time, to the year, 1716.
Press: AL. Shelf: 9. Number: 19. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bh3-g.8. Original Author: Bennet, Benjamin, 1674-1726..
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Bennet (Male, born 1674, died 1726)
Genre: Theology
A memorial of the reformation, (chiefly in England) and of Britain’s deliverances from popery and arbitrary-power, since that time, to the year, 1716. Wherein is contained, some account of the apostacy of the church in its rise and progress, till popery was established in the world. The state of the reformation under King Henry VIII. Edward VI. and Queen Elizabeth: with the principles and endeavours of those that have from time to time stood for a further reformation; as a short history of nonconformity. A particular relation of all the plots and conspiracies of papists and others against the reformation, and civil liberties of the land. Some short memoirs of the civil war in K. Charles the First’s time; and a distinct answer to the question, who cut off the King’s head.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1717. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T143000
Benjamin Bennet (Male, born 1674, died 1726)
Genre: Theology
Memorial of the Reformation (chiefly in England)
Borrowed: 1783/5/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1783/6/3 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Findlay
Author: Benjamin Bennet (Male, born 1674, died 1726), Genre: Theology