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Record ID 170061
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 113
Nature display'd Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1770/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/4/14 (Saturday). Classmark: B5.26. Original Returned Text: Nature display'd Vol 3d.
Ebenezer Marshal
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: 1770/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/4/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Ebenezer Marshal
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 170058
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 113
Nature Display ' d 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1770/2/27 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/3/17 (Saturday). Classmark: B5 . 26. Original Returned Text: Nature display'd 1 &2 Vol.
Ebenezer Marshal
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: 1770/2/27 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/3/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Ebenezer Marshal
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 170223
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 116
Oeuvers De Fountenell 4 & 5th Vol
Borrowed: 1769/12/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/1/15 (Monday). Classmark: N6. 21. Original Returned Text: Oevers De Fontenll 4 & 5 V..
Stewart West
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Oeuvres de Monsieur de Fontenelle : des académies, françoise, des sciences, des belles-lettres, de Londres, de Nancy, de Berlin & de Rome.
Classmark: N.6.21, N.8.30.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Oeuvres de Monsieur de Fontenelle : des académies, françoise, des sciences, des belles-lettres, de Londres, de Nancy, de Berlin & de Rome.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1758-1761.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 3 borrowing records
Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Works of Fontenelle
Borrowed: 1769/12/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/1/15 (Monday).
Borrower: Stewart West
Author: Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 170271
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 117
Brooke's N. Hist: 3 . 4 . 5 & 6 V.
Borrowed: 1769/4/7 (Friday). Returned: 1769/4/12 (Wednesday). Classmark: L6 . 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's N . hist. 3 .4 . 5 & 6 V..
Robert Milligan
Gender: Male.
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 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
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: 1769/4/7 (Friday). Returned: 1769/4/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Robert Milligan
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 170268
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 117
Brooke's N: Hist: 1 & 2 V.
Borrowed: 1769/4/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1769/5/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: L6. 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's N: hist: 1 & 2 V..
Robert Milligan
Gender: Male.
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: 1769/4/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1769/5/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Robert Milligan
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 170742
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 118
Rutherforth's N- philosophy V 1st
Borrowed: 1769/11/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/3/12 (Monday). Classmark: O4. 3. Original Returned Text: Ruther: N. phi Vol 1st.
James Nairne
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1750-1819. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1401500028.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Classmark: L.4.3, O.4.3, M.3.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 95 times in 75 borrowing records
ESTC: T150276
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Natural Philosophy
Borrowed: 1769/11/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/3/12 (Monday).
Borrower: James Nairne
Author: Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 170727
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 118
Derham Phy: Theology
Borrowed: 1769/11/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1769/11/15 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q4. 1. Original Returned Text: Derham Phy. Theolog:.
James Nairne
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1750-1819. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1401500028.
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: 1769/11/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1769/11/15 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Nairne
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 170733
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 118
Cotte's Lectures
Borrowed: 1769/11/13 (Monday). Returned: 1769/11/23 (Thursday). Classmark: B7. 19. Original Returned Text: Cott's Lectures.
James Nairne
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1750-1819. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1401500028.
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: 1769/11/13 (Monday). Returned: 1769/11/23 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Nairne
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 170760
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 118
Rutherforth's Na : phi. Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1770/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/4/14 (Saturday). Classmark: O4 . 3. Original Returned Text: Ruther. Na . phi Vol 2d.
James Nairne
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1750-1819. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1401500028.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Classmark: L.4.3, O.4.3, M.3.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 95 times in 75 borrowing records
ESTC: T150276
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Natural Philosophy
Borrowed: 1770/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/4/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Nairne
Author: Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 171069
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 120
Mod: Chemistry
Borrowed: 1769/10/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1769/11/15 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q5 .19. Original Returned Text: Mod: Chemistry.
Alexander Meldrum
Gender: Male.
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: 1769/10/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1769/11/15 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Meldrum
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 171285
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 122
Newton's System of the world
Borrowed: 1771/6/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/6/27 (Thursday). Classmark: B7. 34. Original Returned Text: N. System of ye- World.
William Donaldson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376842628.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A treatise of the system of the world. By Sir Isaac Newton. Translated into English.
Classmark: B.7.34, B.6.37?.
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A treatise of the system of the world.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T14938
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Treatise of the System of the World
Borrowed: 1771/6/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/6/27 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Donaldson
Author: Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 171393
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 123
Franklin on Electrisity
Borrowed: 1771/6/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/10/2 (Wednesday). Classmark: L5. 13. Original Returned Text: Frankling on Electricity.
Stewart West
Gender: Male.
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: 1771/6/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/10/2 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Stewart West
Author: Benjamin Franklin (Male, born 1706, died 1790), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Experiments and Observations on Electricity, made in Philadelphia in America
Record ID 171366
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 123
Whytt's Essay s
Borrowed: 1769/11/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1769/11/7 (Tuesday). Classmark: P5 . 30. Original Returned Text: Whytt's Essay's.
James Ferguson
Gender: Male.
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: 1769/11/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1769/11/7 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Ferguson
Author: Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 171576
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 125
Varenius Geo.. 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1770/3/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/3/1 (Thursday). Classmark: B6 -7. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geo. 1 & 2d Vol.
Robert Milligan
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: 1770/3/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/3/1 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Milligan
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 171564
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 125
Brooke's Na: hist 1 &2 Vol
Borrowed: 1770/1/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/1/18 (Thursday). Classmark: L6. 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na. hist. 1 & 2d Vol.
Robert Milligan
Gender: Male.
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: 1770/1/13 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/1/18 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Milligan
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 171879
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 128
Sal. Geo. Gram.
Borrowed: 1770/11/30 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/23 (Wednesday). Classmark: B5 .31. Original Returned Text: Sal: Geo: Gram:.
George Gib
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Classmark: L.6.6, B.5.31, B.4.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T69005
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical and Historical Grammar
Borrowed: 1770/11/30 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: George Gib
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 172095
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 131
Don's philo.
Borrowed: 1772/2/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/2/18 (Tuesday). 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: 1772/2/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/2/18 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Webster
Author: Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 172248
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 133
Brooke's Art of angling
Borrowed: 1770/4/16 (Monday). Returned: 1770/5/12 (Saturday). Classmark: ---- --. Original Returned Text: Brook's Art of angling.
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.
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of angling, rock and sea-fishing: with the natural history of river, pond, and sea-fish. Illustrated with 133 cutts. [Brookes]
Classmark: Q.8.50.
Confidence level: Very likely
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of angling, rock and sea-fishing: with the natural history of river, pond, and sea-fish.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 18
ESTC: T139117
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Art of Angling, Rock and Sea-Fishing: with the Natural History of River, Pond, and Sea-Fish
Borrowed: 1770/4/16 (Monday). Returned: 1770/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Fleming
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Art of Angling, Rock and Sea-Fishing: with the Natural History of River, Pond, and Sea-Fish
Record ID 172962
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 143
Geo. Dict.
Borrowed: 1771/6/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/6/26 (Wednesday). Classmark: B7. 11. Original Returned Text: Geo. Dictionary.
Walter Wilson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical dictionary : containing a brief description of the countries, empires, kingdoms, provinces, cities, towns, mountains, rivers, lakes, gulfs, straits, isles, bayes, capes, &c. of the world / translated from the French; with great improvements from the best modern books of voyages and travels, and from the most accurate maps and sea-charts.
Classmark: B.7.11.
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical dictionary : containing a brief description of the countries, empires, kingdoms, provinces, cities, towns, mountains, rivers, lakes, gulfs, straits, isles, bayes, capes, &c. of the world / translated from the French; with great improvements from the best modern books of voyages and travels, and from the most accurate maps and sea-charts.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T39855
Borrowed: 1771/6/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/6/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Walter Wilson
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 172998
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 144
Memoirs Royal Acadmy V 1st
Borrowed: 1770/1/5 (Friday). Returned: 1770/2/3 (Saturday). Classmark: Q5 . 17. Original Returned Text: Memoirs Ro. Aca: V1st.
David Methven
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophical history and memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris: or, An abridgment of all the papers relating to natural philosophy, which have been publish'd by the members of that illustrious society for the year 1699 to 1720. With many curious observations relating to the natural history and anatomy of animals, &c. Illustrated with copper-plates. The whole translated and abridged, by John Martin, F.R.S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge; and Ephraim Chambers, F.R.S. Author of the Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. In five volumes.
Classmark: K.5., Q.5.17, P.5.13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophical history and memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris: or, An abridgment of all the papers relating to natural philosophy, which have been publish'd by the members of that illustrious society for the year 1699 to 1720. With many curious observations relating to the natural history and anatomy of animals, &c. Illustrated with copper-plates. The whole translated and abridged, by John Martin, F.R.S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge; and Ephraim Chambers, F.R.S. Author of the Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. In five volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742. Format: 8vo.
Translators: John Martyn
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T131275
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical History and Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris
Borrowed: 1770/1/5 (Friday). Returned: 1770/2/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Methven
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophical History and Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 173199
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 146
Rutherforth's Na - phi . Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1772/1/3 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/27 (Monday). Classmark: O4 . 3. Original Returned Text: Ruther. Na. phi. Vol 1st.
James Jack
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Classmark: L.4.3, O.4.3, M.3.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 95 times in 75 borrowing records
ESTC: T150276
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Natural Philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/1/3 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/27 (Monday).
Borrower: James Jack
Author: Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 173202
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 146
Cosme Heora &C 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/1/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/2. Classmark: -- -. Original Returned Text: Cosmo Heora 1 & 2 Vol.
James Jack
Gender: Male.
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: 1772/1/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/2.
Borrower: James Jack
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 173502
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 151
Ray's Wisdom of God
Borrowed: 1769/12/7 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/1/4 (Thursday). Classmark: P4. 48. Original Returned Text: Ray's Wisdom of God.
Wemyss Robertson
Gender: Male.
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: 1769/12/7 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/1/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: Wemyss Robertson
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Record ID 173715
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 154
Ray's Wisdom of God
Borrowed: 1770/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/5/3 (Thursday). Classmark: P4 .48. Original Returned Text: Ray's Wisdom of God.
David Sim
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1823. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1410005572.
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: 1770/4/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1770/5/3 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Sim
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Record ID 173781
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 155
Brooke's art of angling
Borrowed: 1770/2/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/3/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q8. 50. Original Returned Text: Brooke's art of angling.
James Cargill
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1371680620.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of angling, rock and sea-fishing: with the natural history of river, pond, and sea-fish. Illustrated with 133 cutts. [Brookes]
Classmark: Q.8.50.
Confidence level: Very likely
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The art of angling, rock and sea-fishing: with the natural history of river, pond, and sea-fish.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 18
ESTC: T139117
Richard Brookes (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Art of Angling, Rock and Sea-Fishing: with the Natural History of River, Pond, and Sea-Fish
Borrowed: 1770/2/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/3/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Cargill
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Art of Angling, Rock and Sea-Fishing: with the Natural History of River, Pond, and Sea-Fish
Record ID 174048
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 157
Ray's Wisdom of God
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Classmark: P4 . 48. Original Returned Text: Ray's Wisdom of God.
John Gordon
Gender: Male.
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: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1770/12/13 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Gordon
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Record ID 174075
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 158
Cott's Lectures
Borrowed: 1770/1/26 (Friday). Returned: 1770/1/27 (Saturday). Classmark: B7. 19. Original Returned Text: Cott's lectures.
James Wemyss
Gender: Male.
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: 1770/1/26 (Friday). Returned: 1770/1/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Wemyss
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 174072
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 158
Ray's Wisdom of God
Borrowed: 1770/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1770/1/27 (Saturday). Classmark: P4.48. Original Returned Text: Ray's Wisdom of God.
James Wemyss
Gender: Male.
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: 1770/1/15 (Monday). Returned: 1770/1/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: James Wemyss
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Record ID 174078
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 158
Maclaurin on Newt. Phi :
Borrowed: 1770/1/26 (Friday). Returned: 1770/2/2 (Friday). Classmark: L3. 9. Original Returned Text: Macklawrin' Newt. Phi..
James Wemyss
Gender: Male.
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: 1770/1/26 (Friday). Returned: 1770/2/2 (Friday).
Borrower: James Wemyss
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 174330
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 160
Buffun's Na: hist 2 & 3 Vol
Borrowed: 1770/4/23 (Monday). Returned: 1770/9/19 (Wednesday). Classmark: L4 - 2. Original Returned Text: Buffun's Na. hist 2 & 3 Vol.
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.
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, Volume 3
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: 1770/4/23 (Monday). Returned: 1770/9/19 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
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, Volume 3
Record ID 174429
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 161
Varenius Geo. Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1772/6/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/7/15 (Wednesday). Classmark: B. -. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geo Vol 1st.
William Villettes
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1808. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1416479076.
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
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: 1772/6/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/7/15 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Villettes
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 174549
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 163
Linnæi Genera plantarum
Borrowed: 1770/8/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/8/22 (Wednesday). Classmark: N5. 15. Original Returned Text: Linnæi Genra plantarum.
James McDiarmid
Gender: Male.
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: 1770/8/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/8/22 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James McDiarmid
Author: Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 174789
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 166
Keill's Astronomy
Borrowed: 1772/2/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/2/4 (Tuesday). Classmark: B7. 39. Original Returned Text: Keill'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.
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: 1772/2/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/2/4 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: John Keill (Male, born 1671, died 1721), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 174879
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 168
Vareneus Geo, 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1770/6/6 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/7/4 (Wednesday). Classmark: B6. 7. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geo. 1&2 V..
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.
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: 1770/6/6 (Wednesday). Returned: 1770/7/4 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Wilson
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 175110
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 170
Pontopidan's Na. hist Norway
Borrowed: 1771/4/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/4/6 (Saturday). Classmark: O1 . 12. Original Returned Text: Pentopi. his. Norway.
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.
Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The natural history of Norway: containing, a particular and accurate account of the temperature of the air, the different soils, waters, vegetables, metals, minerals, stones, beasts, birds, and fishes; together with the dispositions, customs, and manner of living of the Inhabitants: interspersed with physiological notes from eminent writers, and transactions of academies. In two parts. Translated from the Danish original of the Right Revd. Erich Pontoppidan, Bishop of Bergen in Norway, and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Copenhagen. Illustrated with copper plates, and a general map of Norway.
Classmark: O.1.12, O.2.9.
Confidence level: Certain
Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The natural history of Norway: containing, a particular and accurate account of the temperature of the air, the different soils, waters, vegetables, metals, minerals, stones, beasts, birds, and fishes; together with the dispositions, customs, and manner of living of the Inhabitants: interspersed with physiological notes from eminent writers, and transactions of academies. In two parts. Translated from the Danish original of the Right Revd. Erich Pontoppidan, Bishop of Bergen in Norway, and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Copenhagen. Illustrated with copper plates, and a general map of Norway.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: folio.
Translators: Berthelson, Andreas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 13 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T89156
Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of Norway
Borrowed: 1771/4/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/4/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 175419
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 175
Varenius Geo. Vol 1st & 2d
Borrowed: 1771/2/18 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/10 (Friday). Classmark: B6 7. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geo. 1&2 Vol.
John Jobson
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: 1771/2/18 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/10 (Friday).
Borrower: John Jobson
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 175413
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 175
Baxter's Matho 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/1/28 (Monday). Returned: 1771/2/4 (Monday). Classmark: B6. 2. Original Returned Text: Baxter's Matho 1 & 2 Vol.
John Jobson
Gender: Male.
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: 1771/1/28 (Monday). Returned: 1771/2/4 (Monday).
Borrower: John Jobson
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 175416
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 175
Cote's Lectures
Borrowed: 1771/2/4 (Monday). Returned: 1771/4/2 (Tuesday). Classmark: B7. 19. Original Returned Text: Cote's lectures.
John Jobson
Gender: Male.
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: 1771/2/4 (Monday). Returned: 1771/4/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: John Jobson
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 175830
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 181
Brooke's Na. hist. 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/2/18 (Monday). Classmark: L6 , 12. Original Returned Text: Brookes Na .hist 1 & 2 V..
Alexander MacKenzie
Gender: Male.
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: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/2/18 (Monday).
Borrower: Alexander MacKenzie
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 176079
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 185
Brooke's Na. hist 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/2/8 (Friday). Returned: 1771/2/18 (Monday). Classmark: ---- --. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na. hist. 3 & 4 Vol.
William Ritchie
Gender: Male.
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 3, Volume 4
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: 1771/2/8 (Friday). Returned: 1771/2/18 (Monday).
Borrower: William Ritchie
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 176076
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 185
Brooke's Na. hist. 5 & 6 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/8 (Friday). Classmark: L6- 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na. hist. 5 & 6 V..
William Ritchie
Gender: Male.
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 5, Volume 6
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: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/8 (Friday).
Borrower: William Ritchie
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 176127
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 186
Green's princip. of phi.
Borrowed: 1771/11/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/5 (Thursday). Classmark: A3 . 9. Original Returned Text: Green's prin. of Phi..
James Saunders
Gender: Male.
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: 1771/11/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/5 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Saunders
Author: Robert Greene (Male, born c.1678, died 1730), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Principles of the Philosophy of the Expansive and Contractive Forces
Record ID 176121
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 186
Green's prin. of phy.
Borrowed: 1771/1/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/25 (Monday). Classmark: A3 . 9. Original Returned Text: Green's prin. of Phi.
James Saunders
Gender: Male.
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: 1771/1/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/25 (Monday).
Borrower: James Saunders
Author: Robert Greene (Male, born c.1678, died 1730), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Principles of the Philosophy of the Expansive and Contractive Forces
Record ID 176139
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 186
Maclaurin on Newton's philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/2/17 (Monday). Returned: 1772/2/17 (Monday). Classmark: L3. 9. Original Returned Text: McLaurinon New. phi.
James Saunders
Gender: Male.
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: 1772/2/17 (Monday). Returned: 1772/2/17 (Monday).
Borrower: James Saunders
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 176289
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 189
Nature Disply' dd Vol3
Borrowed: 1772/1/28 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/2/4 (Tuesday). Classmark: B5 .26. Original Returned Text: Nature Didply'd Vol 3d.
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.
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: 1772/1/28 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/2/4 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Henry Dempster
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 176436
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 192
Nature Display 'd 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/1/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/15 (Tuesday). Classmark: B5 .26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1 &2 V..
Andrew Bell (2nd)
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: 1771/1/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Andrew Bell (2nd)
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 176574
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 194
System of Magick
Borrowed: 1771/2/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Classmark: A5 . 28. Original Returned Text: System of Magick.
Thomas Douglas
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377047308.
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: 1771/2/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/15 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Douglas
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 176673
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 195
Hist- Lapland &.C.
Borrowed: 1772/4/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/27 (Monday). Classmark: P3- 3. Original Returned Text: Hist - Lapland &C.
Robert Robertson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1407397924.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history of Lapland wherein are shewed the original, manners, habits, marriages, conjurations, &c. of that people. Written by John Scheffer, professor of law and rhetoric at Upsal in Sweden.
Classmark: P.3.3, K.5.5.
Confidence level: Likely
Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history of Lapland wherein are shewed the original, manners, habits, marriages, conjurations, &c. of that people. Written by John Scheffer, professor of law and rhetoric at Upsal in Sweden.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1674. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: R183263
Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of Lapland
Borrowed: 1772/4/1 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/27 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Robertson
Author: Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 176736
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 196
Missellani Curiosia Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1772/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1772/3/9 (Monday). Classmark: E7. 29. Original Returned Text: Miscel. Curi. V 3d.
James Ramsay
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1754-1775. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1405448716.
Occupation (normalised): 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 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: 1772/2/28 (Friday). Returned: 1772/3/9 (Monday).
Borrower: James Ramsay
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 3
Record ID 176949
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 199
Lewis's Chemistry
Borrowed: 1772/1/3 (Friday). Returned: 1772/6/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: R6. 27. Original Returned Text: Lewiss's Chemistry.
George Campbell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1742-1781. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1371156884.
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: 1772/1/3 (Friday). Returned: 1772/6/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: George Campbell
Author: William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 176973
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 200
Nature Display'd Vol 3d.
Borrowed: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/6 (Wednesday). Classmark: ---- ---. Original Returned Text: Nature Display-d 3d&V.45.
Alexander Bishop
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1367160476.
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: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Bishop
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 176970
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 200
Nature Display 'd 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/1/18 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Classmark: B5 . 26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1&2.
Alexander Bishop
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1367160476.
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: 1771/1/18 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Bishop
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 176979
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 200
Hist. of Lapland &C
Borrowed: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/11 (Monday). Classmark: - -. Original Returned Text: Hist. of Lapland.
Alexander Bishop
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1367160476.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history of Lapland wherein are shewed the original, manners, habits, marriages, conjurations, &c. of that people. Written by John Scheffer, professor of law and rhetoric at Upsal in Sweden.
Classmark: P.3.3, K.5.5.
Confidence level: Likely
Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history of Lapland wherein are shewed the original, manners, habits, marriages, conjurations, &c. of that people. Written by John Scheffer, professor of law and rhetoric at Upsal in Sweden.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1674. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: R183263
Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of Lapland
Borrowed: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/11 (Monday).
Borrower: Alexander Bishop
Author: Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 177000
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 200
Hist of Apparitions
Borrowed: 1771/3/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/3/27 (Wednesday). Classmark: A5 - 21. Original Returned Text: Hist. of apparitions.
Alexander Bishop
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1367160476.
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: 1771/3/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/3/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Bishop
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 177243
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 203
Sloan's hist Jameca Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1771/6/19 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: O . 12. Original Returned Text: Sloan's hist- Jamica V1st.
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.
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: 1771/6/19 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
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 177318
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 204
Green's princi. of phi-
Borrowed: 1771/11/4 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/9 (Saturday). Classmark: A - -. Original Returned Text: Green's princi. of phi..
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 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: 1771/11/4 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Robert Greene (Male, born c.1678, died 1730), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Principles of the Philosophy of the Expansive and Contractive Forces
Record ID 177600
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 208
Cosmo. Heoria &c
Borrowed: 1771/11/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/27 (Friday). Classmark: B6. 2. Original Returned Text: Cosmo. Heoria &C.
William Henderson
Gender: Male.
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: 1771/11/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/27 (Friday).
Borrower: William Henderson
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 177603
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 208
Rutherforth's Na: phi Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1771/11/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/1/3 (Friday). Classmark: O4 . 3. Original Returned Text: Ruther. Na. phi. Vol 1st.
William Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Classmark: L.4.3, O.4.3, M.3.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 95 times in 75 borrowing records
ESTC: T150276
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Natural Philosophy
Borrowed: 1771/11/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/1/3 (Friday).
Borrower: William Henderson
Author: Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 177618
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 208
Don's philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/3/27 (Friday). Returned: 1772/3/31 (Tuesday). Classmark: F . .. Original Returned Text: Don's philosophy Vol 1st .
William Henderson
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: 1772/3/27 (Friday). Returned: 1772/3/31 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Henderson
Author: Benjamin Donne (Male, born 1729, died 1798), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 177615
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 208
Rutherforth's Na- phi Vol 1st
Borrowed: 1772/3/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/3/31 (Tuesday). Classmark: --- --. Original Returned Text: Rutherforth Na. phi Vol 1st.
William Henderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Classmark: L.4.3, O.4.3, M.3.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Natural Philosophy, Being a Course of Lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D. F.R.S. Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In Two Volumes.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 95 times in 75 borrowing records
ESTC: T150276
Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Natural Philosophy
Borrowed: 1772/3/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/3/31 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Henderson
Author: Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 177711
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 209
Salmon's Geo , Grammar
Borrowed: 1772/6/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/7/8 (Wednesday). Classmark: B6 .31. Original Returned Text: Salmon's Geo. Grammar.
Thomas Fairful
Gender: Male.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Classmark: L.6.6, B.5.31, B.4.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T69005
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical and Historical Grammar
Borrowed: 1772/6/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/7/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Fairful
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 177723
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 210
Nature Displayed Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1770/12/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/24 (Thursday). Classmark: B5 . 26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display' d-Vol 3d.
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.
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: 1770/12/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/24 (Thursday).
Borrower: David Hill
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 177780
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 211
Chemistry & pharmacy
Borrowed: 1772/4/16 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/4/18 (Saturday). Classmark: Q5 . 19. Original Returned Text: Chemistry & pharmacy.
Robert Stevenson
Gender: Male.
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: 1772/4/16 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/4/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Stevenson
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 177765
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 211
Lewiss. Chymiestry
Borrowed: 1772/1/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/1/29 (Wednesday). Classmark: R6 .27. Original Returned Text: Lewiss Chemistry.
Robert Stevenson
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: 1772/1/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/1/29 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Robert Stevenson
Author: William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 177813
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 212
Brooke's Na- hist 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Classmark: L6 . 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na hist 3 & 4 V ..
Andrew Bell (3rd)
Gender: Male.
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 3, Volume 4
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: 1771/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Andrew Bell (3rd)
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 177807
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 212
Nature Display'd 1 & 2 V .
Borrowed: 1771/1/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/1/18 (Friday). Classmark: B5 .26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1&2 V..
Andrew Bell (3rd)
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: 1771/1/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/1/18 (Friday).
Borrower: Andrew Bell (3rd)
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 178038
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 217
Brooke's Na . hist 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/11 (Monday). Classmark: L6. 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na, hist 1 & 2 Vol.
William Chalmers
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1372233716.
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: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/11 (Monday).
Borrower: William Chalmers
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 178035
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 217
Brooke's Na. hist 3 & 4 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/6 (Wednesday). Classmark: ---- --. Original Returned Text: Brooke's N. hist. 3 & 4 Vol.
William Chalmers
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1372233716.
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 3, Volume 4
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: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/6 (Wednesday).
Borrower: William Chalmers
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 178032
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 217
Brooke's Na . hist 5 & 6 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Classmark: L6 . 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na . hist 5 & 6 Vol.
William Chalmers
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. c. 1755. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1372233716.
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 5, Volume 6
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: 1771/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Chalmers
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 178257
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 219
System of the World
Borrowed: 1772/4/16 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/4/18 (Saturday). Classmark: B7. 34. Original Returned Text: System of the World.
Alexander Mair
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1781. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1397066444.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A treatise of the system of the world. By Sir Isaac Newton. Translated into English.
Classmark: B.7.34, B.6.37?.
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A treatise of the system of the world.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 29
ESTC: T14938
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Treatise of the System of the World
Borrowed: 1772/4/16 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/4/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Mair
Author: Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 178200
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 219
Nature Display'd Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1771/2/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/2/13 (Wednesday). Classmark: -- --. Original Returned Text: Nature Displayed Vol 3d.
Alexander Mair
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1781. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1397066444.
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: 1771/2/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/2/13 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Mair
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 178197
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 219
Nature Display'd 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/12 (Tuesday). Classmark: B5 . 26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1 & 2 Vol.
Alexander Mair
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1757-1781. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1397066444.
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: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/12 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Alexander Mair
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 178335
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 221
Nature Display'd 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/3/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/4/8 (Monday). Classmark: B5 .26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1 & 2V..
Allan 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: 1771/3/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/4/8 (Monday).
Borrower: Allan 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 178515
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 224
Bacon's Works Vol 2d
Borrowed: 1772/3/31 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/5/20 (Wednesday). Classmark: L2 . 9. Original Returned Text: Bacon's Works Vol 2d.
Mr William Ritchie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Francis Bacon (Male, born 1561, died 1626)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, Lord High Chancellor of England. In four volumes. With several Additional Pieces, Never before printed in any Edition of his Works. To which is prefixed, a new life of the author, By Mr. Mallet.
Classmark: K.2.7, L.2.7, L.2.9.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Bacon (Male, born 1561, died 1626)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, Lord High Chancellor of England. In four volumes. With several Additional Pieces, Never before printed in any Edition of his Works. To which is prefixed, a new life of the author, By Mr. Mallet.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 79 times in 75 borrowing records
ESTC: T52745
Francis Bacon (Male, born 1561, died 1626)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Francis Bacon
Borrowed: 1772/3/31 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/5/20 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Ritchie
Author: Francis Bacon (Male, born 1561, died 1626), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 178539
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 224
Buffon's Natural History V. 1st
Borrowed: 1772/7/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/7/29 (Wednesday). Classmark: L . .. Original Returned Text: Buffon's Na. hist V 1st.
Mr William Ritchie
Gender: Male.
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 1
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: 1772/7/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/7/29 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Ritchie
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 1
Record ID 178644
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 225
Nature Display'd 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1772/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/4/6 (Monday). Classmark: B . .. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1 &2 Vol.
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.
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: 1772/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/4/6 (Monday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
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 178839
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 228
Nature display'd 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/9/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/9 (Saturday). Classmark: B5 . 26. Original Returned Text: Nature display'd 1 & 2 Vol.
Mr William Ritchie
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: 1771/9/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Ritchie
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 178905
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 229
Lewis's Chemistry
Borrowed: 1772/2/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/2/26 (Wednesday). Classmark: R6. 27. Original Returned Text: Lewiss's Chemistry.
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 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: 1772/2/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/2/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John West
Author: William Lewis (Male, born 1708, died 1781), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 179007
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 231
Salmon GeographicalGrammar
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday). Classmark: B5 .31. Original Returned Text: Salmons..Geo. Grammar.
William Donaldson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376842628.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Classmark: L.6.6, B.5.31, B.4.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T69005
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical and Historical Grammar
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Donaldson
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 179001
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 231
Varenius Geography. 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday). Classmark: B6- 7. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geo. 1 & 2 Vol.
William Donaldson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376842628.
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: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Donaldson
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 179010
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 231
Guthrie's Geo. Gram.
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday). Classmark: E4. 38. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Geo. Gram-.
William Donaldson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376842628.
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: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/4/10 (Friday).
Borrower: William Donaldson
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 179100
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 234
Nature Display'd 1 & 2 Vol.
Borrowed: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Returned: 1772/2/13 (Thursday). Classmark: B5 .26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display'd 1 &2 V. .
James Milne Mylne
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: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Returned: 1772/2/13 (Thursday).
Borrower: James Milne Mylne
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 179163
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 236
Hist. of apparitions
Borrowed: 1772/4/13 (Monday). Returned: 1772/4/24 (Friday). Classmark: A5- 27. Original Returned Text: Hist. of apparitions.
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.
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: 1772/4/13 (Monday). Returned: 1772/4/24 (Friday).
Borrower: Francis Grant
Author: Daniel Defoe (Male, born c.1661, died 1731), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 179646
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 241
Hill's Urania
Borrowed: 1772/10/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/10/7 (Wednesday). Classmark: F 4 . 4. Original Returned Text: Hill's Urania.
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 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: 1772/10/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/10/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 179655
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 241
Hamilton's Essays
Borrowed: 1772/10/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/10/25 (Sunday). Classmark: F.6. 23. Original Returned Text: Hamilton's Essays.
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.
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: 1772/10/21 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/10/25 (Sunday).
Borrower: Andrew Duncan
Author: Hugh Hamilton (Male, born 1729, died 1805), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 179961
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 248
Hist. of Lapland &c
Borrowed: 1772/1/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/1/8 (Wednesday). Classmark: P3 . 3. Original Returned Text: Hist. of Lapland.
Andrew Bell (3rd)
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history of Lapland wherein are shewed the original, manners, habits, marriages, conjurations, &c. of that people. Written by John Scheffer, professor of law and rhetoric at Upsal in Sweden.
Classmark: P.3.3, K.5.5.
Confidence level: Likely
Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history of Lapland wherein are shewed the original, manners, habits, marriages, conjurations, &c. of that people. Written by John Scheffer, professor of law and rhetoric at Upsal in Sweden.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1674. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: R183263
Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of Lapland
Borrowed: 1772/1/4 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/1/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Andrew Bell (3rd)
Author: Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 179997
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 248
Woodworth''s Na. hist.
Borrowed: 1772/4/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/20 (Monday). Classmark: B7. 33. Original Returned Text: Woodworth's Na. hist..
Andrew Bell (3rd)
Gender: Male.
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: 1772/4/18 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/4/20 (Monday).
Borrower: Andrew Bell (3rd)
Author: John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 180189
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 253
Cosmo Heoria & C
Borrowed: 1771/12/27 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/29 (Wednesday). Classmark: B6. 2. Original Returned Text: Cosmo Heora 1 & 2 Vol.
James McNeil
Gender: Male.
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: 1771/12/27 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/29 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James McNeil
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 180213
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 255
Bacon's Works Vol 3d
Borrowed: 1771/11/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/4 (Wednesday). Classmark: L. .. Original Returned Text: Bacon's Works Vol 3d.
Alexander Luders
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Francis Bacon (Male, born 1561, died 1626)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, Lord High Chancellor of England. In four volumes. With several Additional Pieces, Never before printed in any Edition of his Works. To which is prefixed, a new life of the author, By Mr. Mallet.
Classmark: K.2.7, L.2.7, L.2.9.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Bacon (Male, born 1561, died 1626)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, Lord High Chancellor of England. In four volumes. With several Additional Pieces, Never before printed in any Edition of his Works. To which is prefixed, a new life of the author, By Mr. Mallet.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 79 times in 75 borrowing records
ESTC: T52745
Francis Bacon (Male, born 1561, died 1626)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Francis Bacon
Borrowed: 1771/11/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/4 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Luders
Author: Francis Bacon (Male, born 1561, died 1626), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 180264
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 256
Varenius Geo. 1 & 2 Vol.
Borrowed: 1772/9/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/11/26 (Thursday). Classmark: B. .. Original Returned Text: Varenius Geo. 1 & 2.
William Villettes
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1808. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1416479076.
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: 1772/9/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/11/26 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Villettes
Author: Bernhardus Varenius (Male, born 1622, died 1650), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Compleat System of General Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 180312
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 258
Brookes Natural hist. 1 & 2 Vol
Borrowed: 1771/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/27 (Friday). Classmark: L6. 12. Original Returned Text: Brooke's Na. hist 1 & 2 Vol..
Thomas Whitson
Gender: Male.
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: 1771/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/27 (Friday).
Borrower: Thomas Whitson
Author: Richard Brookes (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy
New and Accurate System of Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 180399
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 263
Philosophical Trans- Vol 52d
Borrowed: 1772/2/17 (Monday). Returned: 1772/2/22 (Saturday). Classmark: L5 - 4. Original Returned Text: Philosophical Trans. V 52d.
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.
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Philosophical transactions : giving some accompt of the present undertakings, studies, and labours of the ingenious in many considerable parts of the world.
Classmark: F.5.18, F.7?, L.5.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 52
Confidence level: Certain
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Philosophical transactions : giving some accompt of the present undertakings, studies, and labours of the ingenious in many considerable parts of the world.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1665-1775. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 147 times in 103 borrowing records
ESTC: P2656
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Philosophical Transactions: Giving some Accompt of the Present Undertakings, Studies, and Labours of the Ingenious in Many Considerable Parts of the World
Borrowed: 1772/2/17 (Monday). Returned: 1772/2/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Braid
Author: Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 52
Record ID 180411
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1768-1772. (UYLY207-1) (1768-1772, Type: Student). Page: 263
Philosop. Transactions Vol, 51st
Borrowed: 1772/2/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/2/24 (Monday). Classmark: L. 5.4. Original Returned Text: Phi - Trans. Vol 51st.
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.
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Philosophical transactions : giving some accompt of the present undertakings, studies, and labours of the ingenious in many considerable parts of the world.
Classmark: F.5.18, F.7?, L.5.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 51
Confidence level: Certain
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Philosophical transactions : giving some accompt of the present undertakings, studies, and labours of the ingenious in many considerable parts of the world.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1665-1775. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 147 times in 103 borrowing records
ESTC: P2656
Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Philosophical Transactions: Giving some Accompt of the Present Undertakings, Studies, and Labours of the Ingenious in Many Considerable Parts of the World
Borrowed: 1772/2/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/2/24 (Monday).
Borrower: William Braid
Author: Royal Society (Great Britain) (Unspecified, born 1660), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 51
Record ID 137487
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 5
Boyele Essays
Borrowed: 1777/12/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1778/1/10 (Saturday). Classmark: D5 .3. Original Returned Text: Boyel's Essays.
William Inches
Gender: Male.
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: 1777/12/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1778/1/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: William Inches
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 137595
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 7
Musschenbrock's Na. phi. 1. 2dV
Borrowed: 1777/4/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1777/5/8 (Thursday). Classmark: J5 .13. Original Returned Text: Musschbrocks phi. 1 . 2d V.
Mungo Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Pieter Van Musschenbroek (Male, born 1692-3-14, died 1761-9-19)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
The Elements of Natural Philosophy. Chiefly intended for the Use of students in Universities. By Peter van Musschenbroek, M.D. Professor of Mathematicks and Philosophy in the University of Leyden. Translated from the Latin by John Colson, M.A. and F.R.S. Lucasian Professor of Mathematicks in the University of Cambridge.
Classmark: J.5.13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pieter Van Musschenbroek (Male, born 1692-3-14, died 1761-9-19)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
The elements of natural philosophy. Chiefly intended for the use of students in universities.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Colson, John, 1680-1760
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T153928
Pieter Van Musschenbroek (Male, born 1692-3-14, died 1761-9-19)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elements of Natural Philosophy [Pieter Van Musschenbroek]
Borrowed: 1777/4/26 (Saturday). Returned: 1777/5/8 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mungo Macfarlane
Author: Pieter Van Musschenbroek (Male, born 1692-3-14, died 1761-9-19), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elements of Natural Philosophy [Pieter Van Musschenbroek]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 137547
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 7
Mushenbrocks phi. 1 . 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1776/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/12/12 (Thursday). Classmark: J5 - 13. Original Returned Text: Mush. phi. 1 . 2d Vol.
Mungo Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Pieter Van Musschenbroek (Male, born 1692-3-14, died 1761-9-19)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
The Elements of Natural Philosophy. Chiefly intended for the Use of students in Universities. By Peter van Musschenbroek, M.D. Professor of Mathematicks and Philosophy in the University of Leyden. Translated from the Latin by John Colson, M.A. and F.R.S. Lucasian Professor of Mathematicks in the University of Cambridge.
Classmark: J.5.13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pieter Van Musschenbroek (Male, born 1692-3-14, died 1761-9-19)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
The elements of natural philosophy. Chiefly intended for the use of students in universities.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Colson, John, 1680-1760
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T153928
Pieter Van Musschenbroek (Male, born 1692-3-14, died 1761-9-19)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elements of Natural Philosophy [Pieter Van Musschenbroek]
Borrowed: 1776/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/12/12 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mungo Macfarlane
Author: Pieter Van Musschenbroek (Male, born 1692-3-14, died 1761-9-19), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elements of Natural Philosophy [Pieter Van Musschenbroek]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 137538
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 7
Goldsmith's Na - hist. 1 . 2d V.
Borrowed: 1776/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/11/23 (Saturday). Classmark: J7. 1. Original Returned Text: Gold- Na . hist 1 . 2d Vol.
Mungo Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth and animated nature. [in eight volumes] / by Oliver Goldsmith.
Classmark: J.7.1, R.5.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 705 times in 454 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1776/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/11/23 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mungo Macfarlane
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 137568
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 7
Natur Delineated 1 . 2d Vol
Borrowed: 1776/12/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/12/31 (Tuesday). Classmark: B5 . 26. Original Returned Text: Nature Delineated 1 . 2dV.
Mungo 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 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: 1776/12/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/12/31 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mungo 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 1, Volume 2
Record ID 137541
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 7
Ditto 3. 4th Vol
Borrowed: 1776/11/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/12/7 (Saturday). Classmark: -- --. Original Returned Text: Ditto 3. 4 th Vol.
Mungo Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth and animated nature. [in eight volumes] / by Oliver Goldsmith.
Classmark: J.7.1, R.5.12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 705 times in 454 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1776/11/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/12/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mungo Macfarlane
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 137625
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 9
Salmon's Geo. Grammar
Borrowed: 1776/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/12/12 (Thursday). Classmark: B5 . 9. Original Returned Text: Salmon's Grammar.
Thomas Murray
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1759-1808. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1401369260.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Classmark: L.6.6, B.5.31, B.4.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A description of the figure and motion of the earth. II. Geographical definitions and problems, being a necessary introduction to this study. III. A general division of the globe into land and water. IV. The situation and extent of the several countries contained in each quarter of the world; their cities, chief towns, history, present state, respective forms of government, forces, revenues, taxes, revolutions, and memorable events. Together with an account of the air, soil, produce, traffic, curiosities, arms, religion, language, universities, bishopries, manners, customs, habits, and coins, in use in the several kingdoms and states described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the several countries; drawn, by the direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T69005
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical and Historical Grammar
Borrowed: 1776/12/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/12/12 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Murray
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy