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Record ID 217391
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Rom Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217421
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Henry's Hist v. 2
Borrowed: 1777/10/29 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History
Volumes borrowed: 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 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1777/10/29 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217394
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Ancient History v. 2
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217517
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Rom Hist v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217454
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Duncan's Cicero's Orations
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Aeschines (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Duncan's Cicero
Confidence level: Certain
Aeschines (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Select orations of M. T. Cicero; translated by Professor Duncan, and interspersed with a variety of notes, Explanatory of the Persons, Manners, And Customs of the Romans: adapted to the English reader by Sir Charles Whitworth. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: Duncan
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: N36442
Aeschines (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Aeschines
Record ID 217487
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Oliveti Cicero v. 5
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Oliveti Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tulli Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, ex editione Josephi Oliveti
Language: Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1745-1747. Format: 4to. Pagination: 9 vols.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 10 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 217481
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Cicero's Orationes
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Cicero's Orationes
Shelfmark: 605.
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. Tulli Ciceronis quae vulgo feruntur Orationes quatuor. I. Post reditum in senatu. II. Ad Quirites post reditum. III. Prodomo sua ad pontifices. IV. De haruspicum responsis
Language: Latin . Published: Berlin. Date of publication: 1801.
Editors: F.A. Wolf
Number of borrowings: 3
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Cicero
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 217514
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Roman history v. 2, 3, 5
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 5
Record ID 217436
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Mortimer's Dictionary
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Mortimer's Dictionary
Shelfmark: 600.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
The student’s pocket dictionary; or, compendium of universal history, chronology, and biography. From the earliest accounts to the present time. With authorities. In two parts. Part I. Containing a compendium of universal history. Part II. Containing a compendium of biography. By Thomas Mortimer, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T86640
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Student’s Pocket Dictionary; or, Compendium of Universal History, Chronology, and Biography
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Student’s Pocket Dictionary; or, Compendium of Universal History, Chronology, and Biography
Record ID 217532
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Ancient History v 3, 4
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 217472
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Adams on Globes
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Adam on Globes
Confidence level: Certain
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
A treatise describing the construction, and Explaining the use, of New Celestial and Terrestrial globes. Designed to illustrate, In the most Easy and Natural Manner, The Phoenomena of the Earth and Heavens, And to shew the Correspondence of the Two Spheres. With a great Variety of Astronomical and Geographical problems. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T53466
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Record ID 217502
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Martyn's Virgil
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum eclogae decem. The Bucolicks of Virgil, with an English translation and notes. By John Martyn, F R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T139419
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217511
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Robertson's America 3 vols
Borrowed: 1779/4/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America. By William Robertson, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, Historiographer to his Majesty for Scotland, and Member of the Royal Academy of History at Madrid. In Three Volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London | Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1796. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T78968
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Borrowed: 1779/4/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 217496
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Ruddiman's Livy v. 1
Borrowed: 1779/4/4 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Ruddiman's Livy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Titi Livii patavini historiarum ab urbe condita libri qui supersunt· Cum omnium epitomis, ac deperditorum fragmentis: ad optimas editiones castigati, accurante Tho. Ruddimanno, A.M. ...
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Thomas Ruddiman
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: N64639
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
History of Rome [Livy]
Borrowed: 1779/4/4 (Sunday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217529
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Ancient History v 1, 2
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217613
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Young's Dictionary
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
Young's Dictionary
Confidence level: Certain
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
A new Latin-English dictionary: containing all the words proper for reading the classic writers, with the Authorities subjoined to each Word and Phrase. To which is prefixed, a new English-Latin dictionary, carefully compiled from The best Authors in our Language. Both Parts greatly improved, beyond all the preceding Works of the same Nature; supplying their Deficiencies, and comprising whatever is useful and valuable in all former Dictionaries. The second edition, corrected and improved. By the King’s Authority. Designed for the General Use of Schools and Private Gentlemen. By the Rev. Mr. William Young, Editor of Ainsworth’s Dictionary.
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T78096
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Young (Male, died 1757), Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Record ID 217628
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Spelman's Expedition of Cyrus 2 vols
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Spelman's Expedition of Cyrus
Shelfmark: 60.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
The expedition of Cyrus into Persia; and the retreat of the ten thousand Greeks. Translated from Xenophon, with critical and historical notes, by Edward Spelman, Esq; in two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Spelman, Edward
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T139175
Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354)
Genre: History
Expedition of Cyrus
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Xenophon of Athens (Male, born c.BCE430, died BCE354), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217580
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Guthrie's Cicero's Offices
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Guthrie's Cicero's Offices
Shelfmark: 577.
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. T. Cicero de oratore. Or, his three dialogues upon the character and qualifications of an orator. Translated into English. With notes ... and an introductory preface. By William Guthrie, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Guthrie, William
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T170521
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
On the Orator [Cicero]
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 217571
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Rom Hist 2 vol
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217619
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Francis Horace vol 3&4
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Poetry
Francis Horace
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Poetry
A poetical translation of the works of Horace: with the original text, and notes collected from the best Latin and French commentators on that author. By the Revd Mr. Philip Francis, ... In four volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Revd. Mr Philip Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T42740
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 217541
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Olivet's Cicero 1, 3, 7, 9
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Oliveti Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3, Volume 7, Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tulli Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, ex editione Josephi Oliveti
Language: Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1745-1747. Format: 4to. Pagination: 9 vols.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 10 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3, Volume 7, Volume 9
Record ID 217697
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Arnot's Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1775/4/7 (Friday).
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
Arnot's Edinburgh
Confidence level: Certain
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
The history of Edinburgh. By Hugo Arnot, Esq; Advocate.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 143
ESTC: T142880
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1775/4/7 (Friday).
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786), Genre: History
Record ID 217667
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Rollin's Rom. Hist Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1771. Returned: yes.
Robert Farquhar
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrowed: 1771.
Borrower: Robert Farquhar
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217679
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 7
Duncan's Caesar Vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1771. Returned: yes.
Robert Farquhar
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Duncan's Caesar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The commentaries of Cæsar, translated into English. To which is prefixed a Discourse concerning the Roman art of war. By William Duncan, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: William Duncan (1717-1760)
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T136733
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Commentaries of Julius Caesar
Borrowed: 1771.
Borrower: Robert Farquhar
Author: Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217733
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Cicero not. Olivet
Borrowed: 1774/2/26 (Saturday).
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrowed: 1774/2/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 217796
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Universal Hist. 2, 3
Borrowed: 1774/10/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
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: 1774/10/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 217811
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Universal Hist. Vol 5,6
Borrowed: 1774/11/2 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Very likely
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: 1774/11/2 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 217763
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Swift's Works
Borrowed: 1774/6/13 (Monday).
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift's Works
Confidence level: Very likely
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 54 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T143502
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1774/6/13 (Monday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 217718
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Robertson's Hist Greece
Borrowed: 1773/12/11 (Saturday).
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Greece
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, from the earliest times till it became a Roman province. By William Robertson, Esq. Keeper of the Records of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T99879
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Borrowed: 1773/12/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Record ID 217790
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Universal Hist. vol 1
Borrowed: 1774/10/10 (Monday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
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: 1774/10/10 (Monday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217820
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Universal Hist Vol 7, 8
Borrowed: 1774/12/4 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Very likely
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: 1774/12/4 (Sunday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 217700
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Hume's Hist. V. 5
Borrowed: 1771/10/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1771/10/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 217721
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Duncan's Caesar Vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1773/12/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Duncan's Caesar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The commentaries of Cæsar, translated into English. To which is prefixed a Discourse concerning the Roman art of war. By William Duncan, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: William Duncan (1717-1760)
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T136733
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Commentaries of Julius Caesar
Borrowed: 1773/12/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217784
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Hume's History
Borrowed: 1774/9/12 (Monday).
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1774/9/12 (Monday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
Record ID 217808
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 8
Cicero Oliveti
Borrowed: 1774/10/27 (Thursday).
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrowed: 1774/10/27 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 217868
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Rom. Hist vol 1st
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217892
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Ernesti Plaut. Vol 8 &9
Borrowed: 1776. Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Titus Maccius Plautus (Male, born c.BCE254, died BCE184)
Genre: Drama
Ernesti Plautus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Titus Maccius Plautus (Male, born c.BCE254, died BCE184)
Genre: Drama
M. Accii Plauti quæ supersunt Comœdiae, cum commentario ex variorum notis et observationibus, ex recensione J. F. Gronovii. Accesserunt ex ejusdem lectionibus Plautinis notulæ ... Cum præfatione J. A. Ernesti.
Language: Latin . Published: Leipzig. Date of publication: 1760.
Editors: Johann August Ernesti (1707-1781);Johannes Fredericus Gronovius 1686-1762
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 3 borrowing records
Titus Maccius Plautus (Male, born c.BCE254, died BCE184)
Genre: Drama
Comedies of Plautus
Borrowed: 1776.
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Titus Maccius Plautus (Male, born c.BCE254, died BCE184), Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 9
Record ID 217844
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Henry's Hist Vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1775/2/6 (Monday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History
Volumes borrowed: 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 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1775/2/6 (Monday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217865
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Plutarch's Lives v. 4th & 6th
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new life of Plutarch.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Langhorne, John; Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 333 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: N20526
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 6
Record ID 217838
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Henry's History vol 1st
Borrowed: 1775/2/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1775/2/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217847
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's England vol 4th
Borrowed: 1775/2/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
An abridgment of the History of England. From the invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the death of George II. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 199 times in 194 borrowing records
ESTC: N14917
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Abridgment of the History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Death of George II
Borrowed: 1775/2/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Abridgment of the History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Death of George II
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 217853
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Francis Horace Vol 1
Borrowed: 1775/4/5 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: Poetry
Francis Horace
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Poetry
A poetical translation of the works of Horace: with the original text, and notes collected from the best Latin and French commentators on that author. By the Revd Mr. Philip Francis, ... In four volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Revd. Mr Philip Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T42740
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Borrowed: 1775/4/5 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217859
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Johnson's Dictionary both vols
Borrowed: 1775/4/21 (Friday).
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Reference Works
Johnson's Dictionary
Confidence level: Very likely
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Reference Works
A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. ... By Samuel Johnson. ...
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T117233
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Reference Works
Dictionary of the English Language
Borrowed: 1775/4/21 (Friday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 217955
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hume's Hist vol 1
Borrowed: 1778/4/12 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1778/4/12 (Sunday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217832
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Dalrymple vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1775/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Sir John Dalrymple (Male, born 1726, died 1810)
Genre: History
Dalrymple's Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Sir John Dalrymple (Male, born 1726, died 1810)
Genre: History
Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland. From the dissolution of the last Parliament of Charles II. until the sea-battle off La Hogue. By Sir John Dalrymple, Bart.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T145647
Sir John Dalrymple (Male, born 1726, died 1810)
Genre: History
Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland from the Dissolution of the Last Parliament of Charles II until the Sea-Battle off La Hogue
Borrowed: 1775/1/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Sir John Dalrymple (Male, born 1726, died 1810), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217823
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hook's Rom Hist v. 1 & 3
Borrowed: 1774/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Hook's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol. IV. By N. Hooke, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 316 times in 291 borrowing records
ESTC: T71735
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1774/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 3
Record ID 217883
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Brydon's Tour Vol. 1
Borrowed: 1775/12/14 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Brydon's Tour
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk; from P. Brydone, F.R.S. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T88892
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1775/12/14 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217880
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Bannier's Myth. Vol 3 & 4
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Banier's Mythology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The mythology and fables of the ancients, explain’d from history. By the Abbé Banier, Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. ... . Translated from the original French. Containing I. The History of the Gods of the Chaldeans, Babylonians, Syrians, Persians, &c. II. Of the Divinities of the Greeks and Romans, divided into three Classes, viz. the Celestial Gods, the Gods of the Waters, and those of the Earth. The first contains the History of Jupiter, Juno, Saturn, Minerva, Mars, Venus, Vulcan, Mercury, Apollo, Diana, Bacchus, &c. together with an historical Explanation of all the poetical Fables relating to these several Divinities. Under the second Class is the History of Demogorgon, Cybele, Vesta, Terminus, Flora, the Satyrs, &c. The third contains the History of Neptune, Amphitrite, Nereus, Proteus, the Nymphs; with a curious Enquiry into the Foundation and Nature of that Worship which was paid them.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 51 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: N35253
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 217841
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Borrowed: 1775/2/6 (Monday).
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum eclogae decem. The Bucolicks of Virgil, with an English translation and notes. By John Martyn, F R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T139419
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrowed: 1775/2/6 (Monday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217994
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Plutarch's Lives vol 6
Borrowed: 1778/10/13 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new life of Plutarch.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Langhorne, John; Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 333 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: N20526
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1778/10/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 217997
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hume's History
Borrowed: 1778/3/1 (Sunday).
Adam Beatson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1778/3/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Adam Beatson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
Record ID 218000
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Cicero Oliveti
Borrowed: 1778/1/31 (Saturday).
Robert Cleghorn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrowed: 1778/1/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Cleghorn
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 217979
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Bannier's Myth 4 vols
Borrowed: 1778/3/10 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Banier's Mythology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The mythology and fables of the ancients, explain’d from history. By the Abbé Banier, Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. ... . Translated from the original French. Containing I. The History of the Gods of the Chaldeans, Babylonians, Syrians, Persians, &c. II. Of the Divinities of the Greeks and Romans, divided into three Classes, viz. the Celestial Gods, the Gods of the Waters, and those of the Earth. The first contains the History of Jupiter, Juno, Saturn, Minerva, Mars, Venus, Vulcan, Mercury, Apollo, Diana, Bacchus, &c. together with an historical Explanation of all the poetical Fables relating to these several Divinities. Under the second Class is the History of Demogorgon, Cybele, Vesta, Terminus, Flora, the Satyrs, &c. The third contains the History of Neptune, Amphitrite, Nereus, Proteus, the Nymphs; with a curious Enquiry into the Foundation and Nature of that Worship which was paid them.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 51 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: N35253
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Borrowed: 1778/3/10 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 217991
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hume's Hist vol 2, 3
Borrowed: 1778/9/4 (Friday). Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1778/9/4 (Friday).
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 217982
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Dryden's Virgil 3 vols
Borrowed: 1778/10. Returned: yes.
William Cruickshank
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Dryden's Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Dryden, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 44 borrowing records
ESTC: T145015
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1778/10.
Borrower: William Cruickshank
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 218030
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hume's History v. 1
Borrowed: 1780/4. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1780/4.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218045
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Watson's Hist of Philip. 3 vols
Borrowed: 1781/2/14 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
Watson's History of Philip
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2 3
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. By Robert Watson, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 138 borrowing records
ESTC: T211661
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain
Borrowed: 1781/2/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781), Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2 3
Record ID 218009
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Guthrie's Scotland vol 1, 2, 3, 4
Borrowed: 1778/5. Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's Scotland
Shelfmark: 440. Format: 8vo.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
A General History of Scotland, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time. By William Guthrie, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767-1768. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 513 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: T146458
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Borrowed: 1778/5.
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
General History of Scotland [William Guthrie]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 218054
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Cicero Oliveti
Borrowed: 1782/3/4 (Monday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrowed: 1782/3/4 (Monday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 218033
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Robertson's History of Scotland
Borrowed: 1780/4.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1780/4.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Record ID 218042
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hume's Hist v. 3, 4
Borrowed: 1781/2/14 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1781/2/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 218006
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's England
Borrowed: 1778/5.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of England
Confidence level: Speculative
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
An abridgment of the History of England. From the invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the death of George II. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 199 times in 194 borrowing records
ESTC: N14917
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Abridgment of the History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Death of George II
Borrowed: 1778/5.
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Abridgment of the History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Death of George II
Record ID 218069
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Dryden's Virgil vol 1
Borrowed: 1780/3/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Dryden's Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Dryden, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 44 borrowing records
ESTC: T145015
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1780/3/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218060
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Brydon's Tour both vol
Borrowed: 1779/10/25 (Monday). Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Brydon's Tour
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk; from P. Brydone, F.R.S. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T88892
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1779/10/25 (Monday).
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 218090
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Dictionary of Decisions 4v.
Borrowed: 1780/4/19 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Luke Fraser
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Court of Session Scotland (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Dictionary of Decisions
Format: 12mo.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Court of Session Scotland (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
The decisions of the Court of Session, from its first institution to the present time. Abridged, and digested under proper heads, in form of a dictionary. Collected from the printed decisions, session-papers, and manuscripts. Vol. III. Containing the decisions from 1738 to 1770.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1778. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: N45646
Court of Session Scotland (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Decisions of the Court of Session
Borrowed: 1780/4/19 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Luke Fraser
Author: Court of Session Scotland (Unspecified), Genre: Law
Decisions of the Court of Session
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 218096
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 13
Rollin's Belles Lettres 4 vol
Borrowed: 1771/19. Returned: yes.
Alexander Bartlet
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Rollin's Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres; or, An introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physics, &c. : with reflections on taste, and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage : the whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, ancient and modern, with critical remarks on them : designed more particularly for students in the universities / by Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres ; translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: N4090
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1771/19.
Borrower: Alexander Bartlet
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 218192
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Robertson's Charles 5th 3 vol
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 218195
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Hume's Hist vol 1
Borrowed: 1774/6/14 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1774/6/14 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218159
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Tacitus Gronovii
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
Tacitus Gronovii
Confidence level: Very likely
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
C. Cornelii Taciti opera quae extant omnia. Ad editionem optimam Joh. Fre. Gronovii accurate expressa.
Language: Latin . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Gronovius, Joannes Fredericus.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T70289
Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120)
Genre: History
Works of Tacitus
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: Cornelius Tacitus (Male, born c.56, died 120), Genre: History
Record ID 218150
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Cicero Oliveti vol 7 & 8
Borrowed: 1773/9/14 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrowed: 1773/9/14 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 218174
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Hume's Hist vol 1st & 2nd
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 218168
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Robertson's Hist Scot 2v
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 218198
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Tour thro Britain vols 1, 2, 3, 4
Borrowed: 1774/7/21 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour thro Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
A tour through the whole island of Great Britain. Divided into circuits or journies. Containing I. A description of the principal cities and towns, ... Originally begun by the celebrated Daniel De Foe, continued by the late Mr. Richardson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vol.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 141 times in 117 borrowing records
ESTC: T70855
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1774/7/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761), Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 218162
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Cicero Oliveti vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 218201
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Annual Register No 2
Borrowed: 1774/7/21 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The annual register, or a view of the history, politics, and literature, for the year 1779.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 48 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T212941
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Borrowed: 1774/7/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 218183
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 14
Potter's Antiquities 2v
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
John Potter (Male, born c.1673, died 1747)
Genre: History
Potter's Greek Antiquities
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Potter (Male, born c.1673, died 1747)
Genre: History
Archæologia græca: or, the antiquities of Greece. The sixth edition. By John Potter
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T22355
John Potter (Male, born c.1673, died 1747)
Genre: History
Archaelogia Graeca: or, The Antiquities of Greece
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Nicol
Author: John Potter (Male, born c.1673, died 1747), Genre: History
Archaelogia Graeca: or, The Antiquities of Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 218207
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Duncombe Horace v 1 & 2
Borrowed: 1779/2/25 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Poetry
Duncombe's Horace
Shelfmark: 553.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Poetry
The works of Horace, in English verse, by Mr. Duncombe, Sen. J. Duncombe, M.A. and other hands. With notes historical and critical.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4v.
Translators: Mr Duncombe
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T52758
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Borrowed: 1779/2/25 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 218273
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Hume's Hist V 1, 2, 5
Borrowed: 1781/3/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 5
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1781/3/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 5
Record ID 218204
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Francis Horace Vol 1 & 2
Borrowed: 1779/2/25 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Poetry
Francis Horace
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Poetry
A poetical translation of the works of Horace: with the original text, and notes collected from the best Latin and French commentators on that author. By the Revd Mr. Philip Francis, ... In four volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Revd. Mr Philip Francis
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T42740
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Borrowed: 1779/2/25 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 218276
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Goldsmith's abridged Roman History
Borrowed: 1781/3/10 (Saturday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1781/3/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Record ID 218219
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Duncombe's Horace vol 3, 4
Borrowed: 1779/7/7 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Poetry
Duncombe's Horace
Shelfmark: 553.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Poetry
The works of Horace, in English verse, by Mr. Duncombe, Sen. J. Duncombe, M.A. and other hands. With notes historical and critical.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4v.
Translators: Mr Duncombe
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T52758
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Borrowed: 1779/7/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 218240
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Cicero Oliveti
Borrowed: 1780/2/16 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrowed: 1780/2/16 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 218279
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Hume's Hist. vol 6, 7, 8
Borrowed: 1781/3/26 (Monday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1781/3/26 (Monday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8
Record ID 218255
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Henry's Hist v. 3
Borrowed: 1780/3/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1780/3/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 218270
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Robertson's Hist of Charles 5th 4 vol
Borrowed: 1780/10/16 (Monday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1780/10/16 (Monday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 218243
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 15
Duncan's Cicero v. 1
Borrowed: 1780/2/16 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Aeschines (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Duncan's Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Aeschines (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Select orations of M. T. Cicero; translated by Professor Duncan, and interspersed with a variety of notes, Explanatory of the Persons, Manners, And Customs of the Romans: adapted to the English reader by Sir Charles Whitworth. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: Duncan
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: N36442
Aeschines (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Aeschines
Borrowed: 1780/2/16 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Aeschines (Male), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218354
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Origin of Laws v. 1
Borrowed: 1781. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
The origin of laws, arts, and sciences, and their progress among the most ancient nations.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T98203
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Borrowed: 1781.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758), Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218324
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Bumannus de originb. Ling lat
Borrowed: 1781.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Burmanni Virgil
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Publii Virgilii Maronis Bucolica, Georgica, et Aeneis. Ex editione Petri Burmanni. ...
Language: Latin . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1778. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: N22205
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrowed: 1781.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 218345
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Young's Dictionary
Borrowed: 1781.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
Young's Dictionary
Confidence level: Certain
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
A new Latin-English dictionary: containing all the words proper for reading the classic writers, with the Authorities subjoined to each Word and Phrase. To which is prefixed, a new English-Latin dictionary, carefully compiled from The best Authors in our Language. Both Parts greatly improved, beyond all the preceding Works of the same Nature; supplying their Deficiencies, and comprising whatever is useful and valuable in all former Dictionaries. The second edition, corrected and improved. By the King’s Authority. Designed for the General Use of Schools and Private Gentlemen. By the Rev. Mr. William Young, Editor of Ainsworth’s Dictionary.
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T78096
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Borrowed: 1781.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Young (Male, died 1757), Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Record ID 218372
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Roman Customs
Borrowed: 1781.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Le Fèvre de Morsan (Male)
Genre: History
Roman Customs
Shelfmark: 103. Format: 8vo & Infra.
Confidence level: Certain
Le Fèvre de Morsan (Male)
Genre: History
The manners and customs of the Romans. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T172578
Le Fèvre de Morsan (Male)
Genre: History
Des Moeurs et des Usages des Romains
Record ID 218318
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 16
Salmon's Geog. Grammar
Borrowed: 1781.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Salmon's Geographical Grammar
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several Kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive, Containing, I. A Description of the Figure and Motion of the Earth. II. Geographical Definitions and Problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the Globe into Land and Water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world: their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with An account of the Air, Soil, Produce, Traffic, Curiosities, Arms, Religion, Language, Universities, Bishoprics, Manners, Customs, Habits, and Coins, in use in the several Kingdoms and States described. By Mr Salmon. Illustrated with a new set of Maps of the Countries described, and other Copper-Plates, ten whereof were not in any former edition. A new edition, with large additions, which bring the history down to the present time.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T69008
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical and Historical Grammar
Borrowed: 1781.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 218447
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 17
Adam on Globes
Borrowed: 1781.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Adam on Globes
Confidence level: Certain
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
A treatise describing the construction, and Explaining the use, of New Celestial and Terrestrial globes. Designed to illustrate, In the most Easy and Natural Manner, The Phoenomena of the Earth and Heavens, And to shew the Correspondence of the Two Spheres. With a great Variety of Astronomical and Geographical problems. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T53466
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Borrowed: 1781.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Record ID 218456
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 17
Tooks Pnatheon
Borrowed: 1781.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
Took's Pantheon
Shelfmark: 599. Format: 8vo & Infra.
Confidence level: Speculative
François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
The pantheon, representing the fabulous histories of the heathen gods, and most illustrious heroes; in a short, plain, and familiar method, by way of dialogue. The nineteenth edition. Revised, corrected, amended, and illustrated with new copper cuts ... For the use of schools. By Andrew Tooke, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Andrew Tooke
Number of borrowings: 23
ESTC: N11798
François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673)
Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
Pantheon, Representing the Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, and Most Illustrious Heroes
Borrowed: 1781.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: François Pomey (Male, born 1618, died 1673), Genre: Fiction, Genre: History
Pantheon, Representing the Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, and Most Illustrious Heroes
Record ID 218435
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 17
Coleman's Terence
Borrowed: 1781.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Coleman's Terence
Shelfmark: 494. Format: 8vo & Infra.
Confidence level: Very likely
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
The comedies of Terence, translated into familiar blank verse. By George Colman.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Colman, George
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: N28150
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Record ID 218510
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 18
Buck. Psal. Var
Borrowed: 1778/5/8 (Friday).
James French
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: Poetry
Buchanan's Psalms cum notis variorum
Shelfmark: 101.
Confidence level: Very likely
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: Poetry
Georgii Buchanani paraphrasis Psalmorum Davidis poetica
Language: Latin . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T106062
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: Poetry
Paraphrasis Psalmorum Davidis Poetica
Borrowed: 1778/5/8 (Friday).
Borrower: James French
Author: George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 218543
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 18
Dryden's Virgil vol 2nd
Borrowed: 1778/10/6 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Dryden's Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil, translated by John Dryden, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Dryden, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 44 borrowing records
ESTC: T145015
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1778/10/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 218537
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 18
Burman's Virg. Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1778/10/6 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Burmanni Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Publii Virgilii Maronis Bucolica, Georgica, et Aeneis. Ex editione Petri Burmanni. ...
Language: Latin . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1778. Format: folio. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: N22205
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrowed: 1778/10/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218561
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 18
Rud Liv v. 1st
Borrowed: 1778/10/6 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Ruddiman's Livy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Titi Livii patavini historiarum ab urbe condita libri qui supersunt· Cum omnium epitomis, ac deperditorum fragmentis: ad optimas editiones castigati, accurante Tho. Ruddimanno, A.M. ...
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Thomas Ruddiman
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: N64639
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
History of Rome [Livy]
Borrowed: 1778/10/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 218564
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 18
Arnot's Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1779/5/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
Arnot's Edinburgh
Confidence level: Certain
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
The history of Edinburgh. By Hugo Arnot, Esq; Advocate.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 143
ESTC: T142880
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh
Borrowed: 1779/5/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786), Genre: History
Record ID 218588
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 19
Banier's Mythology v. 1, 2
Borrowed: 1781/3/13 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
James French
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Banier's Mythology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The mythology and fables of the ancients, explain’d from history. By the Abbé Banier, Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. ... . Translated from the original French. Containing I. The History of the Gods of the Chaldeans, Babylonians, Syrians, Persians, &c. II. Of the Divinities of the Greeks and Romans, divided into three Classes, viz. the Celestial Gods, the Gods of the Waters, and those of the Earth. The first contains the History of Jupiter, Juno, Saturn, Minerva, Mars, Venus, Vulcan, Mercury, Apollo, Diana, Bacchus, &c. together with an historical Explanation of all the poetical Fables relating to these several Divinities. Under the second Class is the History of Demogorgon, Cybele, Vesta, Terminus, Flora, the Satyrs, &c. The third contains the History of Neptune, Amphitrite, Nereus, Proteus, the Nymphs; with a curious Enquiry into the Foundation and Nature of that Worship which was paid them.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 51 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: N35253
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Borrowed: 1781/3/13 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James French
Author: M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2