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Record ID 249764
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 311
World Displayed v. 9
Borrowed: 1805/12/12 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Walter Jollie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 249719
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 311
Swift v. 1
Borrowed: 1800/11/2 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
William Forrest
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Swift
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, dean of St. Patrick’s Dublin.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 78 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: N31193
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1800/11/2 (Sunday).
Borrower: William Forrest
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249737
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 311
World Displayed v. 9
Borrowed: 1803/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Jo Gardner
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 249752
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 311
Robertson's History Charles 5th v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Megget
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Megget
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249728
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 311
Moore's France v. 1
Borrowed: 1801/1/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Forrest
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
Moore's France
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
A view of society and manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany: with anecdotes relating to some eminent characters. By John Moore, M.D. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1783. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T177839
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany
Borrowed: 1801/1/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Forrest
Author: Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802), Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249755
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 311
Robertson's History Charles 5th v. 3
Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Megget
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Megget
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 249818
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Tour in England & Scotland
Borrowed: 1804/4/28 (Saturday).
A W Crichton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Thomson (Male, born 1746, died 1817)
Genre: Travel
Tour in England & Scotland
Confidence level: Likely
William Thomson (Male, born 1746, died 1817)
Genre: Travel
A tour in England and Scotland, in 1785. By an English gentleman.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 14
ESTC: T145931
William Thomson (Male, born 1746, died 1817)
Genre: Travel
Tour in England and Scotland, in 1785 [William Thomson]
Borrowed: 1804/4/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: A W Crichton
Author: William Thomson (Male, born 1746, died 1817), Genre: Travel
Record ID 249779
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Shakespeare v. 8
Borrowed: 1800/5/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Bradfute
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Shakespeare
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8v..
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 136 times in 98 borrowing records
ESTC: T138602
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare
Borrowed: 1800/5/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Bradfute
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 249833
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Rollin's Ancient History v. 3
Borrowed: 1805/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
A W Crichton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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: 1805/2/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: A W Crichton
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 249824
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Collection of Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1804/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
A W Crichton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Travel
A Collection of voyages and travels, consisting of authentic writers in our own tongue, which have not before been collected in English, or have only been abridged in other collections. And continued with others of note, that have published histories, voyages, travels, journals or discoveries in other nations and languages. Relating to any part of the continent of Asia, Africa, America, Europe, or the islands thereof, from the earliest account to the present time. Digested according to the parts of the world, to which they particularly relate: with historical introductions to each account, where thought necessary, containing either the lives of their authors, or what else could be discovered and was supposed capable of entertaining and informing the curious reader. And with great variety of cuts, prospects, ruins, maps, and charts. Compiled from the curious and valuable library of the late Earl of Oxford. Interspersed and illustrated with notes. Containing, either a general account of the discovery of those countries, or an abstract of their histories, government, trade, religion, &c. Collected from original papers, letters, charters, letters patents, acts of Parliament, &c. Not to be met with, and proper to explain many obscure passages in other collections of this kind.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 263 times in 244 borrowing records
ESTC: T147990
Borrowed: 1804/5/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: A W Crichton
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 249776
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Shakespeare v. 1
Borrowed: 1800/5. Returned: yes.
John Bradfute
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Shakespeare
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8v..
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 136 times in 98 borrowing records
ESTC: T138602
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare
Borrowed: 1800/5.
Borrower: John Bradfute
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249836
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Rollin's Ancient History v. 4
Borrowed: 1805/2. Returned: yes.
A W Crichton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: 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
Borrowed: 1805/2.
Borrower: A W Crichton
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 249839
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Rollin's Ancient History v. 5
Borrowed: 1805/5. Returned: yes.
A W Crichton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
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: 1805/5.
Borrower: A W Crichton
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 249767
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Nature Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1799/11. Returned: yes.
John Bradfute
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records
ESTC: T131954
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1799/11.
Borrower: John Bradfute
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 249812
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Knox's Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1804/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
A W Crichton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1804/3/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: A W Crichton
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 249821
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Cook's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
A W Crichton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1804/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: A W Crichton
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249770
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Rollin's Ancient History v. 5
Borrowed: 1800/1/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Bradfute
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
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: 1800/1/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Bradfute
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 249827
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Rollin's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/10/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
A W Crichton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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: 1804/10/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: A W Crichton
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249830
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
Rollin's Ancient History v. 2
Borrowed: 1805/1/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
A W Crichton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
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: 1805/1/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: A W Crichton
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 249782
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 312
British Plutarch v. 8
Borrowed: 1800/5/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Bradfute
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1800/5/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Bradfute
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 249857
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Knights of Malta v. 5
Borrowed: 1803/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Knights of Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem; styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta. Translated from the French of Mons. l’Abbe de Vertot.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 208 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T81010
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta
Borrowed: 1803/11/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 249914
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Volney's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/10/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Volney's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the years 1783, 1784, and 1785. Containing the present natural and political state of those countries, their Productions, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; with Observations on the Manners, Customs, and Government of the Turks and Arabs. Illustrated with copper plates. By M. C-F. Volney. Translated from the French. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 169 borrowing records
ESTC: T12217
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Borrowed: 1805/10/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820), Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249863
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
World Displayed v. 9 & 10
Borrowed: 1803/12/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Borrowed: 1803/12/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 10
Record ID 249911
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1803/3/9 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Matthew Martin
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 249926
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Rollin's Ancient History v. 7
Borrowed: 1806/2/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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: 1806/2/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 249950
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Hume's History of England v. 1
Borrowed: 1806/5/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very 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: 1806/5/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249896
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1802/2/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Matthew Martin
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 249845
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Arnot's History
Borrowed: 1799/12/4 (Wednesday).
Alexander Milne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786)
Genre: History
Arnot's History of 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: 1799/12/4 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Milne
Author: Hugo Arnot (Male, born 1749, died 1786), Genre: History
Record ID 249899
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1802/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Matthew Martin
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 249923
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Rollin's Ancient History v. 4
Borrowed: 1806/1/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: 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
Borrowed: 1806/1/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 249887
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Goldsmith's England v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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: 1805/1/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
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 1
Record ID 249932
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Nature Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1806/3/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records
ESTC: T131954
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1806/3/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 249935
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Ward's Natural History v. 2
Borrowed: 1806/3/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ward's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with Their Properties, and various Uses in Medicine, Mechanics, Manufactures, &c. Illustrated With a great Variety of Copper-Plates, accurately drawn from Nature, and beautifully engraved. By the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 238 times in 234 borrowing records
ESTC: T111259
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1806/3/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 249860
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Ward's Natural History v. 4
Borrowed: 1803/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ward's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with Their Properties, and various Uses in Medicine, Mechanics, Manufactures, &c. Illustrated With a great Variety of Copper-Plates, accurately drawn from Nature, and beautifully engraved. By the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 238 times in 234 borrowing records
ESTC: T111259
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1803/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 249881
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Buffon History v. 7
Borrowed: 1804/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1804/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 249953
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Hume's History of England v. 2
Borrowed: 1806/6/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Very 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: 1806/6/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 249869
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Salmon's Modern History v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Salmon's Modern History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, ... animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.I. ... Illustrated with cuts and maps, ... by Herman Moll.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724-1735.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 142 borrowing records
ESTC: T139584
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Borrowed: 1804/1/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249941
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Lives of Admirals v. 3
Borrowed: 1806/4/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1806/4/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 249854
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
British Plutarch v. 4
Borrowed: 1803/11/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1803/11/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 249884
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Buffon v. 6
Borrowed: 1804/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1804/5/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 249917
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Rollin's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/12/12 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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: 1805/12/12 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249902
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Cook's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1802/3/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Matthew Martin
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1802/3/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Matthew Martin
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 249920
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Rollin's Ancient History v. 3
Borrowed: 1805/12. Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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: 1805/12.
Borrower: William Brash
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 249878
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Cook's Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1804/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1804/4/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 249890
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Ward's Natural History v. 5
Borrowed: 1805/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ward's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with Their Properties, and various Uses in Medicine, Mechanics, Manufactures, &c. Illustrated With a great Variety of Copper-Plates, accurately drawn from Nature, and beautifully engraved. By the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 238 times in 234 borrowing records
ESTC: T111259
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1805/2/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 249872
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1804/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 249956
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Hume's History of England v. 3
Borrowed: 1806/7/29 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
Hume's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very 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: 1806/7/29 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Brash
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 249875
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Cook's Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1804/4/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1804/4/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 249866
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Ward's Natural History v. 11
Borrowed: 1804/1/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Stodart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ward's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with Their Properties, and various Uses in Medicine, Mechanics, Manufactures, &c. Illustrated With a great Variety of Copper-Plates, accurately drawn from Nature, and beautifully engraved. By the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 238 times in 234 borrowing records
ESTC: T111259
Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1804/1/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Stodart
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Record ID 249947
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Chinese Traveller v. 1
Borrowed: 1806/5/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Brash
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Chinese Traveller
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Travel
The chinese traveller. Containing a geographical, commercial, and political history of China. With A particular Account of their Customs, Manners, Religion, Agriculture, Government, Arts, Sciences, Ceremonies, Buildings, Language, Physick, Trade, Manufactures, Shipping, Plants, Trees, Beasts, Birds, &c. &c. To which is prefixed the life of Confucius, The celebrated Chinese Philosopher. Collected from du halde, le compte, and other modern travellers. ... . Adorned with a map of China and other curious Coperplates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 44
ESTC: T62654
Genre: Travel
Chinese Traveller
Record ID 249905
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 313
Knox's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1802/10/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Matthew Martin
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1802/10/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Matthew Martin
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 249980
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Pope's Odyssey v. 1 & 2
Borrowed: 1800/5/31 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Walter Russell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1800/5/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Walter Russell
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 249998
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Tour through Britain v. 3
Borrowed: 1805/12/1 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
James Weir
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour thro Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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: 1805/12/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: James Weir
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 3
Record ID 249959
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Pope's Works v. 1
Borrowed: 1799/11. Returned: yes.
Walter Russell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope Esq. In nine volumes, complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: together with the commentary and notes of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T5439
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1799/11.
Borrower: Walter Russell
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250001
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Robertson's Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/12/22 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
James Weir
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1805/12/22 (Sunday).
Borrower: James Weir
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250004
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Robertson's Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1806/1/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Weir
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1806/1/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Weir
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 250013
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Connoiseur
Borrowed: 1807/3/21 (Saturday).
James Weir
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
Connoisseur
Confidence level: Certain
George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
The connoisseur. By Mr. Town, critic and censor-general. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T144201
George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
Connoisseur. By Mr Town, Critic and Censor-General
Borrowed: 1807/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Weir
Author: George Colman (Male, born 1732, died 1794), Bonnell Thornton (Male, born 1724, died 1768), Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Periodicals
Record ID 250037
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
History of the Britains
Borrowed: 1805/11/6 (Wednesday).
John Bruce
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
History of the Britains
Confidence level: Very likely
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
The genuine history of the Britons asserted against Mr. Macpherson. The second edition, corrected. By the Rev. Mr. Whitaker, Author of the History of Manchester.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 11
ESTC: T82463
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
Genuine History of the Britons Asserted
Borrowed: 1805/11/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Bruce
Author: John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808), Genre: History
Record ID 250016
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
World Displayed v. 13
Borrowed: 1801/11/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Arbuthnot
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Borrowed: 1801/11/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Arbuthnot
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 13
Record ID 249986
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Pope's Odyssey v. 5
Borrowed: 1800/7/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Walter Russell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1800/7/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: Walter Russell
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 250019
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Buffon's Natural History v. 7
Borrowed: 1802/2/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Arbuthnot
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1802/2/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Arbuthnot
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 249962
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1799/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Walter Russell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 249983
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Pope's Odyssey v. 3 & 4
Borrowed: 1800/6/5 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Walter Russell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1800/6/5 (Thursday).
Borrower: Walter Russell
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 249989
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 314
Pope's Odyssey v. 4
Borrowed: 1800/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Walter Russell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer's Odyssey
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Very likely
Homer (Male)
Genre: Poetry
The odyssey of Homer. Translated from the Greek.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725-1726. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 84 borrowing records
ESTC: T67134
Borrowed: 1800/7/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Walter Russell
Author: Homer (Male), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 250049
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Sparman's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1800/1/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Sparman's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic polar circle, and round the world: but chiefly into the country of the Hottentots and Caffres, from the year 1772, to 1776.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Georg.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 105 times in 92 borrowing records
ESTC: T150219
Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic Polar Circle, and Round the World
Borrowed: 1800/1/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Johnston
Author: Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820), Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic Polar Circle, and Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250133
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Knights of Malta v. 3
Borrowed: 1803/6/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Knights of Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem; styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta. Translated from the French of Mons. l’Abbe de Vertot.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 208 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T81010
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta
Borrowed: 1803/6/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 250112
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Goldsmith's Rome v. 2
Borrowed: 1803/1/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: 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: 1803/1/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
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 2
Record ID 250109
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
British Plutarch v. 5
Borrowed: 1803/1/8 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1803/1/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 250055
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Buffon Natural History v. 6
Borrowed: 1803/6/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
J Foord
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1803/6/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: J Foord
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 250130
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Voltaire's Charles 12th
Borrowed: 1803/5/28 (Saturday).
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Voltaire's Charles 12th
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
The history of Charles XII. King of Sweden. By Mr. De Voltaire. Translated from the French. Carefully corrected.
Language: English . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 51
ESTC: T193544
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
History of Charles XII, King of Sweden
Borrowed: 1803/5/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: History
Record ID 250127
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Swinburne's France & Spain v. 2
Borrowed: 1803/5/5 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Swinburne's France & Spain
Shelfmark: 786.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776. In which several monuments of Roman and Moorish architecture are illustrated by accurate drawings taken on the spot. By Henry Swinburne, Esq. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 113 borrowing records
ESTC: T88895
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Borrowed: 1803/5/5 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803), Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 250085
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Hume's History v. 4
Borrowed: 1802/5/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 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: 1802/5/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 250076
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Lives of Admirals v. 4
Borrowed: 1802/3/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1802/3/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 250061
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Universal History v. 3
Borrowed: 1803/7. Returned: yes.
J Foord
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: 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: 1803/7.
Borrower: J Foord
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 250106
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Goldsmith's Rome v. 1
Borrowed: 1802/12/11 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
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: 1802/12/11 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
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 250088
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Hume's History v. 7
Borrowed: 1802/5/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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: 1802/5/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 250091
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Hume's History v. 3
Borrowed: 1802/6/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 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: 1802/6/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 250058
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Universal History v. 1
Borrowed: 1803/7/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
J Foord
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
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: 1803/7/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: J Foord
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250082
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1802/4/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 250073
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Volney's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1802/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Volney's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the years 1783, 1784, and 1785. Containing the present natural and political state of those countries, their Productions, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce; with Observations on the Manners, Customs, and Government of the Turks and Arabs. Illustrated with copper plates. By M. C-F. Volney. Translated from the French. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 210 times in 169 borrowing records
ESTC: T12217
Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Borrowed: 1802/3/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: Constantin François de Chasseboeuf Comte de Volney (Male, born 1757, died 1820), Genre: Travel
Travels through Syria and Egypt, in the Years 1783, 1784, and 1785
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250079
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Pitt's Virgil v. 1
Borrowed: 1802/3/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pitt'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, in English verse. The Aeneid translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, the Eclogues and Georgics by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Warton. In three volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3v.
Editors: Joseph Wharton
Translators: Rev. Mr Christopher Pitt
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 34 times in 30 borrowing records
ESTC: T218877
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1802/3/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250124
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Swinburne's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1803/4/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Swinburne's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776. In which several monuments of Roman and Moorish architecture are illustrated by accurate drawings taken on the spot. By Henry Swinburne, Esq. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 118 times in 113 borrowing records
ESTC: T88895
Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Borrowed: 1803/4/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: Henry Swinburne (Male, born 1743, died 1803), Genre: Travel
Travels through Spain, in the Years 1775 and 1776
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250121
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
World Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1803/3/6 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 250097
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Hume's History v. 7
Borrowed: 1802/10/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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: 1802/10/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 250115
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Shakespeare's Works v. 2
Borrowed: 1803/2/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Shakespeare's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 8v..
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 136 times in 98 borrowing records
ESTC: T138602
William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare
Borrowed: 1803/2/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 250064
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Sully v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/11. Returned: yes.
John Hay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Sully
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilian de Bethune, Duke of Sully, prime minister of Henry the Great. Newly translated from the French edition of M. de L’Ecluse. To which is annexed, the trial of Francis Ravaillac, for the murder of Henry the Great. In five volumes. Volume I.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 68 borrowing records
ESTC: N21985
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Borrowed: 1805/11.
Borrower: John Hay
Author: Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783), Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250094
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Hume's History v. 2
Borrowed: 1802/7/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 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: 1802/7/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Ford
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 250100
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 315
Hume's History v. 8
Borrowed: 1802/10. Returned: yes.
James Ford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 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: 1802/10.
Borrower: James Ford
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 250244
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
Nature Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1806/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Nature Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 115 borrowing records
ESTC: T131954
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1806/11/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hamilton
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 250238
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
Knox's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1806/4/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1806/4/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hamilton
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 250184
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
Sparman v. 1
Borrowed: 1801/3/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Skinner
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Sparman
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
A voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic polar circle, and round the world: but chiefly into the country of the Hottentots and Caffres, from the year 1772, to 1776.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Forster, Georg.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 105 times in 92 borrowing records
ESTC: T150219
Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820)
Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic Polar Circle, and Round the World
Borrowed: 1801/3/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Skinner
Author: Anders Sparrman (Male, born 1748, died 1820), Genre: Travel
Voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic Polar Circle, and Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250136
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
World Displayed v. 4
Borrowed: 1799/11. Returned: yes.
John Skinner
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 250169
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
Knights of Malta v. 3
Borrowed: 1800/7/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Skinner
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Knights of Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem; styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta. Translated from the French of Mons. l’Abbe de Vertot.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 208 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T81010
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta
Borrowed: 1800/7/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Skinner
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 250235
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
Voltaire's Louis 14th
Borrowed: 1806/4/12 (Saturday).
John Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Voltaire's Louis 14th
Shelfmark: 14.
Confidence level: Speculative
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
The age of Louis XIV. To which is added, an abstract of the age of Louis XV. Translated from the last Geneva edition of M. de Voltaire, with notes, critical and explanatory, by R. Griffith, Esq. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 27 borrowing records
ESTC: T137661
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Age of Louis XIV
Borrowed: 1806/4/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hamilton
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: History
Record ID 250259
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
Rollin's Roman History
Borrowed: 1807/2/21 (Saturday).
John Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
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: 1807/2/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hamilton
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Record ID 250202
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
Buffon v. 7
Borrowed: 1804/11/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Jameson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1804/11/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Jameson
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 250142
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
Buffon v. 7
Borrowed: 1799/12/27 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Skinner
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular; by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1799/12/27 (Friday).
Borrower: John Skinner
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 250232
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
De Tott v. 1
Borrowed: 1806/3/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793)
Genre: Travel
Baron de Tott's Memoirs
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Baron de Tott. Containing the state of the Turkish Empire and the Crimea, during the late war with Russia.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 131 times in 103 borrowing records
ESTC: T121379
Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Baron de Tott. Containing the State of the Turkish Empire and the Crimea, during the Late War with Russia
Borrowed: 1806/3/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hamilton
Author: Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 250148
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1799/12/27 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Skinner
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 250190
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 316
World Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1801/5/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Skinner
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations