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Record ID 217235
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Tibullus Sulpii
Borrowed: 1771/10/9 (Wednesday).
William Nicol
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Record ID 217259
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
L'Esprit de Loi
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
L'Esprit de Loi
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Baron Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (Male, born 1689, died 1755)
Record ID 217244
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Young's Dictionary
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
Young's Dictionary
Confidence level: Certain
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
A new Latin-English dictionary: containing all the words proper for reading the classic writers, with the Authorities subjoined to each Word and Phrase. To which is prefixed, a new English-Latin dictionary, carefully compiled from The best Authors in our Language. Both Parts greatly improved, beyond all the preceding Works of the same Nature; supplying their Deficiencies, and comprising whatever is useful and valuable in all former Dictionaries. The second edition, corrected and improved. By the King’s Authority. Designed for the General Use of Schools and Private Gentlemen. By the Rev. Mr. William Young, Editor of Ainsworth’s Dictionary.
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T78096
William Young (Male, died 1757)
Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Young (Male, died 1757), Genre: Reference Works
New Latin-English Dictionary: Containing all the Words proper for Reading the Classic Writers
Record ID 217280
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Travels v 5
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Genre: Travel
Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5 [Genre: Travel],
Record ID 217271
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Banier's Mythology v. 1, 2
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Banier's Mythology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The mythology and fables of the ancients, explain’d from history. By the Abbé Banier, Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. ... . Translated from the original French. Containing I. The History of the Gods of the Chaldeans, Babylonians, Syrians, Persians, &c. II. Of the Divinities of the Greeks and Romans, divided into three Classes, viz. the Celestial Gods, the Gods of the Waters, and those of the Earth. The first contains the History of Jupiter, Juno, Saturn, Minerva, Mars, Venus, Vulcan, Mercury, Apollo, Diana, Bacchus, &c. together with an historical Explanation of all the poetical Fables relating to these several Divinities. Under the second Class is the History of Demogorgon, Cybele, Vesta, Terminus, Flora, the Satyrs, &c. The third contains the History of Neptune, Amphitrite, Nereus, Proteus, the Nymphs; with a curious Enquiry into the Foundation and Nature of that Worship which was paid them.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 51 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: N35253
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217256
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Hume's Hist 6&7
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
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]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 217298
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Terent. Westerhov v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terentius Westerhov
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
... Comoediae sex... Commentario perpetuo illustratae. Accedunt interpretes vetustiores Aelius Donatus, Eugraphius, Calphurnius... F. Lindenbruchii observationes... Curavit A.H. Westerhovius...
Language: Latin . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 10 borrowing records
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Record ID 217241
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Cluverus Geography
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217307
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Martin's Dissertations
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217247
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Trap's Virgil
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Trapp's Virgil
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil: translated into English blank verse. With large explanatory notes, and critical observations. By Joseph Trapp D. D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1731. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Joseph Trapp
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T139433
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217283
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Horatius Varior
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217274
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Origin of Laws v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
The origin of laws, arts, and sciences, and their progress among the most ancient nations.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 26 times in 11 borrowing records
ESTC: T98203
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758), Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217265
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page: 3
Hume's Hist. 8
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 217412
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Virgil in locos communes
Borrowed: 1777/10/4 (Saturday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217337
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Sallust Havercasnpii v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Sallust Havercasnii
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217358
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Vegetius de re milit.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217400
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Juvenal Delph
Borrowed: 1777/4/18 (Friday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217346
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Pope's Works, v. 1, 2
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope Esq. In nine volumes, complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: together with the commentary and notes of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T5439
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217334
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Trap's Virgi vol 2
Borrowed: 1775/10/5 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Trapp's Virgil
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil: translated into English blank verse. With large explanatory notes, and critical observations. By Joseph Trapp D. D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1731. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Joseph Trapp
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T139433
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1775/10/5 (Thursday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217388
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hortus Baxteri
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Education
Horatius Baxteri
Confidence level: Certain
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Education
Q. Horatii Flacci eclogæ, una cum scholiis perpetuis, tam veteribus quam novis; præcipuè verò antiquorum grammaticorum, Helenij Acronis, Pomponiique Porphyrionis; Quorum quae exstant Reliquiae soedis Interpolationibus purgatae nunc primum ferè integrae reponuntur: adjecit etiam, ubi visum est, & sua, textumque ipsum plurimis locis, vel corruptum, vel turbatum restituit Willielmus Baxter.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1701. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T46140
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Education
Eclogae of Horace
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27), Genre: Education
Record ID 217343
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Virgil Masvicii
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217367
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Terence English vol. 3
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Terence English vol. 3
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 217397
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Horace for Dacier Hannadon
Borrowed: 1777/4/18 (Friday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217424
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Caeser Variorum
Borrowed: 1778/4/18 (Saturday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217316
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Alex. Geniales Dier.
Borrowed: 1774/2.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Record ID 217406
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Trap's Virgil
Borrowed: 1777/10/4 (Saturday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Trapp's Virgil
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Virgil: translated into English blank verse. With large explanatory notes, and critical observations. By Joseph Trapp D. D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1731. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Joseph Trapp
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T139433
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Virgil
Borrowed: 1777/10/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217415
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Sallust Delphini
Borrowed: 1777/10/29 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217373
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Cicero Oliveti
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Cicero not Oliveti
Confidence level: Likely
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippiques de Demosthène, et catilinaires de Cicéron, traduites par M. l'Abbé d'Olivet, de l'Académie françoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1765.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 11 borrowing records
Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Philippics of Demosthenes
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Demosthenes (Male, born BCE384, died BCE322), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 217430
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Danet's Dictionary
Borrowed: 1778/4/18 (Saturday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217349
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Robertson's Hist of Charles 5th v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217340
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Propertius Vulpii v. 2
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Propertius Vulpii
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217382
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Customs of the Romans
Borrowed: 1776/10/27 (Sunday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Le Fèvre de Morsan (Male)
Genre: History
Customs of the Romans
Confidence level: Certain
Le Fèvre de Morsan (Male)
Genre: History
The manners and customs of the Romans. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T172578
Le Fèvre de Morsan (Male)
Genre: History
Des Moeurs et des Usages des Romains
Borrowed: 1776/10/27 (Sunday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Le Fèvre de Morsan (Male), Genre: History
Record ID 217385
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Willimot on the Particles
Borrowed: 1776/10/27 (Sunday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217325
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Sanadon's Horace vol. 1, 2, 3, 4
Borrowed: 1775/4. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Sanadon's Horace
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 217319
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Brydon's Tour vol. 2nd
Borrowed: 1774/30. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Brydon's Tour
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford, Esq. of Somerly in Suffolk; from P. Brydone, F.R.S. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 68 times in 66 borrowing records
ESTC: T88892
Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818)
Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Borrowed: 1774/30.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Patrick Brydone (Male, born 1736, died 1818), Genre: Travel
Tour Through Sicily and Malta. In a Series of Letters to William Beckford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217352
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Virgilius cum. Not var
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217328
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Liv Drakenb. Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1775/4/22 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Drakenborchi Livy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217313
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Sanolii Minerva
Borrowed: 1774/5.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217322
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Silius Italicus Drahenborchii 4to
Borrowed: 1775/2/5 (Sunday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Silius Italicus Drahenborchii
Format: 4to.
Record ID 217379
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Sallust Mair's
Borrowed: 1776/10/27 (Sunday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217403
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Juvenal trans into French
Borrowed: 1777/4/18 (Friday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217355
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Tib. Bruck
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217409
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Martyn on Virgil
Borrowed: 1777/10/4 (Saturday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum eclogae decem. The Bucolicks of Virgil, with an English translation and notes. By John Martyn, F R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T139419
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrowed: 1777/10/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217370
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Terence com notis var
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217364
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Terentius cum not Delph
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217361
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Henry's History Britain v. 1st
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans Under Julius Caesar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1793. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217427
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Stirling's Terence
Borrowed: 1778/4/18 (Saturday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217391
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Rom Hist v. 1
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217418
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Maddens Vosar
Borrowed: 1777/10/29 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217376
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Cicero Graevi
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217421
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Henry's Hist v. 2
Borrowed: 1777/10/29 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
Henry's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans Under Julius Caesar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1793. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1777/10/29 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217331
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Liv Drakenb. Vol 3rd
Borrowed: 1775/4/25 (Tuesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Drakenborchi Livy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 217394
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Ancient History v. 2
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1777/2/1 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217475
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Mair's Geography both copies
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Mair's Geography
Shelfmark: 601.
Record ID 217451
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Donatus de urbe Romas
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217517
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Goldsmith's Rom Hist v. 1
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217454
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Duncan's Cicero's Orations
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Aeschines (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Duncan's Cicero
Confidence level: Certain
Aeschines (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Select orations of M. T. Cicero; translated by Professor Duncan, and interspersed with a variety of notes, Explanatory of the Persons, Manners, And Customs of the Romans: adapted to the English reader by Sir Charles Whitworth. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2v.
Translators: Duncan
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: N36442
Aeschines (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Aeschines
Record ID 217487
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Oliveti Cicero v. 5
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Oliveti Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tulli Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, ex editione Josephi Oliveti
Language: Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1745-1747. Format: 4to. Pagination: 9 vols.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 10 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 217481
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Cicero's Orationes
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Cicero's Orationes
Shelfmark: 605.
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. Tulli Ciceronis quae vulgo feruntur Orationes quatuor. I. Post reditum in senatu. II. Ad Quirites post reditum. III. Prodomo sua ad pontifices. IV. De haruspicum responsis
Language: Latin . Published: Berlin. Date of publication: 1801.
Editors: F.A. Wolf
Number of borrowings: 3
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Cicero
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 217505
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Lucan's Pharfolia
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Record ID 217520
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Cicero de Sinectute by Milmoth
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217466
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hippingii Antiquitiates
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Hippingii Antiquities
Shelfmark: 598.
Record ID 217445
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Kennet's Antiquities
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Kennet's Antiquities
Confidence level: Likely
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Romæ antiquæ notitia: or, the antiquities of Rome. In two parts. I. A Short History of the Rise, Progress, and Decay of the Commonwealth. II. A Description of the City: An Account of the Religion, Civil Government, and Art of War; with the Remarkable Customs and Ceremonies, Publick and Private. With Copper Cuts of the Principal Buildings, &c. To which are prefix’d, Two Essays; concerning the Roman Learning, and the Roman Education. By Basil Kennett, of C. C. C. Oxon.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T89449
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Romae Antiquae Notitia: or, The Antiquities of Rome
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715), Genre: History
Record ID 217469
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Locke's Aesop's Fables
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Locke's Aesop's Fables
Shelfmark: 606.
Record ID 217493
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Drakenborch's Livy v. 1
Borrowed: 1779/4/4 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Drakenborchi Livy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217448
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Tarteron's Horace
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217523
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Tacitus Brotier
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217514
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Roman history v. 2, 3, 5
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 5
Record ID 217433
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Northouk's Dictionary
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Northoucks Dictionary
Shelfmark: 589.
Record ID 217436
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Mortimer's Dictionary
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Mortimer's Dictionary
Shelfmark: 600.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
The student’s pocket dictionary; or, compendium of universal history, chronology, and biography. From the earliest accounts to the present time. With authorities. In two parts. Part I. Containing a compendium of universal history. Part II. Containing a compendium of biography. By Thomas Mortimer, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T86640
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Student’s Pocket Dictionary; or, Compendium of Universal History, Chronology, and Biography
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Student’s Pocket Dictionary; or, Compendium of Universal History, Chronology, and Biography
Record ID 217442
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Greek Testament 2 vols
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Greek Testament
Shelfmark: 594.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217457
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Crevier's praeceptiones Rhetorica
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217532
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Ancient History v 3, 4
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 217472
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Adams on Globes
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Adam on Globes
Confidence level: Certain
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
A treatise describing the construction, and Explaining the use, of New Celestial and Terrestrial globes. Designed to illustrate, In the most Easy and Natural Manner, The Phoenomena of the Earth and Heavens, And to shew the Correspondence of the Two Spheres. With a great Variety of Astronomical and Geographical problems. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T53466
George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: George Adams (Male, born 1709, died 1772), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Treatise Describing and Explaining the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes
Record ID 217499
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rossini Antiquitities
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Record ID 217484
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Terentius Westerhov 2 vols
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Terentius Westerhov
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
... Comoediae sex... Commentario perpetuo illustratae. Accedunt interpretes vetustiores Aelius Donatus, Eugraphius, Calphurnius... F. Lindenbruchii observationes... Curavit A.H. Westerhovius...
Language: Latin . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 10 borrowing records
Terence (Male)
Genre: Drama
Comedies [Terence]
Borrowed: 1778.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Terence (Male), Genre: Drama
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217526
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Tacitus by Gordon
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Record ID 217502
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Martyn's Virgil
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Martin's Virgil's Eclogues
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Bucolicorum eclogae decem. The Bucolicks of Virgil, with an English translation and notes. By John Martyn, F R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
ESTC: T139419
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 217463
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Bos Ellipses Graecae
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Lamberti Bos Ellipses Gracae
Shelfmark: 603.
Record ID 217478
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Vives Collaquies
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Vives Collaquies
Shelfmark: 593.
Record ID 217511
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Robertson's America 3 vols
Borrowed: 1779/4/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America. By William Robertson, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, Historiographer to his Majesty for Scotland, and Member of the Royal Academy of History at Madrid. In Three Volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London | Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1796. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T78968
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Borrowed: 1779/4/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 217496
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Ruddiman's Livy v. 1
Borrowed: 1779/4/4 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Ruddiman's Livy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Titi Livii patavini historiarum ab urbe condita libri qui supersunt· Cum omnium epitomis, ac deperditorum fragmentis: ad optimas editiones castigati, accurante Tho. Ruddimanno, A.M. ...
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Thomas Ruddiman
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: N64639
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
History of Rome [Livy]
Borrowed: 1779/4/4 (Sunday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217529
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Rollin's Ancient History v 1, 2
Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217508
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Spens' Polymetis
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Borrower: Alexander Matheson
Record ID 217439
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Lives of the Roman Poets
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Lives of the Roman Poets
Shelfmark: 591.
Record ID 217460
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Turselor de particules
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Torsellini de particulis
Shelfmark: 523.
Record ID 217490
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Crevier's Livy v. 1
Borrowed: 1779/4/4 (Sunday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Crevier's Livy
Shelfmark: 46.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 217535
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Livius in Usum Delphini v. 2
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Livius in Usum Delphini
Shelfmark: 14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 217616
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Kennet's Roman Antiquities
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Kennet's Roman Antiquities
Shelfmark: 586.
Confidence level: Speculative
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Romæ antiquæ notitia: or, the antiquities of Rome. In two parts, I. A short History of the Rise, Progress, and Decay of the Common-Wealth. II. A Description of the City: An account of the Religion, Civil Government, and Art of War; with the Remarkable Customs and Ceremonies, Publick and Private. With copper cuts of the Principal Buildings, &c. To which are prefix’d two essays: concerning the Roman learning and the Roman education. By Basil Kennet of C.C.C. Oxon. Dedicated to His Highness the Duke of Glocester.
Language: English . Published: London. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 34
ESTC: T82685
Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715)
Genre: History
Romae Antiquae Notitia: or, The Antiquities of Rome
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Basil Kennett (Male, born 1674, died 1715), Genre: History
Record ID 217559
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Hederici Lexicon
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Record ID 217598
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Horatius Baxteri
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Education
Horatius Baxteri
Confidence level: Certain
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Education
Q. Horatii Flacci eclogæ, una cum scholiis perpetuis, tam veteribus quam novis; præcipuè verò antiquorum grammaticorum, Helenij Acronis, Pomponiique Porphyrionis; Quorum quae exstant Reliquiae soedis Interpolationibus purgatae nunc primum ferè integrae reponuntur: adjecit etiam, ubi visum est, & sua, textumque ipsum plurimis locis, vel corruptum, vel turbatum restituit Willielmus Baxter.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1701. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T46140
Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27)
Genre: Education
Eclogae of Horace
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Author: Horace (Male, born BCE65-12-8, died BCE8-11-27), Genre: Education
Record ID 217565
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Cicero Ernesti
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Cicero Ernesti
Shelfmark: 573.
Record ID 217643
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Caspus Juris
Borrowed: 1778. Returned: yes.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Caspus Juris Civilis
Shelfmark: 85.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217634
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Dionys Halicarn
Borrowed: 1778.
Alexander Matheson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Occupation (normalised): Education > Teacher.
Dionysii Halicarnassus
Shelfmark: 48.
Record ID 217592
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
McBean's Geograph. Diction.
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
McBean's Geographical Dictionary
Shelfmark: 581.
Record ID 217604
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Major's Ruddimann Grammar 2 vols
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Major's Ruddimann Grammar
Shelfmark: 195.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 217553
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Suctionis Delphini
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Suctonius in usum Delphini
Shelfmark: 57.
Record ID 217550
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Heineccius v. 4, 5
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Heineccius
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 217556
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Geographia Antique & Nova
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Geographia Antiqua et Nova
Shelfmark: 160.
Record ID 217589
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137141 (Type: Student). Page:
Guthrie's Cicero's Letters to Att 2 vols
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Adam
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Teacher.
Life dates: 1741-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author.
Guthrie's Cicero's Letters to Atticus
Shelfmark: 580.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Borrowed: 1778/8/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Adam
Guthrie's Cicero's Letters to Atticus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2