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Record ID 253907
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Hume's History of England v. 4
Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday). Returned: yes.
David Dickson
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 4
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: 1804/10/19 (Friday).
Borrower: David Dickson
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 253946
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Hume's England v. 1
Borrowed: 1809/11/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Sherriff
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: 1809/11/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Sherriff
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 253919
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Nature Displayed v. 4
Borrowed: 1805/1/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Dickson
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 4
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: 1805/1/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Dickson
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 4
Record ID 253949
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Pitt's Virgil v. 2
Borrowed: 1809/12/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Sherriff
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 2
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: 1809/12/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Sherriff
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 253943
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Cook's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1809/10/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William Sherriff
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: 1809/10/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Sherriff
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 253910
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Robertson's America v. 3
Borrowed: 1804/11. Returned: yes.
David Dickson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America. By William Robertson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 188 borrowing records
ESTC: T78964
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Borrowed: 1804/11.
Borrower: David Dickson
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 253928
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Cook's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1809/2/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William McLaren
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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: 1809/2/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: William McLaren
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 253952
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Cook's Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1810/2. Returned: yes.
William Sherriff
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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: 1810/2.
Borrower: William Sherriff
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 253913
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Ward's Natural History v. 7
Borrowed: 1804/11/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
David Dickson
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 7
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: 1804/11/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Dickson
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 253934
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Goldsmith's Natural History v. 2
Borrowed: 1809/3/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
William McLaren
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Goldsmith's Natural History
Shelfmark: 530.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 705 times in 454 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1809/3/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: William McLaren
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 253904
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 385
Knox's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1803/11/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Watson
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: 1803/11/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Watson
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 253970
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Universal History v. 19
Borrowed: 1805/2/25 (Monday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
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: 1805/2/25 (Monday).
Borrower: John Combe
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 19
Record ID 253985
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Robertson's Charles 5th v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/6/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
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: 1805/6/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Combe
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 253979
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Tour through G. Britain v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/5/21 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour thro Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
A tour through the whole island of Great Britain. Divided into circuits or journies. Containing I. A description of the principal cities and towns, ... Originally begun by the celebrated Daniel De Foe, continued by the late Mr. Richardson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vol.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 141 times in 117 borrowing records
ESTC: T70855
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761)
Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1805/5/21 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Combe
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Samuel Richardson (Male, born 1689, died 1761), Genre: Travel
Tour through the Whole Island of Great Britain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 253967
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Universal History v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
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: 1805/2/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Combe
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 253964
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Collection of Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1805/1/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
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: 1805/1/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Combe
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 253973
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
Lives of Admirals v. 2
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
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 2
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: 1805/3/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Combe
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 253961
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 386
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Combe
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 254000
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 387
Robertson's Scotland v. 2
Borrowed: 1804/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Taylor
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: 1804/3/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Taylor
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 253988
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 387
Pitt's Virgil v. 2
Borrowed: 1803/10/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Taylor
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 2
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: 1803/10/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Taylor
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 253997
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 387
Knox's Voyages v. 7
Borrowed: 1803/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Taylor
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
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: 1803/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Taylor
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 254003
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 387
Clarendon's History v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Hamilton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
Clarendon's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
The history of the rebellion and civil wars in England, begun in the year 1641. With the precedent Passages, and Actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy End, and Conclusion thereof by the King’s blessed Restoration, and Return, upon the 29th of May, in the Year 1660. Written by the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Clarendon, Late Lord High Chancellor of England, Privy Counsellor in the Reigns of King Charles the First and the Second.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1732. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 36 borrowing records
ESTC: N7606
Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674)
Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday).
Borrower: Andrew Hamilton
Author: Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon (Male, born 1609, died 1674), Genre: History
History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, Begun in the Year 1641
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254018
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 388
World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1803/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Kay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 254030
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 388
Universal History v. 1
Borrowed: 1810/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Pearson
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: 1810/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Pearson
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254021
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 388
Cook's Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1803/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Kay
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: 1803/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Kay
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 254015
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 388
World Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1803/11/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Kay
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 254033
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 388
Ward's Natural History v. 7
Borrowed: 1810/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Pearson
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 7
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: 1810/12/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Pearson
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 254024
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 388
Ward's Natural History v. 7
Borrowed: 1803/12/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Kay
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 7
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: 1803/12/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Kay
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 254027
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 388
Salmon's Modern History v. 3
Borrowed: 1804/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Kay
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 3
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: James Kay
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 3
Record ID 254012
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 388
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1803/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Kay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 254048
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
Cook's Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1804/1/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
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: 1804/1/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam G Geddes
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 254051
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
Cook's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
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: 1804/1/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam G Geddes
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254036
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
Knox's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1803/10/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
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: 1803/10/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam G Geddes
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 254069
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
Hume's History v. 3
Borrowed: 1804/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
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: 1804/6/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam G Geddes
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 254072
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1804/10/19 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
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 254081
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
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 254087
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
Moore's Italy v. 2
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
Moore's Italy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
A view of society and manners in Italy: with anecdotes relating to some eminent characters. By John Moore, M.D. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 40 borrowing records
ESTC: T89928
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in Italy
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam G Geddes
Author: Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802), Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in Italy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254075
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
Robertson's History of Greece
Borrowed: 1804/11.
Adam G Geddes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Greece
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of ancient Greece, from the earliest times till it became a Roman province. By William Robertson, Esq. Keeper of the Records of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T99879
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Borrowed: 1804/11.
Borrower: Adam G Geddes
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Ancient Greece, from the Earliest Times till it Became a Roman Province
Record ID 254066
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
Gay's Poems v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Poetry
Gay's Poems
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on several occasions. By Mr. John Gay. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752-1753. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T13899
John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732)
Genre: Poetry
Poems on Several Occasions [John Gay]
Borrowed: 1804/4/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam G Geddes
Author: John Gay (Male, born 1685, died 1732), Genre: Poetry
Poems on Several Occasions [John Gay]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254078
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
Savary's Egypt v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Savary's Egypt
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt, with a parallel between the manners of its ancient and modern inhabitants, the present State, the Commerce, the Agriculture, and Government of that Country; and an account of the descent of St. Lewis at Damietta: extracted from Joinville, and Arabian authors. Illustrated with maps. By Mr. Savary, Author of the Life of Mahomet, and Translator of the Coran. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 150 times in 105 borrowing records
ESTC: N2790
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt [Claude Étienne Savary]
Borrowed: 1804/12/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam G Geddes
Author: Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788), Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt [Claude Étienne Savary]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254054
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 389
Cook's Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1804/2/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Adam G Geddes
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: 1804/2/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Adam G Geddes
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 254108
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 390
Cook's Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1804/4/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Duncan McPherson
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: 1804/4/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Duncan McPherson
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 254099
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 390
Milton v. 2
Borrowed: 1803/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Duncan McPherson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Milton (original title)
Milton (Poetical Works) (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Milton’s poetical works. ... . Containing paradise lost; a poem, in Twelve Books. With Prefatory Characters of the several Pieces; and the Life of Milton.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T173121
William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Poetical Works of John Milton. With a Life of the Author
Borrowed: 1803/10/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Duncan McPherson
Author: William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Poetical Works of John Milton. With a Life of the Author
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254105
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 390
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1803/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Duncan McPherson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 254096
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 390
Milton's Poetic Works v. 1
Borrowed: 1803/10/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Duncan McPherson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Milton's Poetic Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Milton’s poetical works. ... . Containing paradise lost; a poem, in Twelve Books. With Prefatory Characters of the several Pieces; and the Life of Milton.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T173121
William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Poetical Works of John Milton. With a Life of the Author
Borrowed: 1803/10/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Duncan McPherson
Author: William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), John Milton (Male, born 1608, died 1674), Genre: Lives, Genre: Poetry
Poetical Works of John Milton. With a Life of the Author
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254111
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 390
Lives of Admirals v. 2
Borrowed: 1804/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Duncan McPherson
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 2
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: 1804/4/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Duncan McPherson
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254129
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Burn's Poems v. 4
Borrowed: 1804/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Burns' Poems
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect. By Robert Burns.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T125274
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect [Robert Burns]
Borrowed: 1804/4/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wright
Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Genre: Poetry
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect [Robert Burns]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 254153
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
State of Europe v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/2. Returned: yes.
Peter Law.
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Eobald Toze (Male, born 1715, died 1789)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
State of Europe
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Eobald Toze (Male, born 1715, died 1789)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The present state of Europe: exhibiting a view of the natural and civil history of the Several countries and kingdoms: Their Present Constitution and Form of Government; their Customs, Manners, Laws, and Religion; their Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce; their Military Establishments, Public Treaties, and Political Interests and Connexions. To which is prefixed, An Introductory Discourse on the Principles of Polity and Government. By M.E. Totze, Late Secretary to the University of Gottingen, and now Professor of History in the University of Butzow, and Duchy of Mecklenburg. Translated from the German by Thomas Nugent, LL.D. And Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Translators: Nugent, Thomas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T138573
Eobald Toze (Male, born 1715, died 1789)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Present State of Europe: Exhibiting a View of the Natural and Civil History of the Several Countries and Kingdoms
Borrowed: 1805/2.
Borrower: Peter Law.
Author: Eobald Toze (Male, born 1715, died 1789), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254144
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Goldsmith's Grecian History v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/10/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Law.
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
The grecian history, from the earliest state to the death of Alexander the Great. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 205 times in 171 borrowing records
ESTC: T146080
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Borrowed: 1804/10/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Law.
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254150
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Lives of Admirals v. 2
Borrowed: 1804/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Law.
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 2
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: 1804/12/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Law.
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254138
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Voltaire's Peter the Great
Borrowed: 1804/6.
John Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
Voltaire's Peter the Great
Confidence level: Speculative
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
The history of the Russian empire under Peter the Great. Newly translated from the French of M. de Voltaire. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: N18015
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: History
History of the Russian Empire under Peter the Great
Borrowed: 1804/6.
Borrower: John Wright
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: History
Record ID 254147
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Goldsmith's Grecian History v. 2
Borrowed: 1804/11. Returned: yes.
Peter Law.
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Goldsmith's History of Greece
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
The grecian history, from the earliest state to the death of Alexander the Great. By Dr. Goldsmith.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 205 times in 171 borrowing records
ESTC: T146080
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Borrowed: 1804/11.
Borrower: Peter Law.
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: History
Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254141
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Savary's Egypt v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/7/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Savary's Egypt
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt, with a parallel between the manners of its ancient and modern inhabitants, the present State, the Commerce, the Agriculture, and Government of that Country; and an account of the descent of St. Lewis at Damietta: extracted from Joinville, and Arabian authors. Illustrated with maps. By Mr. Savary, Author of the Life of Mahomet, and Translator of the Coran. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 150 times in 105 borrowing records
ESTC: N2790
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt [Claude Étienne Savary]
Borrowed: 1804/7/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wright
Author: Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788), Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt [Claude Étienne Savary]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254156
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Ray's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Law.
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Rae's Travels
Shelfmark: 451.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A collection of curious travels and voyages. In two parts. Part I. Containing Dr Leonhart Rauwolf’s journey into the eastern countries. Viz. Syria, Palestine, or the Holyland, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Chaldea, &c. Translated. from the Original High Dutch, by Nicholas Staphorst. Part II. Containing travels into Greece, Asia minor, Egypt, Arabia felix, Petraea, Ethiopia, the Red Sea, &c. Collected from the Observations of Mons. Belon, Mr Vernon, Dr Spon, Dr Smith, Dr Huntington, Mr Greaves, Alpinus Vestingius, Thevenot’s Collections, and others. To which are added, three catalogues of such trees, Shrubs, and Herbs, as grow in the Levant. By J. Ray, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 63
ESTC: T93655
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Law.
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254126
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Burn's Poems v. 2
Borrowed: 1804/4/14 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Burns' Poems
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect. By Robert Burns.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: T125274
Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21)
Genre: Poetry
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect [Robert Burns]
Borrowed: 1804/4/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wright
Author: Robert Burns (Male, born 1759-1-25, died 1796-7-21), Genre: Poetry
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect [Robert Burns]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254135
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Watson's Philip v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
Watson's History of Philip
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. By Robert Watson, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 138 borrowing records
ESTC: T211661
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain
Borrowed: 1804/6/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wright
Author: Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781), Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254132
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Boswell's Tour
Borrowed: 1804/5/12 (Saturday).
John Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Boswell's Tour
Confidence level: Certain
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published; A Series of his Conversation, Literary Anecdotes, and Opinions of Men and Books: with an authentick account of The Distresses and Escape of the Grandson of King James II. in the Year 1746.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 98 borrowing records
ESTC: T53594
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1804/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Wright
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Record ID 254159
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 391
Modern Universal History v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/5/9 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Peter Law.
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: History
Modern Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of the universal history. Compiled from original writers; by the authors of the antient. Which will perfect the work, and render it a complete body of history, from the earliest account of time, to the present. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1765. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 38 borrowing records
ESTC: N35097
Borrowed: 1805/5/9 (Thursday).
Borrower: Peter Law.
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254171
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 392
Savary's Egypt v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Walter Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Savary's Egypt
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt, with a parallel between the manners of its ancient and modern inhabitants, the present State, the Commerce, the Agriculture, and Government of that Country; and an account of the descent of St. Lewis at Damietta: extracted from Joinville, and Arabian authors. Illustrated with maps. By Mr. Savary, Author of the Life of Mahomet, and Translator of the Coran. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 150 times in 105 borrowing records
ESTC: N2790
Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788)
Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt [Claude Étienne Savary]
Borrowed: 1804/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Walter Adam
Author: Claude Étienne Savary (Male, born 1750, died 1788), Genre: Travel
Letters on Egypt [Claude Étienne Savary]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254180
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 393
Moore's France v. 1
Borrowed: 1810/1/19 (Friday). Returned: yes.
James Douglas
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: 1810/1/19 (Friday).
Borrower: James Douglas
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 254174
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 393
Moore's Italy v. 1
Borrowed: 1810/11/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Douglas
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
Moore's Italy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
A view of society and manners in Italy: with anecdotes relating to some eminent characters. By John Moore, M.D. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 40 borrowing records
ESTC: T89928
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in Italy
Borrowed: 1810/11/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Douglas
Author: Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802), Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in Italy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254177
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 393
Moore's Italy v. 2
Borrowed: 1810/12/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
James Douglas
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
Moore's Italy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
A view of society and manners in Italy: with anecdotes relating to some eminent characters. By John Moore, M.D. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 40 borrowing records
ESTC: T89928
Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802)
Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in Italy
Borrowed: 1810/12/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Douglas
Author: Dr John Moore (Male, born 1729, died 1802), Genre: Travel
View of Society and Manners in Italy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254198
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 394
Bell's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1805/2. Returned: yes.
John Hay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Bell's Travels
Shelfmark: 724. Format: 8vo.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 95 borrowing records
ESTC: T99654
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Borrowed: 1805/2.
Borrower: John Hay
Author: John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780), Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254186
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 394
Volney's Travels v. 1
Borrowed: 1804/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hay
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: 1804/12/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hay
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 254201
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 394
Sully's Memoirs v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday). 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's Memoir
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
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 to Henry the Great. Containing the history of the life and reign of that monarch, and his own administration under him. Translated from the French, by the author of the Female Quixote. To which is added, the tryal of Ravaillac for the murder of Henry the Great. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: 109
ESTC: T143316
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday).
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 254195
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 394
De Tott's Memoirs v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hay
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: 1805/2/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hay
Author: Baron François Tott (Male, born 1733, died 1793), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254189
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 394
Volney's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Hay
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 2
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: 1805/1/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Hay
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 2
Record ID 254228
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
World Displayed v. 8
Borrowed: 1809/2/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Steele
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 254204
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Lives of Admirals v. 3
Borrowed: 1804/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Balfour Sibbald
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: 1804/12/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Balfour Sibbald
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 254243
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Lives of Admirals v. 2
Borrowed: 1809/2/25 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Ross
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 2
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: 1809/2/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Ross
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254216
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1808/12/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
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 254240
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Sully's Memoirs v. 5
Borrowed: 1809/1/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Ross
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's Memoir
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
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 to Henry the Great. Containing the history of the life and reign of that monarch, and his own administration under him. Translated from the French, by the author of the Female Quixote. To which is added, the tryal of Ravaillac for the murder of Henry the Great. In five volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5v.
Number of borrowings: 109
ESTC: T143316
Pierre Mathurin de L'Ecluse des Loges (Male, born 1716, died c.1783)
Genre: Lives
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully
Borrowed: 1809/1/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Ross
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 5
Record ID 254207
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Hume's England v. 4
Borrowed: 1805/6/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Balfour Sibbald
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 4
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: 1805/6/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Balfour Sibbald
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 254225
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Duncan's Caesar v. 2
Borrowed: 1809/2/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Duncan's Caesar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The commentaries of Cæsar, translated into English. To which is prefixed a Discourse concerning the Roman art of war. By William Duncan, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: William Duncan (1717-1760)
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T136733
Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Commentaries of Julius Caesar
Borrowed: 1809/2/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Steele
Author: Julius Caesar (Male, born BCE100-7-12, died BCE44-3-15), Aulus Hirtius (Male, born BCE90, died BCE43), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254237
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
British Plutarch v. 12
Borrowed: 1808/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Ross
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
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: 1808/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Ross
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Record ID 254231
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Hume's England v. 1
Borrowed: 1809/3/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Steele
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: 1809/3/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Steele
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254234
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Rollin's Ancient History v. 6
Borrowed: 1808/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Ross
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 6
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: 1808/11/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Ross
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 254213
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Pitt's Virgil v. 2
Borrowed: 1808/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Steele
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 2
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: 1808/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Steele
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254210
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Rollin's Ancient History v. 3
Borrowed: 1808/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Steele
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: 1808/11/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Steele
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 254219
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 395
Cook's Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1809/1/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Peter Steele
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
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: 1809/1/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Peter Steele
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 254249
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 396
Knox's Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1805/11/1 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Ludovick Grant
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: 1805/11/1 (Friday).
Borrower: Ludovick Grant
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 254246
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 396
World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1805/1/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Ludovick Grant
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 254276
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 397
Collection of Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1805/3/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Durham Wear
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
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: 1805/3/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Durham Wear
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 254267
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 397
Hume's England v. 3
Borrowed: 1805/6/21 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Fyfe
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: 1805/6/21 (Friday).
Borrower: Andrew Fyfe
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 254261
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 397
Hume's England v. 1
Borrowed: 1805/4/21 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Fyfe
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: 1805/4/21 (Sunday).
Borrower: Andrew Fyfe
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254270
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 397
Ward's Natural History v. 6
Borrowed: 1805/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Durham Wear
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 6
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: Thomas Durham Wear
Author: Samuel Ward (Male, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Modern System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 254255
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 397
World Displayed v. 9
Borrowed: 1805/2. Returned: yes.
Andrew Fyfe
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 254264
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 397
Hume's England v. 2
Borrowed: 1805/5/21 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Andrew Fyfe
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: 1805/5/21 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Andrew Fyfe
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 254291
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 398
Charles 12th
Borrowed: 1806/2/1 (Saturday).
Alexander Mackenzie
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: 1806/2/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Mackenzie
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: History
Record ID 254294
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 398
Journey through Greece
Borrowed: 1806/5/31 (Saturday).
Alexander Mackenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
Journey through Greece
Confidence level: Very likely
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
A sentimental journey through Greece. In a series of letters, written from Constantinople; by M. de Guys of the academy of marseilles to M. Bourlat de Montredon, at Paris. Translated from the French. In three volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 19
ESTC: T110207
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Travel
Sentimental Journey through Greece
Borrowed: 1806/5/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Mackenzie
Author: Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799), Genre: Travel
Record ID 254288
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 398
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1806/3/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Mayorbanks
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Borrowed: 1806/3/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Mayorbanks
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 254327
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 399
Hawkesworth's Voyages
Borrowed: 1807/2/7 (Saturday).
John Lamont
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Hawkesworth Voyages
Confidence level: Certain
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty, for making discoveries in the southern hemisphere : and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, in the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour: drawn up from the journals which were kept by the several commanders and from the papers of Joseph Banks, Esq. / by John Hawkesworth, LL.D. ; in three volumes ; illustrated with cuts, and a great variety of charts and maps relative to countries now first discovered, or hitherto but imperfectly known.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 100 borrowing records
ESTC: T74466
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Account of the Voyages undertaken by the Order of His present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere
Borrowed: 1807/2/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Lamont
Author: John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Genre: Travel
Record ID 254330
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 399
Hawkesworth's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1807/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Lamont
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Hawkesworth Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty, for making discoveries in the southern hemisphere : and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, in the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour: drawn up from the journals which were kept by the several commanders and from the papers of Joseph Banks, Esq. / by John Hawkesworth, LL.D. ; in three volumes ; illustrated with cuts, and a great variety of charts and maps relative to countries now first discovered, or hitherto but imperfectly known.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 144 times in 100 borrowing records
ESTC: T74466
John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773)
Genre: Travel
Account of the Voyages undertaken by the Order of His present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere
Borrowed: 1807/3/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Lamont
Author: John Hawkesworth (Male, born c.1715, died 1773), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 254309
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 399
Collection of Voyages
Borrowed: 1806/7/12 (Saturday).
David Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
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
Record ID 254324
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 399
Knox's Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1806/12/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Lamont
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: 1806/12/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Lamont
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 254318
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 399
Collection of Voyages v. 6
Borrowed: 1806/10/2 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Lamont
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
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: 1806/10/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Lamont
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 254336
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 399
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1807/4/10 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Lamont
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 254333
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 399
Robertson's America v. 1
Borrowed: 1807/4/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Lamont
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America. By William Robertson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 188 borrowing records
ESTC: T78964
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Borrowed: 1807/4/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Lamont
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 254321
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 399
Collection of Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1806/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
John Lamont
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
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: 1806/11/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Lamont
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 254372
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 400
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1806/4. Returned: yes.
John Somerville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations