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Record ID 86831
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
McLaurin's Newtons philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/11/20 (Friday). Returned: 1772/11/24 (Tuesday). Classmark: L3. 9. Original Returned Text: McLaurin's on Newtons phiy Francis Grant Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746) Confidence level: Certain Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746) ESTC: T81914 Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)Borrower
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student. Book HoldingLibrary record
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Classmark: K.3.19, K.3.20, K.3.29, L.3.9, E.5.16, S.3.16. Book Edition
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 67Book Work
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries
Borrowed: 1772/11/20 (Friday). Returned: 1772/11/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 87050
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 1
Boyle's tracts 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/2/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/26 (Friday). Classmark: C7. 29. Original Returned Text: Boyle's Tracts 1 & 2 V..
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Tracts written by the Honourable Robert Boyle. About the cosmicall qualities of things. Cosmical suspitions. The temperature of the submarine regions. The temperature of the subterraneall regions. The bottom of the sea. To which is prefixt an introduction to the history of particular qvalities.
Classmark: C.7.29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Tracts written by the Honourable Robert Boyle. About the cosmicall qualities of things. Cosmical suspitions. The temperature of the submarine regions. The temperature of the subterraneall regions. The bottom of the sea. To which is prefixt an introduction to the history of particular qvalities.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1671. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: R33246
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Tracts Written by the Honourable Robert Boyle
Borrowed: 1773/2/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Tracts Written by the Honourable Robert Boyle
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89519
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Hist of apparitions
Borrowed: 1773/1/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/1/30 (Saturday). Classmark: A5 . 27. Original Returned Text: Hist. of apparitions.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the history and reality of apparitions. Being an account of what they are, and what they are not; whence they come, and whence they come not. As Also How we may distinguish between the Apparitions of Good and Evil Spirits, and how we ought to Behave to them. with A great Variety of Surprizing and Diverting Examples, never Publish’d before.
Classmark: A.5.27.
Confidence level: Certain
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the history and reality of apparitions. Being an account of what they are, and what they are not; whence they come, and whence they come not. As Also How we may distinguish between the Apparitions of Good and Evil Spirits, and how we ought to Behave to them. with A great Variety of Surprizing and Diverting Examples, never Publish’d before.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 12
ESTC: T70822
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the History and Reality of Apparitions
Borrowed: 1773/1/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/1/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 89531
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Don's philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Classmark: F . .. Original Returned Text: Don's philosophy.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Classmark: F.6.13, L.9.47.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1769. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T62889
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Epitome of Natural and Experimental Philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1773/2/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89480
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Brooke's Natural hist. 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/11/13 (Friday). Returned: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: L6. 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na . hist. 1 & 2 Vol.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Classmark: L.6.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 106 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T131870
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1772/11/13 (Friday). Returned: 1772/11/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 89222
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 2-3
Gregorys astronomy
Borrowed: 1773/3/22 (Monday). Returned: 1773/3/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: A3. 14. Original Returned Text: Gregory's Astronomy.
Francis Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1769-1805. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383202868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomiae Physicae & Geometricae Elementa Auctore Davide Gregorio M. D. Astronomiae Professore Saviliano Oxoniae, & Regalis Societatis Sodali.
Classmark: A.3.20, A.3.14.
Confidence level: Certain
David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomiae Physicae & Geometricae Elementa Auctore Davide Gregorio M. D. Astronomiae Professore Saviliano Oxoniae, & Regalis Societatis Sodali.
Language: Latin . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1702. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T18607
David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomiae Physicae et Geometricae Elementa
Borrowed: 1773/3/22 (Monday). Returned: 1773/3/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: David Gregory (Male, born 1659-6-3, died 1708-10-10), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89582
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Guthrie's Grammar
Borrowed: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Classmark: E4. 38. Original Returned Text: Guth. Grammar.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: E.4.38, R.5.5.
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89585
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
McLaurine'osr Newt philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/12/13 (Monday). Returned: 1773/12/13 (Monday). Classmark: L3. 9. Original Returned Text: McLaurine's phi ..
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Classmark: K.3.19, K.3.20, K.3.29, L.3.9, E.5.16, S.3.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 67
ESTC: T81914
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries
Borrowed: 1773/12/13 (Monday). Returned: 1773/12/13 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89573
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Keile's astronomy
Borrowed: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Classmark: D7.39. Original Returned Text: Keile's Astronomy.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Classmark: F.7.55, B.7.39.
Confidence level: Certain
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T37367
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to the True Astronomy
Borrowed: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 89831
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 4-5
Hill's Urania
Borrowed: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Classmark: F4. 4. Original Returned Text: Hill's Urania.
Henry Dempster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1753. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376230900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens; Containing the Antient and Modern Astronomy, In Form of a Dictionary: Illustrated with a great Number of Figures, Comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A Work intended for general Use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for Entertainment as well as Instruction. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c.
Classmark: F.4.4.
Confidence level: Certain
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens; Containing the Antient and Modern Astronomy, In Form of a Dictionary: Illustrated with a great Number of Figures, Comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A Work intended for general Use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for Entertainment as well as Instruction. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T11008
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens
Borrowed: 1774/1/24 (Monday). Returned: 1774/1/24 (Monday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
Author: John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 90194
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 6-7
Brooke's Na . hist .1. 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1773/12/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/12/23 (Thursday). Classmark: L6. 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's N. hist1. 2dV.
James Yeaman
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1420539428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Classmark: L.6.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 106 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T131870
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1773/12/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/12/23 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Yeaman
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 90083
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 6-7
Wilson on Electricity
Borrowed: 1775/2/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/3/31 (Friday). Classmark: L.. Original Returned Text: Wilson'on Electricity.
James Fisher
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1379964908.
Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Treatise on Electricity. By B. W.
Classmark: L.6.8, L.5.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A treatise on electricity.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T95750
Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Treatise on Electricity
Borrowed: 1775/2/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/3/31 (Friday).
Borrower: James Fisher
Author: Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 90278
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 8-9
Cott's Lectures
Borrowed: 1774/2/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/23 (Wednesday). Classmark: B7. 17. Original Returned Text: Cott's Lectures.
James Yeaman
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1420539428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Classmark: J.4.24, B.7.19.
Confidence level: Certain
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T144812
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Borrowed: 1774/2/23 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Yeaman
Author: Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Record ID 90269
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 8-9
Whiston's Astronomical lectures
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/12 (Saturday). Classmark: F6. 7. Original Returned Text: Whistons Astronomy.
James Yeaman
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1420539428.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Whiston (Male, born 1667, died 1752)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomical Lectures, Read in the Publick Schools at Cambridge. By William Whiston, M.A. Mr. Lucas's Professor of the Mathematicks in that University. Whereunto is added a collection of Astronomical Tables; Being those of Mr. Flamsteed, Corrected: Dr. Halley: Monsieur Cassini: and Mr. Street For the Use of young Students in the University.
Classmark: F.6.7.
Confidence level: Certain
William Whiston (Male, born 1667, died 1752)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomical Lectures, Read in the Publick Schools at Cambridge. By William Whiston, M.A. Mr. Lucas's Professor of the Mathematicks in that University. Whereunto is added a collection of Astronomical Tables; Being those of Mr. Flamsteed, Corrected: Dr. Halley: Monsieur Cassini: and Mr. Street For the Use of young Students in the University.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T153187
William Whiston (Male, born 1667, died 1752)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomical Lectures, Read in the Publick Schools at Cambridge
Borrowed: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/2/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Yeaman
Author: William Whiston (Male, born 1667, died 1752), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomical Lectures, Read in the Publick Schools at Cambridge
Record ID 90620
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 10-11
Hamiltons Essays
Borrowed: 1773/2/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: F6.23. Original Returned Text: Hamilton's Essays.
David Grant
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1750-1791. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1383184228.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Hugh Hamilton (Male, born 1729, died 1805)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Essays on the following subjects: I. On the Ascent of Vapours, the Formation of Clouds, Rain and Dew, and on several other Phoenomena of Air and Water. II. Observations and Conjectures on the Nature of the Aurora Borealis, and the Tails of Comets. III. On the Principles of Mechanicks. By Hugh Hamilton, D. D. F. R. S. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Dublin.
Classmark: F.6.23.
Confidence level: Certain
Hugh Hamilton (Male, born 1729, died 1805)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Essays on the following subjects: I. On the Ascent of Vapours, the Formation of Clouds, Rain and Dew, and on several other Phoenomena of Air and Water. II. Observations and Conjectures on the Nature of the Aurora Borealis, and the Tails of Comets. III. On the Principles of Mechanicks. By Hugh Hamilton, D. D. F. R. S. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Dublin.
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T178635
Hugh Hamilton (Male, born 1729, died 1805)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Essays [Hugh Hamilton]
Borrowed: 1773/2/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/2/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: David Grant
Author: Hugh Hamilton (Male, born 1729, died 1805), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 91139
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 16-17
Keele's astronomy
Borrowed: 1773/3/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/3/17 (Wednesday). Classmark: B7. 39. Original Returned Text: Keiles Astronomy.
Alexander MacKenzie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Classmark: F.7.55, B.7.39.
Confidence level: Certain
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T37367
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to the True Astronomy
Borrowed: 1773/3/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/3/17 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander MacKenzie
Author: John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 91361
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 18-19
Derham's Astro. Theo.
Borrowed: 1774/1/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/1/27 (Thursday). Classmark: B4. 5. Original Returned Text: Derham's astro. Theo..
Hay Reekie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from a survey of the heavens. Illustrated with copper plates. By W. Derham, late Canon of Windsor, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F. R. S.
Classmark: J.5.22, B.4.5.
Confidence level: Certain
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from a survey of the heavens. Illustrated with copper plates. By W. Derham, late Canon of Windsor, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F. R. S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738.
Number of borrowings: 28
ESTC: N16208
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from a Survey of the Heavens
Borrowed: 1774/1/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/1/27 (Thursday).
Borrower: Hay Reekie
Author: William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from a Survey of the Heavens
Record ID 91568
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 20-21
Comment on Newton's phi. V2d
Borrowed: 1773/2/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/26 (Friday). Classmark: P3. 38. Original Returned Text: Comment on N. phi. V2d.
Duncan MacFarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica. Auctore Isaaco Newtono, Eq. Aurato. Perpetuis Commentariis illustrata, communi studio PP. Thomae le Seur & Francisci Jacquier Ex Gallicanâ Minimorum Familiâ, Matheseos Professorum.
Classmark: K.3.15, P.3.28.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica. Auctore Isaaco Newtono, Eq. Aurato. Perpetuis Commentariis illustrata, communi studio PP. Thomae le Seur & Francisci Jacquier Ex Gallicanâ Minimorum Familiâ, Matheseos Professorum.
Language: Latin . Published: Geneva. Date of publication: 1739-1742. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 16 borrowing records
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica
Borrowed: 1773/2/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Duncan MacFarlane
Author: Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 91556
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 20-21
System of Magick
Borrowed: 1773/2/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/22 (Monday). Classmark: A5.38. Original Returned Text: System of magick.
Duncan MacFarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of magick; or, a history of the black art, being an historical account of mankind's most early dealing with the devil; and how the acquaintance on both sides first began / [By Daniel Defoe].
Classmark: A.5.28.
Confidence level: Certain
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of magick; or, a history of the black art, being an historical account of mankind's most early dealing with the devil; and how the acquaintance on both sides first began / [By Daniel Defoe].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Magick
Borrowed: 1773/2/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/22 (Monday).
Borrower: Duncan MacFarlane
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 91574
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 20-21
Nature Displayed Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1773/3/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/4/6 (Tuesday). Classmark: B5 .26. Original Returned Text: Nature display'd Vol3d.
Duncan MacFarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1773/3/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/4/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Duncan MacFarlane
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 91550
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 20-21
Fontenell plu. of Worlds
Borrowed: 1773/1/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/2/5 (Friday). Classmark: M7. 16. Original Returned Text: Font. plu- of Worlds.
Duncan MacFarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds. By Monsieur de Fontenelle. Translated by Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq. To which is added. Mr. Addison's Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy.
Classmark: K.6.11, K.7.11, M.7.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds. By Monsieur de Fontenelle. Translated by Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq. To which is added. Mr. Addison's Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq.
Number of borrowings: 20
ESTC: T137578
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds with Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/1/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/2/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Duncan MacFarlane
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds with Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy
Record ID 91766
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 26-27
Linniæ Gene. plantarum
Borrowed: 1774/4/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/29 (Friday). Classmark: N5. 15. Original Returned Text: Linniæ Gene . plant..
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Caroli Linnæi ... Genera plantarum eorumque characteres naturales secundum numerum, figuram, situm, et proportionem omnium fructificationis partium.
Classmark: N.5.15, N.7.18.
Confidence level: Certain
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Caroli Linnæi ... Genera plantarum eorumque characteres naturales secundum numerum, figuram, situm, et proportionem omnium fructificationis partium.
Language: Latin . Published: Stockholm. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Genera Plantarum [Carl Linnaeus]
Borrowed: 1774/4/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/29 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 91922
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 28-29
McLaurin on Newt. phi.
Borrowed: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/24 (Friday). Classmark: L3. 9. Original Returned Text: McLaurin's phi.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Classmark: K.3.19, K.3.20, K.3.29, L.3.9, E.5.16, S.3.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 67
ESTC: T81914
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries
Borrowed: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/3/24 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 91826
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 28-29
Brooke's Na . hist. 2 . 3thVol .
Borrowed: 1775/1/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/2/6 (Monday). Classmark: L6 ... Original Returned Text: Brooks Na. hist 2 & 3.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Classmark: L.6.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 106 times in 47 borrowing records
ESTC: T131870
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Borrowed: 1775/1/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/2/6 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 91910
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 28-29
Cottes Lectures
Borrowed: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday). Classmark: B7. 19. Original Returned Text: Cotte's Lectures.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Classmark: J.4.24, B.7.19.
Confidence level: Certain
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T144812
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Borrowed: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Record ID 91832
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 28-29
Foster's Travels
Borrowed: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/2/6 (Monday). Classmark: G6. .. Original Returned Text: Forster Travels.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
[Foster's Travels?] A catalogue of the animals of North America. Containing, an enumeration of the known quadrupeds, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, crustaceous and testaceous animals; many of which are new, and never described before. To which are added, short directions for collecting, preserving, and transporting, all kinds of natural history curiosities. By John Reinhold Forster, F.A.S.
Classmark: G.6.6.
Confidence level: Certain
Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
A catalogue of the animals of North America. Containing, an enumeration of the known quadrupeds, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, crustaceous and testaceous animals; many of which are new, and never described before. To which are added, short directions for collecting, preserving, and transporting, all kinds of natural history curiosities. By John Reinhold Forster, F.A.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T53217
Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Catalogue of the Animals of North America
Borrowed: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/2/6 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 91793
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 28-29
Do 2 &. 3d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/11/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/11/15 (Tuesday). Classmark: - -. Original Returned Text: Nature DIsplay'd V2d.3d.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1774/11/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/11/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 92408
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 28-29
Guthrie's Grammar
Borrowed: 1774/4/6 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/6 (Wednesday). Classmark: E4.38. Original Returned Text: Guth. Grammar.
James Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1816. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415705996.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: E.4.38, R.5.5.
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1774/4/6 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/4/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Traill
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 91829
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 28-29
Kalm's Travels Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/2/6 (Monday). Classmark: G6.. Original Returned Text: Kalm's Travels Vol 2d.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, containing its natural history, and a circumstantial account of its plantations and agriculture in general, with the civil, ecclesiastical and commercial state of the country, the manners of the inhabitants, and several curious and important remarks on various subjects. By Peter Kalm, professor of Oeconomy in the University of Aobo in Swedish Finland, and member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Translated into English by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Enriched with a map, several cuts for the illustration of natural history, and some additional notes. In two volumes.
Classmark: G.6.2, O.6.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, containing its natural history, and a circumstantial account of its plantations and agriculture in general, with the civil, ecclesiastical and commercial state of the country, the manners of the inhabitants, and several curious and important remarks on various subjects. By Peter Kalm, professor of Oeconomy in the University of Aobo in Swedish Finland, and member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Translated into English by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Enriched with a map, several cuts for the illustration of natural history, and some additional notes. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Translators: John Reinhold Forster
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T123553
Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, Containing its Natural History, and a Circumstantial Account of its Plantations and Agriculture in General
Borrowed: 1775/2/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/2/6 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 91814
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 28-29
Ray's Wisdom of God.
Borrowed: 1774/11/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/12/22 (Thursday). Classmark: P4.48. Original Returned Text: Rays Wisdom of God.
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The wisdom of God manifested in the works of the creation. In two parts. ... With answers to some objections. By John Ray, ...
Classmark: J.4.7, P.4.48, P.6.48.
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The wisdom of God manifested in the works of the creation. In two parts. ... With answers to some objections. By John Ray, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 35
ESTC: T93665
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation
Borrowed: 1774/11/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/12/22 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Record ID 91790
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 28-29
Nature Display'd 1. 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/11/5 (Saturday). Classmark: B5 .29. Original Returned Text: N. Display'd 1 . 2d V..
Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1774/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/11/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Traill
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 1, Volume 2
Record ID 92558
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 32-33
Linnæi Genara plantarum
Borrowed: 1773/6/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/6/16 (Wednesday). Classmark: N5. 15. Original Returned Text: Linnæi Genara plant..
John West
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1756-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1418216692.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Caroli Linnæi ... Genera plantarum eorumque characteres naturales secundum numerum, figuram, situm, et proportionem omnium fructificationis partium.
Classmark: N.5.15, N.7.18.
Confidence level: Certain
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Caroli Linnæi ... Genera plantarum eorumque characteres naturales secundum numerum, figuram, situm, et proportionem omnium fructificationis partium.
Language: Latin . Published: Stockholm. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Genera Plantarum [Carl Linnaeus]
Borrowed: 1773/6/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/6/16 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John West
Author: Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 92567
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 32-33
Whytt's Essay
Borrowed: 1773/10/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/10 (Wednesday). Classmark: P5 . 30. Original Returned Text: Whytts Essays.
John West
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1756-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1418216692.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An essay on the vital and other involuntary motions of animals / by Robert Whytt, M.D. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and Professor of Medicine in the University of Edinburgh.
Classmark: P.5.30, H.4.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An essay on the vital and other involuntary motions of animals / by Robert Whytt, M.D. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and Professor of Medicine in the University of Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T55938
Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Essay on the Vital and Other Involuntary Motions of Animals
Borrowed: 1773/10/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John West
Author: Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 92966
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 32-33
Guthrie's Grammar
Borrowed: 1774/10/31 (Monday). Returned: 1774/11/7 (Monday). Classmark: G3. 5. Original Returned Text: Guth. Grammar.
John West
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1756-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1418216692.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: G.3.5.
Confidence level: Speculative
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1774/10/31 (Monday). Returned: 1774/11/7 (Monday).
Borrower: John West
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 93056
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 32-33
Guthrie's Grammar
Borrowed: 1775/5/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/5/6 (Saturday). Classmark: G3 . 5. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Grammar.
John West
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1756-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1418216692.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: G.3.5.
Confidence level: Speculative
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1775/5/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/5/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: John West
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 92594
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 32-33
Guthrie's Grammar
Borrowed: 1774/2/7 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/7 (Monday). Classmark: E. .. Original Returned Text: Guth. Grammar.
John West
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1756-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1418216692.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: E.4.38, R.5.5.
Confidence level: Certain
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1774/2/7 (Monday). Returned: 1774/2/7 (Monday).
Borrower: John West
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 92534
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 32-33
Newton's principia
Borrowed: 1772/11/30 (Monday). Returned: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday). Classmark: N4.42. Original Returned Text: Newton's princip..
John West
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1756-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1418216692.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica. Auctore Isaaco Newtono, Equite Aurato.
Classmark: N.4.42.
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica. Auctore Isaaco Newtono, Equite Aurato.
Language: Latin . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1713. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 65 times in 63 borrowing records
ESTC: T93210
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica
Borrowed: 1772/11/30 (Monday). Returned: 1773/1/13 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John West
Author: Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 93200
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 36-37
Lewis's Chymistry
Borrowed: 1773/2/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/30 (Tuesday). Classmark: R6. 27. Original Returned Text: Lewis's Chemistry.
William Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A course of practical chemistry. In which are contained all the operations described in Wilson's Complete course of chemistry. With many new, and several uncommon processes. To each article is given, the chemical history, and to most, an account of the quantities of oils, salts, spirits, yielded in distillation, &c. From Lemery, Hoffman, the French Memoirs, Philosophical transactions, &c. and from the author's own experience. With copper plates / By William Lewis, M.B. R.S.S.
Classmark: R.6.27.
Confidence level: Certain
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A course of practical chemistry. In which are contained all the operations described in Wilson's Complete course of chemistry. With many new, and several uncommon processes. To each article is given, the chemical history, and to most, an account of the quantities of oils, salts, spirits, yielded in distillation, &c. From Lemery, Hoffman, the French Memoirs, Philosophical transactions, &c. and from the author's own experience. With copper plates / By William Lewis, M.B. R.S.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1746. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T147260
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Course of Practical Chemistry
Borrowed: 1773/2/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/30 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Ritchie
Author: William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 93194
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 36-37
Boile's Chemistry
Borrowed: 1773/1/25 (Monday). Returned: 1773/2/11 (Thursday). Classmark: C7. 27. Original Returned Text: Boile's Chemistry.
William Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The sceptical chymist, or, Chymico-physical doubts & paradoxes : touching the spagyrist's principles commonly call'd hypostatical, as they are wont to be propos'd and defended by the generality of alchymists : whereunto is praemis'd part of another discourse relating to the same subject / by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq.
Classmark: C.7.27.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The sceptical chymist, or, Chymico-physical doubts & paradoxes : touching the spagyrist's principles commonly call'd hypostatical, as they are wont to be propos'd and defended by the generality of alchymists : whereunto is praemis'd part of another discourse relating to the same subject / by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1661. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: R37449
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Sceptical Chymist, or, Chymico-Physical Doubts & Paradoxes
Borrowed: 1773/1/25 (Monday). Returned: 1773/2/11 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Ritchie
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 93521
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 44-45
Nature Display'd 1.2d Vol
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/12/10 (Saturday). Classmark: B5 .26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1.2d V..
Thomas Pitcairn
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1774/11/25 (Friday). Returned: 1774/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Pitcairn
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 1, Volume 2
Record ID 94052
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 46-47
Cottes Lectures
Borrowed: 1773/2/22 (Monday). Returned: 1773/2/22 (Monday). Classmark: B7.19. Original Returned Text: Cotte's Lectures.
Thomas Fleming
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1824. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1380146172.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Classmark: J.4.24, B.7.19.
Confidence level: Certain
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T144812
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Borrowed: 1773/2/22 (Monday). Returned: 1773/2/22 (Monday).
Borrower: Thomas Fleming
Author: Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Record ID 94127
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 48-49
Don's philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/3/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/3/3 (Wednesday). Classmark: F . .. Original Returned Text: Don's philosophy.
John Webster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1755-1807. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417992508.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Classmark: F.6.13, L.9.47.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1769. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T62889
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Epitome of Natural and Experimental Philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/3/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/3/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Webster
Author: Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 94214
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 48-49
Coat's Lectures
Borrowed: 1772/12/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/14 (Monday). Classmark: -- -. Original Returned Text: Coat's Lect-.
John Webster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1755-1807. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417992508.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Classmark: J.4.24, B.7.19.
Confidence level: Certain
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T144812
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Borrowed: 1772/12/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/12/14 (Monday).
Borrower: John Webster
Author: Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Record ID 94115
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 48-49
Ferguison on Electricity
Borrowed: 1773/2/15 (Monday). Returned: 1773/2/20 (Saturday). Classmark: F4. 10. Original Returned Text: Ferguison on Electricity.
John Webster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1755-1807. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417992508.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Introduction to Electricity. In Six Sections. I. Of Electricity in general. II. A Description of the Electrical Machine. III. A Description of the Apparatus (belonging to the Machine) for making Electrical Experiments. IV. How to know if the Machine be in good Order for performing the Experiment, and how to put it in order if it be not. V. How to make the Electrical Experiments, and to preserve Buildings from Damage by Lightning. VI. Medical Electricity. Illustrated with Copper-plates. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.
Classmark: F.4.10, M.7.11.
Confidence level: Certain
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Introduction to Electricity. In Six Sections. I. Of Electricity in general. II. A Description of the Electrical Machine. III. A Description of the Apparatus (belonging to the Machine) for making Electrical Experiments. IV. How to know if the Machine be in good Order for performing the Experiment, and how to put it in order if it be not. V. How to make the Electrical Experiments, and to preserve Buildings from Damage by Lightning. VI. Medical Electricity. Illustrated with Copper-plates. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T53441
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to Electricity
Borrowed: 1773/2/15 (Monday). Returned: 1773/2/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: John Webster
Author: James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 94121
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 48-49
Baxter's Matho 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/2/22 (Monday). Returned: 1773/2/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: B6 .2. Original Returned Text: Baxters Matho 1 & 2 Vol.
John Webster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1755-1807. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417992508.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Matho: or, the Cosmotheoria Puerilis, a dialogue. In which The first Principles of Philosophy and Astronomy are accommodated to the Capacity of young Persons, or such as have yet no Tincture of these Sciences. Hence the Principles of Natural Religion are deduced. Translated, and enlarged by the Author. In Two Volumes.
Classmark: J.5.24, B.6.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Matho: or, the Cosmotheoria Puerilis, a dialogue. In which The first Principles of Philosophy and Astronomy are accommodated to the Capacity of young Persons, or such as have yet no Tincture of these Sciences. Hence the Principles of Natural Religion are deduced. Translated, and enlarged by the Author. In Two Volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 62 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: T100523
Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Matho: or, the Cosmotheoria Puerilis, A Dialogue
Borrowed: 1773/2/22 (Monday). Returned: 1773/2/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Webster
Author: Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Matho: or, the Cosmotheoria Puerilis, A Dialogue
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 94118
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 48-49
Frankling on Electricity
Borrowed: 1773/2/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/2/22 (Monday). Classmark: L5 . 13. Original Returned Text: Frankling on Electricity.
John Webster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1755-1807. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417992508.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Benjamin Franklin (Male, born 1706, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New experiments and observations on electricity. Made in Philadelphia in America. By Benjamin Franklin ... and communicated in several letters to P. Collinson ... (To which are added a paper on the same subject by J.Canton ... and another in defence of Mr Franklin against the Abbe Nollet, by Mr D.Colden ... ).
Classmark: L.5.13, J.4.15.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Franklin (Male, born 1706, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New experiments and observations on electricity. Made in Philadelphia in America. By Benjamin Franklin ... and communicated in several letters to P. Collinson ... (To which are added a paper on the same subject by J.Canton ... and another in defence of Mr Franklin against the Abbe Nollet, by Mr D.Colden ... ).
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 5
Benjamin Franklin (Male, born 1706, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Experiments and Observations on Electricity, made in Philadelphia in America
Borrowed: 1773/2/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/2/22 (Monday).
Borrower: John Webster
Author: Benjamin Franklin (Male, born 1706, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Experiments and Observations on Electricity, made in Philadelphia in America
Record ID 94442
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 50-51
Foster's Travels
Borrowed: 1774/4/1 (Friday). Returned: 1774/4/18 (Monday). Classmark: G6. 6. Original Returned Text: Fosters Travels.
Thomas Moncrieff
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
[Foster's Travels?] A catalogue of the animals of North America. Containing, an enumeration of the known quadrupeds, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, crustaceous and testaceous animals; many of which are new, and never described before. To which are added, short directions for collecting, preserving, and transporting, all kinds of natural history curiosities. By John Reinhold Forster, F.A.S.
Classmark: G.6.6.
Confidence level: Certain
Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
A catalogue of the animals of North America. Containing, an enumeration of the known quadrupeds, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, crustaceous and testaceous animals; many of which are new, and never described before. To which are added, short directions for collecting, preserving, and transporting, all kinds of natural history curiosities. By John Reinhold Forster, F.A.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T53217
Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Catalogue of the Animals of North America
Borrowed: 1774/4/1 (Friday). Returned: 1774/4/18 (Monday).
Borrower: Thomas Moncrieff
Author: Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 94415
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 50-51
Kalm's Travels 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/12/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday). Classmark: G6. 2. Original Returned Text: Kalms Travels 1 & 2 Vol.
Thomas Moncrieff
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, containing its natural history, and a circumstantial account of its plantations and agriculture in general, with the civil, ecclesiastical and commercial state of the country, the manners of the inhabitants, and several curious and important remarks on various subjects. By Peter Kalm, professor of Oeconomy in the University of Aobo in Swedish Finland, and member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Translated into English by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Enriched with a map, several cuts for the illustration of natural history, and some additional notes. In two volumes.
Classmark: G.6.2, O.6.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, containing its natural history, and a circumstantial account of its plantations and agriculture in general, with the civil, ecclesiastical and commercial state of the country, the manners of the inhabitants, and several curious and important remarks on various subjects. By Peter Kalm, professor of Oeconomy in the University of Aobo in Swedish Finland, and member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Translated into English by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Enriched with a map, several cuts for the illustration of natural history, and some additional notes. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Translators: John Reinhold Forster
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T123553
Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, Containing its Natural History, and a Circumstantial Account of its Plantations and Agriculture in General
Borrowed: 1773/12/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/12/7 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Thomas Moncrieff
Author: Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 94787
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 52-53
oeuver's De Maupertius V 1st
Borrowed: 1772/12/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/3/15 (Monday). Classmark: E.. Original Returned Text: oeuver's De . Mauper. V1st.
James Husband
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1752-1821. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1387556364.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (Male, born 1698, died 1759)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Oeuvres de Mr. [Pierre-Louis Moreau de] Maupertius
Classmark: E.7.28, L.6.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (Male, born 1698, died 1759)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Oeuvres de Mr. [Pierre-Louis Moreau de] Maupertius
Language: English . Published: Lyon. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (Male, born 1698, died 1759)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Oeuvres de Maupertuis
Borrowed: 1772/12/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/3/15 (Monday).
Borrower: James Husband
Author: Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (Male, born 1698, died 1759), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 95435
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 56-57
Don's philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/11/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/12/21 (Monday). Classmark: F6. 13. Original Returned Text: Don's philosophy.
David Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Classmark: F.6.13, L.9.47.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1769. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T62889
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Epitome of Natural and Experimental Philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/11/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/12/21 (Monday).
Borrower: David Ritchie
Author: Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 95165
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 56-57
Guthrie's Grammar
Borrowed: 1776/6/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/6/12 (Wednesday). Classmark: G3 . 5. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Grammar.
Thomas Wilson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. 1759. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1419603348.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: G.3.5.
Confidence level: Speculative
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1776/6/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/6/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Wilson
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 95186
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 56-57
Guth. Grammar
Borrowed: 1776/8/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/9/4 (Wednesday). Classmark: G3. 5. Original Returned Text: Guthries Grammar.
Thomas Wilson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. 1759. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1419603348.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: G.3.5.
Confidence level: Speculative
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T149699
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar
Borrowed: 1776/8/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/9/4 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Wilson
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 96032
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 62-63
Linneus Ginera Plantar.
Borrowed: 1773/7/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/7/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: N5.15. Original Returned Text: Linneus Genera plantarum.
William Braid
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1751-1824. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1368449900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Caroli Linnæi ... Genera plantarum eorumque characteres naturales secundum numerum, figuram, situm, et proportionem omnium fructificationis partium.
Classmark: N.5.15, N.7.18.
Confidence level: Certain
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Caroli Linnæi ... Genera plantarum eorumque characteres naturales secundum numerum, figuram, situm, et proportionem omnium fructificationis partium.
Language: Latin . Published: Stockholm. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Genera Plantarum [Carl Linnaeus]
Borrowed: 1773/7/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/7/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Braid
Author: Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 96044
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 62-63
Whytt's Essay
Borrowed: 1773/8/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/9/15 (Wednesday). Classmark: P5 .30. Original Returned Text: Whytt's Essay.
William Braid
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1751-1824. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1368449900.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An essay on the vital and other involuntary motions of animals / by Robert Whytt, M.D. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and Professor of Medicine in the University of Edinburgh.
Classmark: P.5.30, H.4.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An essay on the vital and other involuntary motions of animals / by Robert Whytt, M.D. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and Professor of Medicine in the University of Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T55938
Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Essay on the Vital and Other Involuntary Motions of Animals
Borrowed: 1773/8/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/9/15 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Braid
Author: Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 96272
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 64-65
Haley's Experiment. philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/3/12 (Friday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday). Classmark: R5 .9. Original Returned Text: Haley's Experi. phi.
James Christie
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1372640556.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Experiments: containing Useful, and Necessary Instructions for such as undertake long Voyages at Sea. Shewing how Sea-Water may be made Fresh and Wholsome: And how Fresh-Water may be preserv'd Sweet. How Biscuit, Corn, &c. may be secured from the Weevel, Meggots, and other Insects. And Flesh preserv'd in hot climates, by Salting Animals whole. To which is added, An Account of several Experiments and Observations on Chalyheate or Steel-Waters: With some Attempts to convey them to distant Places, preserving their Virtue to a greater Degree than has hitherto been done. Likewise a Proposal for cleansing away Mud, &c. out of Rivers, Harbours, and Reservoirs. Which were read before the Royal-Society, at several of their Meetings, by Stephen Hales, D. D. F. R. S. Rector of Farringdon in Hampshire, and minister of Teddington, Middlesex.
Classmark: J.5.13, R.5.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Experiments: containing Useful, and Necessary Instructions for such as undertake long Voyages at Sea. Shewing how Sea-Water may be made Fresh and Wholsome: And how Fresh-Water may be preserv'd Sweet. How Biscuit, Corn, &c. may be secured from the Weevel, Meggots, and other Insects. And Flesh preserv'd in hot climates, by Salting Animals whole. To which is added, An Account of several Experiments and Observations on Chalyheate or Steel-Waters: With some Attempts to convey them to distant Places, preserving their Virtue to a greater Degree than has hitherto been done. Likewise a Proposal for cleansing away Mud, &c. out of Rivers, Harbours, and Reservoirs. Which were read before the Royal-Society, at several of their Meetings, by Stephen Hales, D. D. F. R. S. Rector of Farringdon in Hampshire, and minister of Teddington, Middlesex.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T42264
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Experiments [Stephen Hales]
Borrowed: 1773/3/12 (Friday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday).
Borrower: James Christie
Author: Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 96269
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 64-65
Boyle phi Essays
Borrowed: 1773/2/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday). Classmark: D5 .3. Original Returned Text: Boyel phi. Essays.
James Christie
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1372640556.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Certain physiological essays and other tracts; written at distant times, and on several occasions. By the honourable Robert Boyle. The second edition. Wherein some of the tracts are enlarged by experiments, and the work is increased by the addition of a discourse about the absolute rest in bodies.
Classmark: F.7.25, D.5.3.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Certain physiological essays and other tracts; written at distant times, and on several occasions. By the honourable Robert Boyle. The second edition. Wherein some of the tracts are enlarged by experiments, and the work is increased by the addition of a discourse about the absolute rest in bodies.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1669. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: R17579
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Certain Physiological Essays and Other Tracts
Borrowed: 1773/2/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1773/3/12 (Friday).
Borrower: James Christie
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 96248
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 64-65
Fontenell plu. of worlds
Borrowed: 1773/1/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/23 (Saturday). Classmark: M7. 16. Original Returned Text: fontenell plu. of Worlds.
James Christie
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1372640556.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds. By Monsieur de Fontenelle. Translated by Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq. To which is added. Mr. Addison's Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy.
Classmark: K.6.11, K.7.11, M.7.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds. By Monsieur de Fontenelle. Translated by Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq. To which is added. Mr. Addison's Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq.
Number of borrowings: 20
ESTC: T137578
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds with Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/1/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/1/23 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Christie
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds with Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy
Record ID 96236
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 64-65
Font. plu. of worlds
Borrowed: 1773/1/8 (Friday). Returned: 1773/1/9 (Saturday). Classmark: M7. 16. Original Returned Text: Font. plu. of Worlds.
James Christie
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1817. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1372640556.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds. By Monsieur de Fontenelle. Translated by Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq. To which is added. Mr. Addison's Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy.
Classmark: K.6.11, K.7.11, M.7.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds. By Monsieur de Fontenelle. Translated by Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq. To which is added. Mr. Addison's Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq.
Number of borrowings: 20
ESTC: T137578
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds with Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/1/8 (Friday). Returned: 1773/1/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Christie
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds with Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy
Record ID 96557
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 66-67
Buffon's Na. Hist. Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1772/12/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/2 (Tuesday). Classmark: L. . .. Original Returned Text: Buffon's Na. hist Vol 2d.
John Braid
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1745-1785. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1368432444.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi. [By Buffon, L. J. M. D'Aubenton, P. Guéneau de Montbeillard, G. L. C. A. Bexon, and the Count de Lacépède.]
Classmark: L.4.2, O.6.14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi. [By Buffon, L. J. M. D'Aubenton, P. Guéneau de Montbeillard, G. L. C. A. Bexon, and the Count de Lacépède.]
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1749-1767. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 237 times in 126 borrowing records
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1772/12/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/2/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Braid
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 96845
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 68-69
Keill's Astronomy
Borrowed: 1773/11/5 (Friday). Returned: 1773/11/8 (Monday). Classmark: B. .. Original Returned Text: Keill's Astronomy.
Alexander Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Classmark: F.7.55, B.7.39.
Confidence level: Certain
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T37367
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to the True Astronomy
Borrowed: 1773/11/5 (Friday). Returned: 1773/11/8 (Monday).
Borrower: Alexander Robertson
Author: John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 96893
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 68-69
Wilson's Electricity
Borrowed: 1774/1/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday). Classmark: L5 .7. Original Returned Text: Wilson's Electricity.
Alexander Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Treatise on Electricity. By B. W.
Classmark: L.6.8, L.5.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A treatise on electricity.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T95750
Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Treatise on Electricity
Borrowed: 1774/1/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/2/2 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Robertson
Author: Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 97337
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Boyle's Works
Borrowed: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/12/4 (Saturday). Classmark: D3. 11. Original Returned Text: Boyle's Works.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Some considerations touching the usefulnesse of experimental naturall philosophy. Propos’d in a familiar discourse to a friend, by way of invitation to the study of it, by the Honorable Robert Boyle Esq; Fellow of the Royal Society.
Classmark: D.3.11.
Confidence level: Very likely
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Some considerations touching the usefulnesse of experimental naturall philosophy. Propos’d in a familiar discourse to a friend, by way of invitation to the study of it, by the Honorable Robert Boyle Esq; Fellow of the Royal Society.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1663. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: R229459
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Some Considerations Touching the Usefulnesse of Experimental Naturall Philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/12/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Some Considerations Touching the Usefulnesse of Experimental Naturall Philosophy
Record ID 97304
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Derham Physico Theo .
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Classmark: Q4. 1. Original Returned Text: Derham's Phy. Theo ..
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Physico-Theology: or, A Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from his Works of Creation. Being the substance of sixteen sermons preached in St. Mary le Bow-Church, London, at the Honourable Mr. Boyle's lectures, in the year 1711 and 1712. With large notes, and many curious observations. By W. Derham, Canon of Windsor, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F.R.S.
Classmark: J.5.22, J.5.21, Q.4.1.
Confidence level: Certain
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Physico-Theology: or, A Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from his Works of Creation. Being the substance of sixteen sermons preached in St. Mary le Bow-Church, London, at the Honourable Mr. Boyle's lectures, in the year 1711 and 1712. With large notes, and many curious observations. By W. Derham, Canon of Windsor, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 30
ESTC: T70257
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Physico-Theology: or, a Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from His Works of Creation
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Physico-Theology: or, a Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from His Works of Creation
Record ID 97322
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
----- Experimemts
Borrowed: 1773/11/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Classmark: R5.9. Original Returned Text: ----- Experiments.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Experiments: containing Useful, and Necessary Instructions for such as undertake long Voyages at Sea. Shewing how Sea-Water may be made Fresh and Wholsome: And how Fresh-Water may be preserv'd Sweet. How Biscuit, Corn, &c. may be secured from the Weevel, Meggots, and other Insects. And Flesh preserv'd in hot climates, by Salting Animals whole. To which is added, An Account of several Experiments and Observations on Chalyheate or Steel-Waters: With some Attempts to convey them to distant Places, preserving their Virtue to a greater Degree than has hitherto been done. Likewise a Proposal for cleansing away Mud, &c. out of Rivers, Harbours, and Reservoirs. Which were read before the Royal-Society, at several of their Meetings, by Stephen Hales, D. D. F. R. S. Rector of Farringdon in Hampshire, and minister of Teddington, Middlesex.
Classmark: J.5.13, R.5.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Experiments: containing Useful, and Necessary Instructions for such as undertake long Voyages at Sea. Shewing how Sea-Water may be made Fresh and Wholsome: And how Fresh-Water may be preserv'd Sweet. How Biscuit, Corn, &c. may be secured from the Weevel, Meggots, and other Insects. And Flesh preserv'd in hot climates, by Salting Animals whole. To which is added, An Account of several Experiments and Observations on Chalyheate or Steel-Waters: With some Attempts to convey them to distant Places, preserving their Virtue to a greater Degree than has hitherto been done. Likewise a Proposal for cleansing away Mud, &c. out of Rivers, Harbours, and Reservoirs. Which were read before the Royal-Society, at several of their Meetings, by Stephen Hales, D. D. F. R. S. Rector of Farringdon in Hampshire, and minister of Teddington, Middlesex.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T42264
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Experiments [Stephen Hales]
Borrowed: 1773/11/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/26 (Friday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 97343
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Chemistry & pharmacy
Borrowed: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/12/6 (Monday). Classmark: Q5 . 19. Original Returned Text: Chemistry &.C..
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777)
Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
The elaboratory laid open, or, The secrets of modern chemistry and pharmacy revealed: Containing many particulars extremely necessary to be known to all practitioners in medicine.
Classmark: Q.5.19.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777)
Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
The elaboratory laid open, or, the secrets of modern chemistry and pharmacy revealed: Containing many Particulars extremely necessary to be known to all Practitioners in Medicine.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T142341
Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777)
Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elaboratory Laid Open, or, the Secrets of Modern Chemistry and Pharmacy Revealed
Borrowed: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1773/12/6 (Monday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777), Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elaboratory Laid Open, or, the Secrets of Modern Chemistry and Pharmacy Revealed
Record ID 97379
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Hill's Urania
Borrowed: 1773/12/24 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/12 (Wednesday). Classmark: F4 .4. Original Returned Text: Hill's Urania.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens; Containing the Antient and Modern Astronomy, In Form of a Dictionary: Illustrated with a great Number of Figures, Comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A Work intended for general Use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for Entertainment as well as Instruction. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c.
Classmark: F.4.4.
Confidence level: Certain
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens; Containing the Antient and Modern Astronomy, In Form of a Dictionary: Illustrated with a great Number of Figures, Comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A Work intended for general Use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for Entertainment as well as Instruction. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T11008
John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens
Borrowed: 1773/12/24 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 97319
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Hale's Statical Essays 1 &2V.
Borrowed: 1773/11/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/26 (Friday). Classmark: F4. 9. Original Returned Text: Hale's Statical Essays 1 .2 V.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Statical essays: containing haemastatics; Or, An Account of some hydraulic and hydrostatical experiments made on the Blood and Blood-Vessels of animals. Also An Account of some experiments on stones in the kidneys and bladder; with an enquiry into the nature of those anomalous concretions. To which is added, an appendix, containing observations and experiments relating to several subjects in the First Volume. The greatest Part of which were read at several Meetings before the Royal Society. With an index to both volumes. Vol. II. By Stephen Hales, D.D. F.R.S. Rector of Farringdon, Hampshire, and Minister of Teddington, Middlesex.
Classmark: F.4.9.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Statical essays: containing haemastatics; Or, An Account of some hydraulic and hydrostatical experiments made on the Blood and Blood-Vessels of animals. Also An Account of some experiments on stones in the kidneys and bladder; with an enquiry into the nature of those anomalous concretions. To which is added, an appendix, containing observations and experiments relating to several subjects in the First Volume. The greatest Part of which were read at several Meetings before the Royal Society. With an index to both volumes. Vol. II. By Stephen Hales, D.D. F.R.S. Rector of Farringdon, Hampshire, and Minister of Teddington, Middlesex.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: N23998
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Statical Essays: Containing Haemastatics; Or, An Account of some Hydraulic and Hydrostatical Experiments made on the Blood and Blood-Vessels of Animals
Borrowed: 1773/11/20 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/11/26 (Friday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 97382
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Limerys Chemistry
Borrowed: 1773/12/24 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/12 (Wednesday). Classmark: C6 . 49. Original Returned Text: Lemerys Chemistry.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Nicolas Lémery (Male, born 1645, died 1715)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A course of chymistry. : Containing the easiest manner of performing those operations that are in use in physick. Illustrated with many curious remarks and useful discourses upon each operation. / Writ in French by Monsieur Nicholas Lemery. ; Translated by Walter Harris, Doctor of Physick.
Classmark: C.6.49.
Confidence level: Certain
Nicolas Lémery (Male, born 1645, died 1715)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A course of chymistry. : Containing the easiest manner of performing those operations that are in use in physick. Illustrated with many curious remarks and useful discourses upon each operation. / Writ in French by Monsieur Nicholas Lemery. ; Translated by Walter Harris, Doctor of Physick.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1677. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Walter Harris
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R12682
Nicolas Lémery (Male, born 1645, died 1715)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Course of Chemistry [Nicolas Lémery]
Borrowed: 1773/12/24 (Friday). Returned: 1774/1/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Nicolas Lémery (Male, born 1645, died 1715), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 97388
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Cote's lectures
Borrowed: 1774/1/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/12 (Wednesday). Classmark: B7. 19. Original Returned Text: Cote's lectures.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Classmark: J.4.24, B.7.19.
Confidence level: Certain
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical lectures by Roger Cotes A.M. Late Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge: Published with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith LL.D. Master of Mechanicks to His Majesty.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T144812
Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Borrowed: 1774/1/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/1/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Roger Cotes (Male, born 1682, died 1716), Robert Smith (Male, born 1689, died 1768), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures by Roger Cotes ... with Notes By his Successor Robert Smith
Record ID 97307
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Derham Astro. Theo.
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/13 (Saturday). Classmark: B4.5. Original Returned Text: ----- astro Theo.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from a survey of the heavens. Illustrated with copper plates. By W. Derham, late Canon of Windsor, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F. R. S.
Classmark: J.5.22, B.4.5.
Confidence level: Certain
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from a survey of the heavens. Illustrated with copper plates. By W. Derham, late Canon of Windsor, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F. R. S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738.
Number of borrowings: 28
ESTC: N16208
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from a Survey of the Heavens
Borrowed: 1773/11/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from a Survey of the Heavens
Record ID 97367
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Jenning's on the the Globes
Borrowed: 1773/12/3 (Friday). Returned: 1773/12/16 (Thursday). Classmark: Q5 .32. Original Returned Text: Ginnings on ye Globes.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
David Jennings (Male, born 1691, died 1762)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the use of the globes, and the orrery: with the application of astronomy to chronology. Adapted to the Instruction and Entertainment of such Persons as are not previously versed in Mathematic Science. With an appendix, Attempting to explain the Account of the First and Fourth Days Work of Creation in the First Chapter of Genesis. By David Jennings.
Classmark: Q.5.32.
Confidence level: Certain
David Jennings (Male, born 1691, died 1762)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the use of the globes, and the orrery: with the application of astronomy to chronology. Adapted to the Instruction and Entertainment of such Persons as are not previously versed in Mathematic Science. With an appendix, Attempting to explain the Account of the First and Fourth Days Work of Creation in the First Chapter of Genesis. By David Jennings.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T90734
David Jennings (Male, born 1691, died 1762)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to the Use of the Globes, and the Orrery
Borrowed: 1773/12/3 (Friday). Returned: 1773/12/16 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: David Jennings (Male, born 1691, died 1762), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 97373
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Lewis's Chemistry
Borrowed: 1773/12/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/12/23 (Thursday). Classmark: R6.27. Original Returned Text: Lewis 's Chemistry.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A course of practical chemistry. In which are contained all the operations described in Wilson's Complete course of chemistry. With many new, and several uncommon processes. To each article is given, the chemical history, and to most, an account of the quantities of oils, salts, spirits, yielded in distillation, &c. From Lemery, Hoffman, the French Memoirs, Philosophical transactions, &c. and from the author's own experience. With copper plates / By William Lewis, M.B. R.S.S.
Classmark: R.6.27.
Confidence level: Certain
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A course of practical chemistry. In which are contained all the operations described in Wilson's Complete course of chemistry. With many new, and several uncommon processes. To each article is given, the chemical history, and to most, an account of the quantities of oils, salts, spirits, yielded in distillation, &c. From Lemery, Hoffman, the French Memoirs, Philosophical transactions, &c. and from the author's own experience. With copper plates / By William Lewis, M.B. R.S.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1746. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 27
ESTC: T147260
William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Course of Practical Chemistry
Borrowed: 1773/12/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/12/23 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 97439
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 70-71
Wilson's Electricity
Borrowed: 1774/2/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/2/18 (Friday). Classmark: L5. 7. Original Returned Text: Wilson's Electricity.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Treatise on Electricity. By B. W.
Classmark: L.6.8, L.5.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A treatise on electricity.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T95750
Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Treatise on Electricity
Borrowed: 1774/2/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1774/2/18 (Friday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Benjamin Wilson (Male, born 1721, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 97517
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 72-73
---- Chymest .
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/3/3 (Thursday). Classmark: C7 . 27. Original Returned Text: ---. Chymest ---.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The sceptical chymist, or, Chymico-physical doubts & paradoxes : touching the spagyrist's principles commonly call'd hypostatical, as they are wont to be propos'd and defended by the generality of alchymists : whereunto is praemis'd part of another discourse relating to the same subject / by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq.
Classmark: C.7.27.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The sceptical chymist, or, Chymico-physical doubts & paradoxes : touching the spagyrist's principles commonly call'd hypostatical, as they are wont to be propos'd and defended by the generality of alchymists : whereunto is praemis'd part of another discourse relating to the same subject / by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1661. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: R37449
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Sceptical Chymist, or, Chymico-Physical Doubts & Paradoxes
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/3/3 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 97484
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 72-73
McLaurin on Newt. phi.
Borrowed: 1774/2/18 (Friday). Returned: 1774/2/23 (Wednesday). Classmark: M3 . .. Original Returned Text: McLaurin's philosophy.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Classmark: K.3.19, K.3.20, K.3.29, L.3.9, E.5.16, S.3.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 67
ESTC: T81914
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries
Borrowed: 1774/2/18 (Friday). Returned: 1774/2/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 97523
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 72-73
Whistons lectures
Borrowed: 1774/3/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/3/16 (Wednesday). Classmark: F. .. Original Returned Text: Whistons lectures.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Whiston (Male, born 1667, died 1752)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomical Lectures, Read in the Publick Schools at Cambridge. By William Whiston, M.A. Mr. Lucas's Professor of the Mathematicks in that University. Whereunto is added a collection of Astronomical Tables; Being those of Mr. Flamsteed, Corrected: Dr. Halley: Monsieur Cassini: and Mr. Street For the Use of young Students in the University.
Classmark: F.6.7.
Confidence level: Certain
William Whiston (Male, born 1667, died 1752)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomical Lectures, Read in the Publick Schools at Cambridge. By William Whiston, M.A. Mr. Lucas's Professor of the Mathematicks in that University. Whereunto is added a collection of Astronomical Tables; Being those of Mr. Flamsteed, Corrected: Dr. Halley: Monsieur Cassini: and Mr. Street For the Use of young Students in the University.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T153187
William Whiston (Male, born 1667, died 1752)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomical Lectures, Read in the Publick Schools at Cambridge
Borrowed: 1774/3/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/3/16 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: William Whiston (Male, born 1667, died 1752), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomical Lectures, Read in the Publick Schools at Cambridge
Record ID 97514
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 72-73
Boyle's origine of formes
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/3/3 (Thursday). Classmark: C7. 1. Original Returned Text: Boyle's origine of forms.
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The origine of formes and qualities, (according to the corpuscular philosophy) illustrated by considerations and experiments. (Written formerly by way of notes upon an essay about nitre.) The second edition, augmented by a discourse of subordinate formes. By the Honourable Robert Boyle Fellow of the Royal Society.
Classmark: C.7.1.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The origine of formes and qualities, (according to the corpuscular philosophy) illustrated by considerations and experiments. (Written formerly by way of notes upon an essay about nitre.) The second edition, augmented by a discourse of subordinate formes. By the Honourable Robert Boyle Fellow of the Royal Society.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1667. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R7614
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Origine of Formes and Qualities
Borrowed: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/3/3 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 97499
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 72-73
Woodward's Na. hist.
Borrowed: 1774/2/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday). Classmark: B7. 33. Original Returned Text: Woodwards Na - hist..
David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386054468.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The natural history of the Earth, illustrated, inlarged, and defended. Written originally in Latin: and now first made English by Benj. Holloway, L.L.B. and fellow of the Royal Society. To which are added, physical proofs of the existence of God, his actual incessant concurrence to the support of the Universe, and of all organical bodyes, vegetables, and animals, particularly man; with several other papers, on different subjects, never before printed. By John Woodward, M.D. professor of physick in Gresham College, Fellow of the College of Physicians, and of the Royal Society.
Classmark: F.7.43, B.7.33.
Confidence level: Certain
John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The natural history of the Earth, illustrated, inlarged, and defended. Written originally in Latin: and now first made English by Benj. Holloway, L.L.B. and fellow of the Royal Society. To which are added, physical proofs of the existence of God, his actual incessant concurrence to the support of the Universe, and of all organical bodyes, vegetables, and animals, particularly man; with several other papers, on different subjects, never before printed. By John Woodward, M.D. professor of physick in Gresham College, Fellow of the College of Physicians, and of the Royal Society.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T144872
John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of the Earth
Borrowed: 1774/2/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/3/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: David Hill
Author: John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 98288
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 76-77
Street's astronomy
Borrowed: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/12/19 (Saturday). Classmark: C3. 18. Original Returned Text: Street's astronomy.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Thomas Streete (Male, born 1621, died 1689)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomia Carolina. A new theorie of the celestial motions, etc. [Streete]
Classmark: F.6.18, C.3.18.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Streete (Male, born 1621, died 1689)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomia Carolina. A new theorie of the celestial motions, etc.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1661. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
Thomas Streete (Male, born 1621, died 1689)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomia Carolina. A New Theorie of the Celestial Motions
Borrowed: 1772/12/15 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/12/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Thomas Streete (Male, born 1621, died 1689), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 98297
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 76-77
Ferguison's Astronomy
Borrowed: 1772/12/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/12/19 (Saturday). Classmark: F 4. 7. Original Returned Text: Ferguison Astronomy.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton’s Principles, And made easy to those who have not studied Mathematics. To which are added, A Plain Method of Finding the Distances of the Planets from the Sun, by the Transit of Venus over the Sun’s Disc, in the Year 1761. An Account of Mr. Horrox’s Observation of the Transit of Venus in the Year 1639: and, Of the Distances of all the Planets from the Sun, as deduced from Observations of the Transit in the Year 1761. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.
Classmark: F.4.7.
Confidence level: Certain
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton’s Principles, And made easy to those who have not studied Mathematics. To which are added, A Plain Method of Finding the Distances of the Planets from the Sun, by the Transit of Venus over the Sun’s Disc, in the Year 1761. An Account of Mr. Horrox’s Observation of the Transit of Venus in the Year 1639: and, Of the Distances of all the Planets from the Sun, as deduced from Observations of the Transit in the Year 1761. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T18587
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton’s Principles
Borrowed: 1772/12/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/12/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 98177
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 76-77
Sloan's hist. Jamaca Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1774/4/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/4/19 (Tuesday). Classmark: O2 . 12. Original Returned Text: Sloan's history JamaicaVol.1..
Alexander Wilson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1742-1789. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1419252828.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sir Hans Sloane (Male, born 1660, died 1753)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A voyage To the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, with the Natural History of the Herbs and Trees, Four-footed Beasts, Fishes, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, &c. Of the last of those Islands; To which is prefix’d An Introduction, Wherein is an Account of the inhabitants, Air, Waters, Diseases, Trade, &c. of that Place, with some Relations concerning the Neighbouring Continent, and Islands of America. Illustrated with The Figures of the Things describ’d, which have not been heretofore engraved; In large Copper-Plates as big as the Life. By Hans Sloane, M.D. Fellow of the College of Physicians and Secretary of the Royal-Society. In two volumes.
Classmark: O.2.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Hans Sloane (Male, born 1660, died 1753)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A voyage To the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, with the Natural History of the Herbs and Trees, Four-footed Beasts, Fishes, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, &c. Of the last of those Islands; To which is prefix’d An Introduction, Wherein is an Account of the inhabitants, Air, Waters, Diseases, Trade, &c. of that Place, with some Relations concerning the Neighbouring Continent, and Islands of America. Illustrated with The Figures of the Things describ’d, which have not been heretofore engraved; In large Copper-Plates as big as the Life. By Hans Sloane, M.D. Fellow of the College of Physicians and Secretary of the Royal-Society. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1707-1725. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T100752
Sir Hans Sloane (Male, born 1660, died 1753)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Voyage To the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica
Borrowed: 1774/4/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1774/4/19 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Alexander Wilson
Author: Sir Hans Sloane (Male, born 1660, died 1753), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Voyage To the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 98588
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 78-79
Hale's philosophical experiments
Borrowed: 1773/8/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/9/1 (Wednesday). Classmark: R5 . 9. Original Returned Text: Hales phi. experi..
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Experiments: containing Useful, and Necessary Instructions for such as undertake long Voyages at Sea. Shewing how Sea-Water may be made Fresh and Wholsome: And how Fresh-Water may be preserv'd Sweet. How Biscuit, Corn, &c. may be secured from the Weevel, Meggots, and other Insects. And Flesh preserv'd in hot climates, by Salting Animals whole. To which is added, An Account of several Experiments and Observations on Chalyheate or Steel-Waters: With some Attempts to convey them to distant Places, preserving their Virtue to a greater Degree than has hitherto been done. Likewise a Proposal for cleansing away Mud, &c. out of Rivers, Harbours, and Reservoirs. Which were read before the Royal-Society, at several of their Meetings, by Stephen Hales, D. D. F. R. S. Rector of Farringdon in Hampshire, and minister of Teddington, Middlesex.
Classmark: J.5.13, R.5.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Experiments: containing Useful, and Necessary Instructions for such as undertake long Voyages at Sea. Shewing how Sea-Water may be made Fresh and Wholsome: And how Fresh-Water may be preserv'd Sweet. How Biscuit, Corn, &c. may be secured from the Weevel, Meggots, and other Insects. And Flesh preserv'd in hot climates, by Salting Animals whole. To which is added, An Account of several Experiments and Observations on Chalyheate or Steel-Waters: With some Attempts to convey them to distant Places, preserving their Virtue to a greater Degree than has hitherto been done. Likewise a Proposal for cleansing away Mud, &c. out of Rivers, Harbours, and Reservoirs. Which were read before the Royal-Society, at several of their Meetings, by Stephen Hales, D. D. F. R. S. Rector of Farringdon in Hampshire, and minister of Teddington, Middlesex.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T42264
Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical Experiments [Stephen Hales]
Borrowed: 1773/8/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1773/9/1 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Stephen Hales (Male, born 1677, died 1761), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 98687
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 78-79
Fosters Travels
Borrowed: 1774/2/10 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/2/12 (Saturday). Classmark: F. .. Original Returned Text: Foster's Travels.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
[Foster's Travels?] A catalogue of the animals of North America. Containing, an enumeration of the known quadrupeds, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, crustaceous and testaceous animals; many of which are new, and never described before. To which are added, short directions for collecting, preserving, and transporting, all kinds of natural history curiosities. By John Reinhold Forster, F.A.S.
Classmark: G.6.6.
Confidence level: Certain
Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
A catalogue of the animals of North America. Containing, an enumeration of the known quadrupeds, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, crustaceous and testaceous animals; many of which are new, and never described before. To which are added, short directions for collecting, preserving, and transporting, all kinds of natural history curiosities. By John Reinhold Forster, F.A.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T53217
Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Catalogue of the Animals of North America
Borrowed: 1774/2/10 (Thursday). Returned: 1774/2/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Johann Reinhold Forster (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 98648
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 78-79
Kalm's Travels 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/12/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/12/24 (Friday). Classmark: G6. 2. Original Returned Text: Kalm's Travels 1. 2d V..
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, containing its natural history, and a circumstantial account of its plantations and agriculture in general, with the civil, ecclesiastical and commercial state of the country, the manners of the inhabitants, and several curious and important remarks on various subjects. By Peter Kalm, professor of Oeconomy in the University of Aobo in Swedish Finland, and member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Translated into English by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Enriched with a map, several cuts for the illustration of natural history, and some additional notes. In two volumes.
Classmark: G.6.2, O.6.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, containing its natural history, and a circumstantial account of its plantations and agriculture in general, with the civil, ecclesiastical and commercial state of the country, the manners of the inhabitants, and several curious and important remarks on various subjects. By Peter Kalm, professor of Oeconomy in the University of Aobo in Swedish Finland, and member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Translated into English by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Enriched with a map, several cuts for the illustration of natural history, and some additional notes. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Translators: John Reinhold Forster
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T123553
Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, Containing its Natural History, and a Circumstantial Account of its Plantations and Agriculture in General
Borrowed: 1773/12/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/12/24 (Friday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 103700
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 80-81
Vareniu's Geography 1. 2 V.
Borrowed: 1774/11/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/11/16 (Wednesday). Classmark: B6. 7. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geo. 1 - 2d V..
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A compleat system of general geography : explaining the nature and properties of the earth; viz. it's figure, magnitude, motions, situation, contents, and division into land and water, mountains, woods, desarts, lakes, rivers, &c. : with particular accounts of the different appearances of the heavens in different countries; the seasons of the year over all the globe; the tides of the sea; bays, capes, islands, rocks, sand-banks, and shelves : the state of the atmosphere; the nature of exhalations; winds ,storms, tornados &c. : the origin of springs, mineral-waters, burning mountains, mines, &c. : the uses and making of maps, globes, and sea-charts. The foundations of dialling; the art of measuring heights and distances; the art of ship-building, navigation, and the ways of finding the longitude at sea / originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M. D. ; since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr. Jurin ; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, an alphabetical index, and other improvements ; particularly useful to students in the universities; travellers, sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with the mixed mathematics, geography, astronomy, and navigation by Mr. Dugdale ; the whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M. D.
Classmark: K.3., K.6.6, K.5.38, K.6.18, B.6.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A compleat system of general geography : explaining the nature and properties of the earth; viz. it's figure, magnitude, motions, situation, contents, and division into land and water, mountains, woods, desarts, lakes, rivers, &c. : with particular accounts of the different appearances of the heavens in different countries; the seasons of the year over all the globe; the tides of the sea; bays, capes, islands, rocks, sand-banks, and shelves : the state of the atmosphere; the nature of exhalations; winds ,storms, tornados &c. : the origin of springs, mineral-waters, burning mountains, mines, &c. : the uses and making of maps, globes, and sea-charts. The foundations of dialling; the art of measuring heights and distances; the art of ship-building, navigation, and the ways of finding the longitude at sea / originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M. D. ; since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr. Jurin ; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, an alphabetical index, and other improvements ; particularly useful to students in the universities; travellers, sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with the mixed mathematics, geography, astronomy, and navigation by Mr. Dugdale ; the whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M. D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T114256
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Borrowed: 1774/11/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/11/16 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 104018
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 80-81
Misclania Curiososa 1 .2d 3d Vol
Borrowed: 1775/5/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/10 (Wednesday). Classmark: E7. 29. Original Returned Text: Misclania Curiosa 1. 2 . 3dV..
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellanea curiosa. Containing a collection of some of the principal phænomena in nature, accounted for by the greatest philosophers of this age: ... In three volumes. The third edition. Revised and corrected, by W. Derham, F.R.S.
Classmark: E.7.29, L.6.18.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellanea curiosa. Containing a collection of some of the principal phænomena in nature, accounted for by the greatest philosophers of this age: ... In three volumes. The third edition. Revised and corrected, by W. Derham, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T105480
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellanea Curiosa. Containing a Collection of Some of the Principal Phaenomena in Nature
Borrowed: 1775/5/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellanea Curiosa. Containing a Collection of Some of the Principal Phaenomena in Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 103628
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 80-81
Miscel. Discourse's
Borrowed: 1774/10/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/11/7 (Monday). Classmark: C7.. 32. Original Returned Text: Miscel Discourses.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellaneous discourses concerning the dissolution and changes of the world. Wherein the primitive chaos and creation, the general deluge, fountains, formed stones, sea-shells found in the earth, subterraneous trees, mountains, earthquakes, vulcanoes, the universal conflagration and future state, are largely discussed and examined. By John Ray, fellow of the Royal Society.
Classmark: C.7.32, C.5.10.
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellaneous discourses concerning the dissolution and changes of the world. Wherein the primitive chaos and creation, the general deluge, fountains, formed stones, sea-shells found in the earth, subterraneous trees, mountains, earthquakes, vulcanoes, the universal conflagration and future state, are largely discussed and examined. By John Ray, fellow of the Royal Society.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1692. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: R14542
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellaneous Discourses concerning the Dissolution and Changes of the World
Borrowed: 1774/10/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1774/11/7 (Monday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellaneous Discourses concerning the Dissolution and Changes of the World
Record ID 104168
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 82-83
Nature Display'd 1 . 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/4/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/4/16 (Friday). Classmark: B. .. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1 - 2 Vol..
James Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1773/4/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/4/16 (Friday).
Borrower: James Robertson
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 1, Volume 2
Record ID 104573
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 84-85
Keille's Astronomy
Borrowed: 1775/3/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/3/29 (Wednesday). Classmark: B7. 13. Original Returned Text: Keille's Astronomy.
James Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Classmark: F.7.55, B.7.39.
Confidence level: Certain
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T37367
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to the True Astronomy
Borrowed: 1775/3/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/3/29 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Robertson
Author: John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 104678
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 84-85
Green's Philosophy
Borrowed: 1773/11/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/12 (Friday). Classmark: A3. 9. Original Returned Text: Green's philosophy.
Robert Young
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1755-1795. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1420772772.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Greene (Male, born c.1678, died 1730)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The Principles of the Philosophy of the Expansive and Contractive Forces. Or and Inquiry into the Principles of the Modern Philosophy, that is, in the Several Chief Rational Sciences, which are extant. In Seven Books. By Robert Greene, M. A. and Fellow of Clare-Hall.
Classmark: A.3.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Greene (Male, born c.1678, died 1730)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The Principles of the Philosophy of the Expansive and Contractive Forces. Or and Inquiry into the Principles of the Modern Philosophy, that is, in the Several Chief Rational Sciences, which are extant. In Seven Books. By Robert Greene, M. A. and Fellow of Clare-Hall.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1727. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T113292
Robert Greene (Male, born c.1678, died 1730)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Principles of the Philosophy of the Expansive and Contractive Forces
Borrowed: 1773/11/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1773/11/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Young
Author: Robert Greene (Male, born c.1678, died 1730), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Principles of the Philosophy of the Expansive and Contractive Forces
Record ID 104546
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 84-85
Marchall's philosophy
Borrowed: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/3/15 (Wednesday). Classmark: C7. 56. Original Returned Text: Marchall's philosophy.
James Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
William Marshall (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophy delineated, containing a resolution of divers knotty questions upon suddry [sic] philosophical notions: viz. Concerning the original of springs, and of their irregular ebbings and flowings. Of chymical multiplications or the increasing of quantity of liquors of distillation. Of the possibility of a persons learning in an hour or two to write his mind in a language he is ignorant of. Concerning sympathy between several parts of animal bodies, fresh water springs are asserted at the bottom of the sea. Of the sutures in the skul. Of the consistency of immense volatility with immense ponderousness of the motion of the celestial bodies about their particular axes. Concerning angles of contact. With a large cut of brass explaining divers problems. By William Marshall, Dr. of Physick of the College of Physicians, London.
Classmark: C.7.56.
Confidence level: Certain
William Marshall (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophy delineated, containing a resolution of divers knotty questions upon suddry [sic] philosophical notions: viz. Concerning the original of springs, and of their irregular ebbings and flowings. Of chymical multiplications or the increasing of quantity of liquors of distillation. Of the possibility of a persons learning in an hour or two to write his mind in a language he is ignorant of. Concerning sympathy between several parts of animal bodies, fresh water springs are asserted at the bottom of the sea. Of the sutures in the skul. Of the consistency of immense volatility with immense ponderousness of the motion of the celestial bodies about their particular axes. Concerning angles of contact. With a large cut of brass explaining divers problems. By William Marshall, Dr. of Physick of the College of Physicians, London.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1678. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R217463
William Marshall (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophy Delineated, containing a Resolution of Divers Knotty Questions upon Sundry Philosophical Notions
Borrowed: 1775/3/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/3/15 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Robertson
Author: William Marshall (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 104534
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 84-85
Varenius Geo. 1. 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1775/2/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/3/10 (Friday). Classmark: B6. 7. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geo. 1 . 2d Vol.
James Robertson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A compleat system of general geography : explaining the nature and properties of the earth; viz. it's figure, magnitude, motions, situation, contents, and division into land and water, mountains, woods, desarts, lakes, rivers, &c. : with particular accounts of the different appearances of the heavens in different countries; the seasons of the year over all the globe; the tides of the sea; bays, capes, islands, rocks, sand-banks, and shelves : the state of the atmosphere; the nature of exhalations; winds ,storms, tornados &c. : the origin of springs, mineral-waters, burning mountains, mines, &c. : the uses and making of maps, globes, and sea-charts. The foundations of dialling; the art of measuring heights and distances; the art of ship-building, navigation, and the ways of finding the longitude at sea / originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M. D. ; since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr. Jurin ; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, an alphabetical index, and other improvements ; particularly useful to students in the universities; travellers, sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with the mixed mathematics, geography, astronomy, and navigation by Mr. Dugdale ; the whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M. D.
Classmark: K.3., K.6.6, K.5.38, K.6.18, B.6.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A compleat system of general geography : explaining the nature and properties of the earth; viz. it's figure, magnitude, motions, situation, contents, and division into land and water, mountains, woods, desarts, lakes, rivers, &c. : with particular accounts of the different appearances of the heavens in different countries; the seasons of the year over all the globe; the tides of the sea; bays, capes, islands, rocks, sand-banks, and shelves : the state of the atmosphere; the nature of exhalations; winds ,storms, tornados &c. : the origin of springs, mineral-waters, burning mountains, mines, &c. : the uses and making of maps, globes, and sea-charts. The foundations of dialling; the art of measuring heights and distances; the art of ship-building, navigation, and the ways of finding the longitude at sea / originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M. D. ; since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr. Jurin ; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, an alphabetical index, and other improvements ; particularly useful to students in the universities; travellers, sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with the mixed mathematics, geography, astronomy, and navigation by Mr. Dugdale ; the whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M. D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 39 borrowing records
ESTC: T114256
Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Borrowed: 1775/2/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/3/10 (Friday).
Borrower: James Robertson
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 104765
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 86-87
Fontenell on plura. of Worlds
Borrowed: 1772/11/6 (Friday). Returned: 1772/12/8 (Tuesday). Classmark: M7. 16. Original Returned Text: Fontenell's plu. Worlds.
Thomas Cooper Couper
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1374124132.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds. By Monsieur de Fontenelle. Translated by Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq. To which is added. Mr. Addison's Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy.
Classmark: K.6.11, K.7.11, M.7.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds. By Monsieur de Fontenelle. Translated by Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq. To which is added. Mr. Addison's Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 12mo.
Translators: Mrs. A Behn, Mr. J. Glanvil, John Hughes, Esq; and William Gardner Esq.
Number of borrowings: 20
ESTC: T137578
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds with Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/11/6 (Friday). Returned: 1772/12/8 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Thomas Cooper Couper
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Week's Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds with Defence on the Newtonian Philosophy
Record ID 104930
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 90-91
Keill's astronomy
Borrowed: 1772/11/13 (Friday). Returned: 1772/12/4 (Friday). Classmark: B7. 39. Original Returned Text: Keill's Astronomy.
Alexander Salmon/Salmond
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Classmark: F.7.55, B.7.39.
Confidence level: Certain
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to the true astronomy: or, astronomical lectures, read in the astronomical school of the University of Oxford. By John Keill, M. D. Fellow of the Royal-Society, and professor of astronomy in that University.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 32
ESTC: T37367
John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to the True Astronomy
Borrowed: 1772/11/13 (Friday). Returned: 1772/12/4 (Friday).
Borrower: Alexander Salmon/Salmond
Author: John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 104969
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 92-93
Boyle philoso. Essays
Borrowed: 1772/12/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/12/26 (Saturday). Classmark: D5. 3. Original Returned Text: Boyle Philosophical Essays.
Robert Robertson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1407401356.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Certain physiological essays and other tracts; written at distant times, and on several occasions. By the honourable Robert Boyle. The second edition. Wherein some of the tracts are enlarged by experiments, and the work is increased by the addition of a discourse about the absolute rest in bodies.
Classmark: F.7.25, D.5.3.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Certain physiological essays and other tracts; written at distant times, and on several occasions. By the honourable Robert Boyle. The second edition. Wherein some of the tracts are enlarged by experiments, and the work is increased by the addition of a discourse about the absolute rest in bodies.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1669. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: R17579
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Certain Physiological Essays and Other Tracts
Borrowed: 1772/12/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/12/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Robertson
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 104999
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 92-93
Nature Display'd 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1773/2/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/9 (Tuesday). Classmark: B5.26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1 & 2 Vol.
Robert Robertson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1407401356.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1773/2/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1773/3/9 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Robertson
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 1, Volume 2
Record ID 105071
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 94-95
Donn's Epitome
Borrowed: 1776/2/27 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/2/27 (Tuesday). Original Returned Text: Donn's Epitome.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Classmark: F.6.13, L.9.47.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the Use of the globes, and of an improved analemma, By which may be solved the common Problems of the celestial globe. Designed for the use of schools. The Whole, being a proper memorial-book, for Young Ladies or Gentlemen, who attend public Courses; more particularly those of the Author. By Benjamin Donn, master of the mathematical-academy, At Bristol.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: c.1769. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T62889
Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Epitome of Natural and Experimental Philosophy
Borrowed: 1776/2/27 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/2/27 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 106073
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 96-97
System of Magick
Borrowed: 1776/2/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/2/21 (Wednesday). Classmark: A5 .28. Original Returned Text: System of Magick.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of magick; or, a history of the black art, being an historical account of mankind's most early dealing with the devil; and how the acquaintance on both sides first began / [By Daniel Defoe].
Classmark: A.5.28.
Confidence level: Certain
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of magick; or, a history of the black art, being an historical account of mankind's most early dealing with the devil; and how the acquaintance on both sides first began / [By Daniel Defoe].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Magick
Borrowed: 1776/2/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/2/21 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 105956
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 96-97
Hist of Aparitions
Borrowed: 1775/11/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/11/15 (Wednesday). Classmark: A5 .27. Original Returned Text: Hist. aparitions.
Andrew Duncan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1755-1827. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377770044.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student.
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the history and reality of apparitions. Being an account of what they are, and what they are not; whence they come, and whence they come not. As Also How we may distinguish between the Apparitions of Good and Evil Spirits, and how we ought to Behave to them. with A great Variety of Surprizing and Diverting Examples, never Publish’d before.
Classmark: A.5.27.
Confidence level: Certain
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the history and reality of apparitions. Being an account of what they are, and what they are not; whence they come, and whence they come not. As Also How we may distinguish between the Apparitions of Good and Evil Spirits, and how we ought to Behave to them. with A great Variety of Surprizing and Diverting Examples, never Publish’d before.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1727. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 12
ESTC: T70822
Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the History and Reality of Apparitions
Borrowed: 1775/11/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/11/15 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 106262
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 98-99
Nature Display'd Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1776/2/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1776/2/22 (Thursday). Classmark: B5 .26. Original Returned Text: Ditto Vol 3d.
Patrick ('Clerk') Wilson Clerk/Clark
Gender: Male.
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
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. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 96 borrowing records
ESTC: N24038
Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Borrowed: 1776/2/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1776/2/22 (Thursday).
Borrower: Patrick ('Clerk') Wilson Clerk/Clark
Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3