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Record ID 149529

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 186

 De Luc  SurLa  Atmosphere            1 - 2d V .

Borrowed: 1777/12/26 (Friday). Returned: 1778/2/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: J 3 :4. Original Returned Text: De Luc Sur L' Atmosphere 1 . 2d Vol.


Borrower

Thomas Melville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Jean André de Luc (Male, born 1727, died 1817)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Recherches sur les Modifications de l'Atmosphere : Contenant; l'histoire critique du barometre et du thermometre, un traité sur la construction de ces instrumens, des experiences relatives a leurs usages, et principalement à la mesure des hauteurs & à la correction des refractions moyennes: avec figures: dédiées à M.M. de l'Académie Royale des Sciences de Paris. / Par J. A. De Luc Citoyen de Geneve, Corresp. des Académ. Royales des Sciences de Paris & de Montpellier.
Classmark: J.3.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1777/12/26 (Friday). Returned: 1778/2/25 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Thomas Melville

Author: Jean André de Luc (Male, born 1727, died 1817), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Recherches sur les Modifications de l'Atmosphère. Contenant l'Histoire Critique du Baromètre et du Thermomètre

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 149511

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 186

Record ID 149787

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 189

Buffon Na.  hist - Vol 1st

Borrowed: 1778/2/2 (Monday). Returned: 1778/2/2 (Monday). Classmark: L4. 2. Original Returned Text: Buffon Na. hist V 1st.


Borrower

John Braid
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1745-1785. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1368432444.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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

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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


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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: 1778/2/2 (Monday). Returned: 1778/2/2 (Monday).

Borrower: John Braid

Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 150054

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 196

Woodward's Na . hist. 1 . 2 .3d V.

Borrowed: 1776/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/12/18 (Wednesday). Classmark: B5 .35. Original Returned Text: Woodward Na . hist. 1 .2 . 3d.


Borrower

Thomas Spens
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
An Attempt Towards a Natural History of the Fossils of England; in a Catalogue of the English Fossils in the Collection of J. Woodward, M. D. Containing a Description and Historical Account of each; with Observations and Experiments, made in order to discover, as well the Origin and Nature of them, as their Medicinal, Mechanical, and other Uses.
Classmark: B.7.35.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

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Confidence level: Certain

John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
An attempt towards a natural history of the fossils of England; in a catalogue of the English fossils in the collection of J. Woodward, M. D.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728-1729. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 3 borrowing records


Book Work

John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works
Attempt Towards a Natural History of the Fossils of England

Borrowed: 1776/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/12/18 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Thomas Spens

Author: John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works

Attempt Towards a Natural History of the Fossils of England

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 150057

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 196

Woodward Na.  hist.

Borrowed: 1776/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/12/18 (Wednesday). Classmark: B7. 33. Original Returned Text: Woodward Na. hist..


Borrower

Thomas Spens
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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.

Borrowed: 1776/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/12/18 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Thomas Spens

Author: John Woodward (Male, born 1665, died 1728), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Natural History of the Earth

Record ID 150327

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 199

Russall  hist of Alepo

Borrowed: 1776. Returned: 1776/11/6 (Wednesday). Classmark: P4' 29. Original Returned Text: Russall hist .Alepo.


Borrower

Dr John Adamson
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1742-1808. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1362827332.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Student. Education > University Professor.


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Alexander Russell M. D. (Male, born c.1715, died 1768)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
The natural history of Aleppo, and parts adjacent. Containing a description of the city, and the principal natural productions in its neighbourhood; together with an account of the climate, inhabitants, and diseases ; particularly of the plague, with methods used by the Europeans for their preservation. By Alex. Russell, M.D.
Classmark: P.4.29, O.3.24.

Borrowed: 1776. Returned: 1776/11/6 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Dr John Adamson

Author: Alexander Russell M. D. (Male, born c.1715, died 1768), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel

Natural History of Aleppo, and Parts Adjacent

Record ID 150477

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 200

Borrowed: 1776/11/15 (Friday). Returned: 1776/12/21 (Saturday).

Borrower: William Rastall/Rastale

Author: Alexander Russell M. D. (Male, born c.1715, died 1768), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel

Natural History of Aleppo, and Parts Adjacent

Record ID 150942

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 202

Guthri's Grammar

Borrowed: 1777/9/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1777/9/15 (Monday). Classmark: G3. 5. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Grammar.


Borrower

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.


Book Holding

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Classmark: G.3.5.

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Confidence level: Speculative

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical, Historical, and Commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength. IX. The Genius, Manners, Customs, and Habits of the People. X. Their Language, Learning, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, and Commerce. XI. The chief Cities, Structures, Ruins, and artificial Curiosities. XII. The Longitude, Latitude, Bearings, and Distances of principal Places from London. With a table of the coins of all nations, and their value in English money. By William Guthrie, Esq. Illustrated with a new and correct set of maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1777/9/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1777/9/15 (Monday).

Borrower: John West

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Record ID 150855

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 202

Newton's phy.  Discouer 'd

Borrowed: 1777/6/20 (Friday). Returned: 1777/6/25 (Wednesday). Classmark: E5 . 16. Original Returned Text: Newtons phy..


Borrower

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.


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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.

Borrowed: 1777/6/20 (Friday). Returned: 1777/6/25 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John West

Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries

Record ID 150873

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 202

Ray's  Discourses

Borrowed: 1777/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1777/7/30 (Wednesday). Classmark: C5 .10. Original Returned Text: Rays Discourses.


Borrower

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.


Book Holding

John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Miscellaneous discourses concerning the dissolution and changes of the world. Wherein the primitive chaos and creation, the general deluge, fountains, formed stones, sea-shells found in the earth, subterraneous trees, mountains, earthquakes, vulcanoes, the universal conflagration and future state, are largely discussed and examined. By John Ray, fellow of the Royal Society.
Classmark: C.7.32, C.5.10.

Borrowed: 1777/7/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1777/7/30 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John West

Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Miscellaneous Discourses concerning the Dissolution and Changes of the World

Record ID 151248

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 203

Bowen's Geogr.  2 Vol.

Borrowed: 1779/7/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/7/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: P. 1. 15. Original Returned Text: Bowne's Geo. 1 . 2d V..


Borrower

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.


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Emanuel Bowen (Male, born c.1693, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works, Genre: Travel
A complete system of geography : being a description of all the countries, islands, cities, chief towns, harbours, lakes, and rivers, mountains, mines, &c. of the known world. Shewing the situation, extent, and boundaries, of the several empires, kingdoms, republics, principalities, provinces, &c., their climate, soil, and produce; their principal buildings, manufactures, and trade; their government, policy, religion, manners, and customs; and the distance and bearing of all the principal towns from one another. Including the most material revolutions and changes that have happen'd in every state, either by conquest or treaties; and comprehending whatever is curious and remarkable in the works of art or nature. To which is prefixed, An introduction to geography, as a science: an explanation of maps: the doctrine of the sphere: the system of the world: and a philosophical treatise of the earth, sea, air, and meteors. In two volumes. The whole illustrated with seventy maps, by Emanuel Bowen, Geographer to His Majesty, being all new-drawn and ingraved according to the latest discoveries and surveys; making, of themselves, a complete atlas, for the use of all gentlemen, merchants, mariners, and others, who delight in history and geography. This work, extracted from several hundred books of travels and history, is brought down to the present time; preserving all that is useful in the fourth and last edition of the complete geographer, publish'd under the name of Herman Moll, &c.
Classmark: L.1.5, P.1.15.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Emanuel Bowen (Male, born c.1693, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works, Genre: Travel
A complete system of geography : being a description of all the countries, islands, cities, chief towns, harbours, lakes, and rivers, mountains, mines, &c. of the known world. Shewing the situation, extent, and boundaries, of the several empires, kingdoms, republics, principalities, provinces, &c., their climate, soil, and produce; their principal buildings, manufactures, and trade; their government, policy, religion, manners, and customs; and the distance and bearing of all the principal towns from one another. Including the most material revolutions and changes that have happen'd in every state, either by conquest or treaties; and comprehending whatever is curious and remarkable in the works of art or nature. To which is prefixed, An introduction to geography, as a science: an explanation of maps: the doctrine of the sphere: the system of the world: and a philosophical treatise of the earth, sea, air, and meteors. In two volumes. The whole illustrated with seventy maps, by Emanuel Bowen, Geographer to His Majesty, being all new-drawn and ingraved according to the latest discoveries and surveys; making, of themselves, a complete atlas, for the use of all gentlemen, merchants, mariners, and others, who delight in history and geography. This work, extracted from several hundred books of travels and history, is brought down to the present time; preserving all that is useful in the fourth and last edition of the complete geographer, publish'd under the name of Herman Moll, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 3 borrowing records


Book Work

Emanuel Bowen (Male, born c.1693, died 1767)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works, Genre: Travel
Complete System of Geography

Borrowed: 1779/7/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/7/28 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John West

Author: Emanuel Bowen (Male, born c.1693, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works, Genre: Travel

Complete System of Geography

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 151173

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 203

Miscellanea Curiosa V. 2.

Borrowed: 1779/6/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/6/16 (Wednesday). Classmark: L.6 . 18. Original Returned Text: Miscellania Cur V 2d.


Borrower

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.


Book Holding

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 2

Borrowed: 1779/6/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/6/16 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John West

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 2

Record ID 151416

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 206

Guthrie's  Grammar

Borrowed: 1777/5/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1777/5/21 (Wednesday). Classmark: E4 . 38. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Grammar.


Borrower

David Chisholm
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1372513868.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

Book Edition

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


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1777/5/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1777/5/21 (Wednesday).

Borrower: David Chisholm

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Record ID 151686

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 213

Derham's Phy. Theo.

Borrowed: 1778/2/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1778/3/12 (Thursday). Classmark: Q 4 -4. Original Returned Text: Derham phy . Theo.


Borrower

Thomas Young
Gender: Male.
Life dates: b. 1756. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1420805804.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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.

Record ID 151947

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 214

Longs astronomy 1 .2d V

Borrowed: 1777/3/10 (Monday). Returned: 1777/3/10 (Monday). Classmark: L3 . 5. Original Returned Text: Longs astronomy 1 - 2d V.


Borrower

James McDonald
Gender: Male.
Life dates: bap. 1753-1843. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1393717308.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Roger Long (Male, born 1680, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomy, in five books. By Roger Long, D. D. F.R.S. Master Of Pembroke Hall In The University Of Cambridge.
Classmark: K.3.1, L.3.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Roger Long (Male, born 1680, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomy, in five books. By Roger Long, D. D. F.R.S. Master Of Pembroke Hall In The University Of Cambridge.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1742-1764. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 12 borrowing records


Book Work

Roger Long (Male, born 1680, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomy, in Five Books [Roger Long]

Borrowed: 1777/3/10 (Monday). Returned: 1777/3/10 (Monday).

Borrower: James McDonald

Author: Roger Long (Male, born 1680, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Astronomy, in Five Books [Roger Long]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 151872

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 214

Maclaurine'son Newt- phi.

Borrowed: 1776/11/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/11/19 (Tuesday). Classmark: L3. 9. Original Returned Text: McLaurin.


Borrower

James McDonald
Gender: Male.
Life dates: bap. 1753-1843. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1393717308.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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.

Borrowed: 1776/11/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/11/19 (Tuesday).

Borrower: James McDonald

Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries

Record ID 151959

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 215

Wrights Clavis Cælestis

Borrowed: 1777/4/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1777/5/9 (Friday). Classmark: L3. 6. Original Returned Text: Wrights Clavis Cælestis.


Borrower

James McDonald
Gender: Male.
Life dates: bap. 1753-1843. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1393717308.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Thomas Wright (Male, born 1711, died 1786)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Clavis caelestis. Being the explication of a diagram, entituled a synopsis of the universe: or, the visible world epitomized. By Thomas Wright, late of the city of Durham.
Classmark: L.3.6.

Record ID 151956

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 215

Hill's  Urania

Borrowed: 1777/4/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1777/5/9 (Friday). Classmark: F 4-4. Original Returned Text: Hill's Urania.


Borrower

James McDonald
Gender: Male.
Life dates: bap. 1753-1843. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1393717308.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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.

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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


Book Work

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: 1777/4/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1777/5/9 (Friday).

Borrower: James McDonald

Author: John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Reference Works

Urania: or, A Compleat View of the Heavens

Record ID 152040

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 215

Goldsmiths Natural History Vol. 3. & 4                                &   5 -  6th V- 7th

Borrowed: 1779/3/22 (Monday). Returned: 1779/3/22 (Monday). Classmark: I. 7 . 1. Original Returned Text: Goldsmith . 3 . 4. 5.6 7.


Borrower

James McDonald
Gender: Male.
Life dates: bap. 1753-1843. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1393717308.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature

Borrowed: 1779/3/22 (Monday). Returned: 1779/3/22 (Monday).

Borrower: James McDonald

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, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7

Record ID 152595

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 217

Pringles Discourses

Borrowed: 1778/12/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1778/12/30 (Wednesday). Classmark: C5. 33. Original Returned Text: Pringles obser..


Borrower

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.


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Sir John Pringle (Male, born 1707, died 1782)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Medicine
A discourse on the Different Kinds of Air, delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Royal Society, November 30, 1773. By Sir John Pringle, Bart. President. Published at their request.
Classmark: C.5.33.

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Sir John Pringle (Male, born 1707, died 1782)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A discourse on the attraction of mountains, delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Royal Society, November 30, 1775.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2


Book Work

Sir John Pringle (Male, born 1707, died 1782)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Discourse on the Attraction of Mountains

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Sir John Pringle (Male, born 1707, died 1782)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A discourse on the torpedo, delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Royal Society, November 30, 1774. By Sir John Pringle, Baronet, President. Published by their order.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1775. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 1


Book Work

Sir John Pringle (Male, born 1707, died 1782)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Discourse on the Torpedo

Record ID 152601

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 217

Pringle on Reflecting Telescopes

Borrowed: 1778/12/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1778/12/30 (Wednesday). Original Returned Text: Pringle on ye Telescope.


Borrower

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.


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Sir John Pringle (Male, born 1707, died 1782)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A discourse on the invention and improvements of the reflecting telescope. Delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Royal Society, November 30, 1777. By Sir John Pringle, baronet, president. Published at their request.

Borrowed: 1778/12/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1778/12/30 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John Webster

Author: Sir John Pringle (Male, born 1707, died 1782), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Discourse on the Invention and Improvements of the Reflecting Telescope

Record ID 152985

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 221

Nature Display'd

Borrowed: 1778/12/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1778/12/16 (Wednesday). Classmark: B .5.26. Original Returned Text: Nature Display- d.


Borrower

George Fortune
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1380642580.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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, Volume 3

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d

Borrowed: 1778/12/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1778/12/16 (Wednesday).

Borrower: George Fortune

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, Volume 3

Record ID 153117

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 223

Goldsmith's Na.  hist 1 - 2d Vol

Borrowed: 1778/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1778/12/17 (Thursday). Classmark: J7 - 1. Original Returned Text: Gold . Na . hist . 1 .2d.


Borrower

William Henderson Jur
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

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

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature

Borrowed: 1778/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1778/12/17 (Thursday).

Borrower: William Henderson Jur

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 153177

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 224

Rose Elements of Botany

Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Original Returned Text: Rose Elements of Botany.


Borrower

Robert Traill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1754-1842. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1415738316.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The elements of botany: containing The history of the science: with Accurate Definitions of all the Terms of Art, exemplified in eleven copper-plates; The theory of vegetables; the scientific Arrangement of Plants, and names used in Botany; Rules concerning the general History, Virtues, and Uses of Plants. Being a Translation of the Philosophia Botanica, and other Treatises of the celebrated Linnaeus. To which is added, an appendix, Wherein are described some Plants lately found in Norfolk and Suffolk, illustrated with three additional copper-plates, all taken from the Life. By Hugh Rose, apothecary.

Borrowed: 1776/10/25 (Friday). Returned: 1776/10/25 (Friday).

Borrower: Robert Traill

Author: Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Philosophia Botanica [Carl Linnaeus]

Record ID 153636

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 230

 Salmon's Grammar.

Borrowed: 1776/12/27 (Friday). Returned: 1777/1. Classmark: B. 5.31. Original Returned Text: Salmon's Grammar.


Borrower

Patrick Murray
Gender: Male.
Life dates: d. 1837. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1401321828.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

Borrowed: 1776/12/27 (Friday). Returned: 1777/1.

Borrower: Patrick Murray

Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical and Historical Grammar

Record ID 153840

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 232

Derham's Astro  Theology

Borrowed: 1776/12/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/12/18 (Wednesday). Classmark: B4 - 5. Original Returned Text: Derham's Astro Theo.


Borrower

John Mitchell
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1399651532.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from a survey of the heavens. Illustrated with copper plates. By W. Derham, late Canon of Windsor, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F. R. S.
Classmark: J.5.22, B.4.5.

Record ID 154182

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 237

Priestly's  Electricity

Borrowed: 1779/6/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/7/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: Q4. 3. Original Returned Text: Priestly's Electricity.


Borrower

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.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The History and Present State of Electricity, with Original Experiments, By Joseph Priestley, LL.D. F.R.S.
Classmark: P.3.12, Q.4.3.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The history and present state of electricity, with original experiments.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 20


Book Work

Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and Present State of Electricity, with Original Experiments

Borrowed: 1779/6/30 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/7/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Alexander Mair

Author: Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804), Genre: Natural Philosophy

History and Present State of Electricity, with Original Experiments

Record ID 154185

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 237

Franklin on Electricity

Borrowed: 1779/7/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/7/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: J.4.15.. Original Returned Text: Franklin on Electricity.


Borrower

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.


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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.

Record ID 154305

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 239

Wolf's   Theo. 1 . 2d Vol

Borrowed: 1778/2/23 (Monday). Returned: 1778/2/23 (Monday). Classmark: B3 - 1. Original Returned Text: Wolfi Theo Vol 1st.


Borrower

Mr Andrew Bell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Freiherr von Christian Wolff (Male, born 1679, died 1754)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Wolfi Opera (original title)
Theologia naturalis methodo scientifica pertractata. Autore Christiano Wolfio, Potent. Suecor. Regis, Hassiae Landgravii Consiliario Regiminis, mathematum ac philosophiae Professore primario in Academia Marburrgensi, professore Petropolitano Honorario, Academiae Regiae Scientiarum Parisinae, Societatumque Regiarum Britannicae Atque Borussicae Membro. (standardised title)

Classmark: B.3.1, J.6.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1 (Theologia naturalis 1)

Borrowed: 1778/2/23 (Monday). Returned: 1778/2/23 (Monday).

Borrower: Mr Andrew Bell

Author: Freiherr von Christian Wolff (Male, born 1679, died 1754), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality

Theologia Naturalis Methodo Scientifica Pertractata, Jus Naturae [Christian Wolff]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1 (Theologia naturalis 1)

Record ID 154623

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 246

Derham's Astro Theo.

Borrowed: 1777/11/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1777/11/28 (Friday). Classmark: B4. 5. Original Returned Text: Derham.


Borrower

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.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from a survey of the heavens. Illustrated with copper plates. By W. Derham, late Canon of Windsor, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F. R. S.
Classmark: J.5.22, B.4.5.

Record ID 154707

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 248

Guthrie's Grammar

Borrowed: 1777/11/24 (Monday). Returned: 1777/12/16 (Tuesday). Classmark: E4. 38. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Grammar.


Borrower

George Drummond
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1760-1820. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1377324756.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

Book Edition

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


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1777/11/24 (Monday). Returned: 1777/12/16 (Tuesday).

Borrower: George Drummond

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Record ID 154836

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 250

Derham's Astro - Theo.

Borrowed: 1777/12/27 (Saturday). Returned: 1778/1/3 (Saturday). Classmark: B4. 5. Original Returned Text: Derham's Astro. Theo ..


Borrower

William Constable
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1759-1836. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1373586804.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Astro-Theology: or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from a survey of the heavens. Illustrated with copper plates. By W. Derham, late Canon of Windsor, Rector of Upminster in Essex, and F. R. S.
Classmark: J.5.22, B.4.5.

Record ID 154998

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 253

 Newtons System

Borrowed: 1777/12/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1777/12/27 (Saturday). Classmark: B. 7-24. Original Returned Text: Newton's System.


Borrower

Henry David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1762-1820. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386090556.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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?.

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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


Book Work

Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Treatise of the System of the World

Borrowed: 1777/12/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1777/12/27 (Saturday).

Borrower: Henry David Hill

Author: Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Treatise of the System of the World

Record ID 156537

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 264

Ray 's Wisdom of God

Borrowed: 1779/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1779/3/10 (Wednesday). Classmark: P4 . 48. Original Returned Text: Ray's Wisdom of God.


Borrower

James Lyon
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

Book Edition

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


Book Work

John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation

Borrowed: 1779/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1779/3/10 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Lyon

Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology

Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation

Record ID 156918

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 267

Guthrie's Grammar

Borrowed: 1779/3/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/3/10 (Wednesday). Classmark: E4 . 38. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Grammar.


Borrower

Gershom Guthrie
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

Book Edition

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


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1779/3/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1779/3/10 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Gershom Guthrie

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Record ID 157212

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 270

oeuver's De FontenelleT. 2d

Borrowed: 1779/3/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1779/3/2 (Tuesday). Classmark: N6 . 21. Original Returned Text: oeuver's De Fontnell V2d.


Borrower

Henry David Hill
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1762-1820. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1386090556.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

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 2

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Works of Fontenelle

Borrowed: 1779/3/2 (Tuesday). Returned: 1779/3/2 (Tuesday).

Borrower: Henry David Hill

Author: Bernard de Fontenelle (Male, born 1657, died 1757), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Natural Philosophy

Works of Fontenelle

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 157311

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 271

Borrowed: 1779/6/20 (Sunday). Returned: 1779/7/28 (Wednesday).

Borrower: James Anderson

Author: Alexander Russell M. D. (Male, born c.1715, died 1768), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel

Natural History of Aleppo, and Parts Adjacent

Record ID 293665

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 1

Goldsmiths Nat: History Vol 1st 5 & 6th                                    4 :5 . 6

Borrowed: 1788/9/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/11/7 (Friday). Classmark: R5. 12. Original Returned Text: Gold. Nat. Histy Vols.1st 4. 5. 6,.


Borrower

John Blaquiere
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1776-1844. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/415158e4992a3aa77c532cb2ee0de166.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

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 4, Volume 5, Volume 6

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature

Borrowed: 1788/9/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/11/7 (Friday).

Borrower: John Blaquiere

Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy

History of the Earth, and Animated Nature

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6

Record ID 294385

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 3

Guthries Grammar 2d Vol ..

Borrowed: 1788/10/28 (Tuesday). Returned: 1788/11/13 (Thursday). Classmark: F4. 10. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Grammar 2d Vol.


Borrower

William Horton
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: E.4.16, F.4.10?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 8 borrowing records


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1788/10/28 (Tuesday). Returned: 1788/11/13 (Thursday).

Borrower: William Horton

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 294937

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 6

Buffen's Nat. Histy . V . 5th  3, 4th

Borrowed: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/21 (Saturday). Classmark: C.8.15. Original Returned Text: Buffen's Nat. Hist. V. 5th 3d & 4th.


Borrower

John Ogilvie
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1402501604.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon, Translated into English. Illustrated With above 300 Copper-Plates, and occasional notes and observations. By William Smellie, Member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh.
Classmark: C.8.15.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 9 vols.
Translators: Smellie, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 10 borrowing records


Book Work

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: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/21 (Saturday).

Borrower: John Ogilvie

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 3, Volume 4, Volume 5

Record ID 296296

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 9

Salmons Geographical Grammar .

Borrowed: 1788/8/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/10/4 (Saturday). Classmark: B4-16. Original Returned Text: Salmons Grammar.


Borrower

Thomas Rye
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

Borrowed: 1788/8/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/10/4 (Saturday).

Borrower: Thomas Rye

Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical and Historical Grammar

Record ID 296470

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 9

Guthries Grammar Vol 2d

Borrowed: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Returned: 1789/2/27 (Friday). Classmark: F4,10. Original Returned Text: Guthries Grammar.


Borrower

Thomas Rye
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: E.4.16, F.4.10?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 8 borrowing records


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Returned: 1789/2/27 (Friday).

Borrower: Thomas Rye

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 296752

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 10

Borrowed: 1790/6/3 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/6/3 (Thursday).

Borrower: Mr Cheap

Author: Alexander Russell M. D. (Male, born c.1715, died 1768), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel

Natural History of Aleppo, and Parts Adjacent

Record ID 296713

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 10

Histy  of Lapland

Borrowed: 1789/8/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/8/26 (Wednesday). Classmark: K5.5. Original Returned Text: Histy of Lapland.


Borrower

Mr Cheap
Gender: Male. Address: Strathtyrum.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

Borrowed: 1789/8/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/8/26 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Mr Cheap

Author: Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679), Genre: Natural Philosophy

History of Lapland

Record ID 297055

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 11

Buffons Nat History vol 1 & 2d

Borrowed: 1789/6/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/6/3 (Wednesday). Classmark: E5 .28. Original Returned Text: Buffon Vol 1 & 2d.


Borrower

Hew Dalrymple
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1772-1846. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375470404.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with above 260 copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator.
Classmark: E.5.28.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with above 260 copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 9 vols.
Translators: Smellie, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 372 times in 279 borrowing records


Book Work

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: 1789/6/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/6/3 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Hew Dalrymple

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, Volume 2

Record ID 297121

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 12

Edinr Royal Society Transactions                                    Vol 1st

Borrowed: 1788/9/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/9/10 (Wednesday). Classmark: BB4. 17. Original Returned Text: Edinr Royal Society Transactions V | 1.


Borrower

Alexander Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Royal Society of Edinburgh (Unspecified)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Classmark: BB.4.17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Royal Society of Edinburgh (Unspecified)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 96 times in 80 borrowing records


Book Work

Royal Society of Edinburgh (Unspecified)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Borrowed: 1788/9/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/9/10 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Alexander Duncan

Author: Royal Society of Edinburgh (Unspecified), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 297160

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 13

Rutherforth's Nat. Philosophy. 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1788/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/11/22 (Saturday). Classmark: M.3.7. Original Returned Text: Rutherforth's Nat. Philosy vol. 1st& 2d.


Borrower

Daniel Dewar
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376293124.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

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, Volume 2

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Natural Philosophy

Borrowed: 1788/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/11/22 (Saturday).

Borrower: Daniel Dewar

Author: Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771), Genre: Natural Philosophy

System of Natural Philosophy

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 298243

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 13

Astronomie  De Caille

Borrowed: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Returned: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Classmark: E6. 15. Original Returned Text: Astron : De Caille.


Borrower

Daniel Dewar
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376293124.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Nicolas Louis de La Caille (Male, born 1713, died 1762)
Genre: Education, Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lecons élémentaires d'astronomie geométrique et physique. Par M. L'Abbé de la Caille, de l'Académie Royale des Sciences; de celles de Petersbourg, de Berlin & de Stockholm; des Sociétés Royales de Londres & de Gottingue; de l'Institut de Bologne; Professeur de Mathématiques au Collége Mazarin.
Classmark: E.6.15.

Borrowed: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Returned: 1789/2/23 (Monday).

Borrower: Daniel Dewar

Author: Nicolas Louis de La Caille (Male, born 1713, died 1762), Genre: Education, Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy

Leçons élémentaires d'Astronomie Geométrique et Physique

Record ID 298258

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 13

Nickelsons Nat .Phily 1st 2d

Borrowed: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Returned: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Classmark: C3. 4. Original Returned Text: Nickelson Vols, 2d.


Borrower

Daniel Dewar
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376293124.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

William Nicholson (Male, born 1753, died 1815)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to natural philosophy. Illustrated with copper plates. By William Nicholson. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: C.2.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Nicholson (Male, born 1753, died 1815)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An introduction to natural philosophy. Illustrated with copper plates. By William Nicholson. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1782. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record


Book Work

William Nicholson (Male, born 1753, died 1815)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to Natural Philosophy [William Nicholson]

Borrowed: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Returned: 1789/2/23 (Monday).

Borrower: Daniel Dewar

Author: William Nicholson (Male, born 1753, died 1815), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Introduction to Natural Philosophy [William Nicholson]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 297166

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 13

Ferg usons  Exercises

Borrowed: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Returned: 1789/2/23 (Monday). Classmark: A7:13. Original Returned Text: Fergusons Exercises.


Borrower

Daniel Dewar
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1376293124.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Select Mechanical Exercises: Shewing how to construct different clocks, orreries, and sun-dials, on plain and easy principles. With several Miscellaneous articles; and new tables, I. For expediously computing the Time of any New or Full Moon within the Limits of 6000 Years before and after the 18th Century. II. For graduating and examining the usual Lines on the Sector, Plain Scale, and Gunter. Illustrated with Copper-Plates. To which is prefixed, A short Account of the Life of the Author. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.
Classmark: A.7.13.

Record ID 298351

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 14

Smellies  Philosophy

Borrowed: 1790/2/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/2/10 (Wednesday). Classmark: B3. 30. Original Returned Text: Smellies Philosophy.


Borrower

Andrew Kemp
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophy of natural history. By William Smellie, Member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh.
Classmark: B.3.29, B.3.30, B.3.20, 21, 22.

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Confidence level: Certain

William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophy of natural history. By William Smellie, Member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh | London. Date of publication: 1790-1799. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 84 times in 71 borrowing records


Book Work

William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophy of Natural History

Borrowed: 1790/2/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/2/10 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Andrew Kemp

Author: William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Philosophy of Natural History

Record ID 298495

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 16

Borrowed: 1789/6/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/6/17 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John Beattie

Author: Ebenezer Macfait (Male, died 1786), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New System of General Geography

Record ID 298525

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 16

Maclaurin's onNewton's Philosophy

Borrowed: 1789/10/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/10/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: S . 3.16. Original Returned Text: MaclaurinsOnNewtons Phil:.


Borrower

John Beattie
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1366082556.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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.

Borrowed: 1789/10/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/10/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John Beattie

Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries

Record ID 298603

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 17

Ray on the  Creation

Borrowed: 1788/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/12/10 (Wednesday). Classmark: P 6. 42. Original Returned Text: Ray on the Creation.


Borrower

Alexander Rintoul
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

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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


Book Work

John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation

Borrowed: 1788/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/12/10 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Alexander Rintoul

Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology

Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation

Record ID 298582

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 17

Record ID 298924

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 19

Buffons  Nat Histy 1st

Borrowed: 1788/8/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1788/11/16 (Sunday). Classmark: C8.15. Original Returned Text: Buffen's Hist 1 st.


Borrower

William McCulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon, Translated into English. Illustrated With above 300 Copper-Plates, and occasional notes and observations. By William Smellie, Member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh.
Classmark: C.8.15.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 9 vols.
Translators: Smellie, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 10 borrowing records


Book Work

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: 1788/8/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1788/11/16 (Sunday).

Borrower: William McCulloch

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 298942

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 19

Guthrie's Grammar V.  2d

Borrowed: 1788/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/12/24 (Wednesday). Classmark: F.4.10. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Gram. V. 2d.


Borrower

William McCulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: E.4.16, F.4.10?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 8 borrowing records


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1788/12/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/12/24 (Wednesday).

Borrower: William McCulloch

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 299353

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 20

Buffon  Vol 6 & 1

Borrowed: 1791/1/10 (Monday). Returned: 1791/1/10 (Monday). Classmark: E5. Original Returned Text: Buffon 6 & 1 st.


Borrower

John Mitchell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with above 260 copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator.
Classmark: E.5.28.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 6

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with above 260 copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 9 vols.
Translators: Smellie, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 372 times in 279 borrowing records


Book Work

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: 1791/1/10 (Monday). Returned: 1791/1/10 (Monday).

Borrower: John Mitchell

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, Volume 6

Record ID 299272

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 20

Essai Sur L'ame Bonne V.1.2d

Borrowed: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Classmark: M.7.39. Original Returned Text: Essai Sur Lam. 1 2 d.


Borrower

John Mitchell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Charles Bonnet (Male, born 1720, died 1793)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Essai analytique sur les facultés de l'ame par Charles Bonnet, De la Societé Royale d' Angleterre, de l' Académie Royale des Sciences de Suéde , de l' Académie de l'Institut de Bologne, Correspondant de l' Académie Royale des Sciences, & des Societés Royales de Montpellier, & de Göttingue.
Classmark: G.5.5, M.7.39.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/3/26 (Thursday).

Borrower: John Mitchell

Author: Charles Bonnet (Male, born 1720, died 1793), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Essai Analytique sur les Facultés de l'Ame

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 299392

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 21

Linnæi Gen: Plantarum.[illegible]

Borrowed: 1788/6/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/11/12 (Wednesday). Classmark: N. 7.8. Original Returned Text: Linnæi Gen: Plantarum.


Borrower

Dr Menzies
Gender: Male.


Book Holding

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.

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Genera Plantarum [Carl Linnaeus]

Borrowed: 1788/6/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/11/12 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Dr Menzies

Author: Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Genera Plantarum [Carl Linnaeus]

Record ID 299416

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 23

Fourcroy's E. of Chemistry. V.   3. 4

Borrowed: 1789/5/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/5/13 (Wednesday). Classmark: C.3. 24. Original Returned Text: Fourcroys Chemis. V 3.4th.


Borrower

Major MacGill
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Military > Army.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Comte Antoine-François de Fourcroy (Male, born 1755, died 1809)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elements of natural history, and of chemistry: being the second edition of the elementary lectures on those sciences, first published in 1782, and now greatly enlarged and improved, by the author, M. de Fourcroy, Doctor of the Faculty of Medicine at Paris, of the Royal Academy of Sciences, &c. &c. &c. Translated into English. With occasional notes, and an historical preface, by the translator.
Classmark: C.3.24.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Borrowed: 1789/5/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/5/13 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Major MacGill

Author: Comte Antoine-François de Fourcroy (Male, born 1755, died 1809), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Elements of Natural History and Chemistry

Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4

Record ID 299458

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 24

Kalm's Travels Vol. 1. & 2d

Borrowed: 1788/12/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/12/13 (Saturday). Classmark: O.6.19. Original Returned Text: Kalm's Travels. V.1. & 2d.


Borrower

John Graham Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1775-1851. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375532596.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, containing its natural history, and a circumstantial account of its plantations and agriculture in general, with the civil, ecclesiastical and commercial state of the country, the manners of the inhabitants, and several curious and important remarks on various subjects. By Peter Kalm, professor of Oeconomy in the University of Aobo in Swedish Finland, and member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Translated into English by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Enriched with a map, several cuts for the illustration of natural history, and some additional notes. In two volumes.
Classmark: G.6.2, O.6.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 299485

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 24

Pontoppidans  Hist: of Norway

Borrowed: 1788/12/31 (Wednesday). Classmark: O 2. 9.


Borrower

John Graham Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1775-1851. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375532596.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

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.

Record ID 299686

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 24

Nature Displayed V. 2d 3d

Borrowed: 1789/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/7 (Saturday). Classmark: B. 4.31. Original Returned Text: Nature Dis played 2.& 3 d.


Borrower

John Graham Dalyell
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1775-1851. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1375532596.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display’d. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Classmark: J.4.20, B.5.26, B.4.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761)
Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d

Borrowed: 1789/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/3/7 (Saturday).

Borrower: John Graham Dalyell

Author: Noël Antoine Pluche (Male, born 1688, died 1761), Genre: Education, Genre: Natural Philosophy

Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display’d

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 301870

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 27

Kalms Travels  Vol 1st

Borrowed: 1789/10/26 (Monday). Returned: 1789/10/26 (Monday). Classmark: O6, 19. Original Returned Text: Kalms Travels 1s.


Borrower

William Sinclair
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, containing its natural history, and a circumstantial account of its plantations and agriculture in general, with the civil, ecclesiastical and commercial state of the country, the manners of the inhabitants, and several curious and important remarks on various subjects. By Peter Kalm, professor of Oeconomy in the University of Aobo in Swedish Finland, and member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Translated into English by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Enriched with a map, several cuts for the illustration of natural history, and some additional notes. In two volumes.
Classmark: G.6.2, O.6.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 302170

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 30

BurnetsDerham's Phy   Theology

Borrowed: 1789/1/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/1/10 (Saturday). Original Returned Text: Derham's Physico. Theology.


Borrower

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.


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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.

Record ID 302794

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 36

Guthrie's Grammar  2d Volume

Borrowed: 1788/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/11/29 (Saturday). Classmark: F.4. 10. Original Returned Text: Guthrie's Grammar Vol 2d.


Borrower

David Savile
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: E.4.16, F.4.10?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 8 borrowing records


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1788/11/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/11/29 (Saturday).

Borrower: David Savile

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 305113

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 38

Buffons Nat: Histy 4thVol                            & 5

Borrowed: 1788/11/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday). Classmark: O6.14. Original Returned Text: Buffon Vol 4th & 5th.


Borrower

Hugh [Robert] Arnot
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1773-1838. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1364480092.


Book Holding

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 4, Volume 5

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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


Book Work

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: 1788/11/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1789/1/28 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Hugh [Robert] Arnot

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 4, Volume 5

Record ID 305275

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 39

Spellanzani  2 Vois

Borrowed: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Original Returned Text: Spellanzani 1st.


Borrower

Thomas Melville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Lazzaro Spallanzani (Male, born 1729, died 1799)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Dissertations relative to the natural history of animals and vegetables. Translated from the Italian of the Abbé Spallanzani, Royal Professor of Natural History in the University of Pavia, Superintendant of the Public Museum, and fellow of various learned societies. To which are added two letters from Mr. Bonnet to the author. And (to each Volume of this translation) an appendix, the first containing a Paper written by Mr. Hunter, F. R. S. and the Experiments of Dr. Stevens on Digestion; the second a Translation of a Memoir of Mr. Demours, and Mr. Debraw's Paper on the Fecundation of Bees.
Classmark: BB.5.25.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Thomas Melville

Author: Lazzaro Spallanzani (Male, born 1729, died 1799), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Dissertations Relative to the Natural History of Animals and Vegetables

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 305272

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 39

Smellie's  Nat: Histy

Borrowed: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Classmark: B3. 29.


Borrower

Thomas Melville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophy of natural history. By William Smellie, Member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh.
Classmark: B.3.29, B.3.30, B.3.20, 21, 22.

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Confidence level: Certain

William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophy of natural history. By William Smellie, Member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh | London. Date of publication: 1790-1799. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 84 times in 71 borrowing records


Book Work

William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophy of Natural History

Record ID 305254

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 39

Hunters Animal Œconomy

Borrowed: 1788/6/18 (Wednesday). Classmark: BB4. 5.


Borrowers

Thomas Melville
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.

J Fraser
Gender: Unknown. Borrower type: Other.


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John Hunter (Male, born 1728, died 1793)
Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Observations on certain parts of the animal oeconomy. By John Hunter.
Classmark: BB4.5.

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Confidence level: Certain

John Hunter (Male, born 1728, died 1793)
Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Observations on certain parts of the animal oeconomy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 12


Book Work

John Hunter (Male, born 1728, died 1793)
Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Observations on Certain Parts of the Animal Oeconomy

Record ID 305641

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 42

Borrowed: 1790/1/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/1/16 (Saturday).

Borrower: William Smith

Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries

Record ID 306475

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 47

Berkly  on Vision

Borrowed: 1789/2/9 (Monday). Returned: 1789/2/9 (Monday). Classmark: N 9. 12. Original Returned Text: Berkley on Vision.


Borrower

Patrick McIsaac Peter
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An essay towards a new theory of vision. By George Berkeley, M. A. Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin.
Classmark: N.6.27, N.9.12.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An essay towards a new theory of vision. By George Berkeley, M. A. Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin.
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1709. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 5


Book Work

Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Essay towards a New Theory of Vision

Borrowed: 1789/2/9 (Monday). Returned: 1789/2/9 (Monday).

Borrower: Patrick McIsaac Peter

Author: Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Essay towards a New Theory of Vision

Record ID 306544

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 48

Guthries  Grammar- V 2d

Borrowed: 1788/11/7 (Friday). Returned: 1788/12/18 (Thursday). Classmark: F4.10. Original Returned Text: Guthries Grammar. 2d Vol ..


Borrower

Peter McGill Patrick?
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Classmark: E.4.16, F.4.10?.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Very likely

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. XIII. A General Index. 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 Large Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. The second edition. In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 8 borrowing records


Book Work

William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Borrowed: 1788/11/7 (Friday). Returned: 1788/12/18 (Thursday).

Borrower: Peter McGill Patrick?

Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Volumes borrowed: Volume 2

Record ID 306814

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 48

Gordon's Geographical Grammar

Borrowed: 1790/9/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/9/8 (Wednesday). Classmark: B. 2.5. Original Returned Text: Gordon's Geo: Grammar.


Borrower

Peter McGill Patrick?
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

William Gordon (Male)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new geographical grammar : and complete gazetteer; upon an improved, enlarged, and scientific plan. Wherein those parts of astronomy which are connected with geography, the use of both globes, and the nature, use, and construction of maps, are minutely explained and the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, with their islands, including all the valuable discoveries made in the most remarkable voyages and travels through both hemispheres, copiously described: together with the rise, progress, and present state of all the empires, kingdoms, and states in the known world; with respect to situation, extent, climate, soil, produce, government, power, opulence, trade, manufactures, genius, language, manners, customs, religions, &c. Embellished and illustrated with a new set of maps and other engravings accommodated to this work. To which are added, the elements of chronology. And a copious list of remarkable events, with their dates, from the earliest account of time to the present / By William Gordon, of the Mercantile Academy, and author of The universal accountant, &c. &c. &c.
Classmark: B.2.5, B.2.6.

Borrowed: 1790/9/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/9/8 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Peter McGill Patrick?

Author: William Gordon (Male), Genre: Natural Philosophy

New Geographical Grammar

Record ID 306538

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 48

Franklins Electricity

Borrowed: 1788/11/7 (Friday). Returned: 1788/12/18 (Thursday). Classmark: D3.16. Original Returned Text: Franklins Electricity.


Borrower

Peter McGill Patrick?
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Benjamin Franklin (Male, born 1706, died 1790)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Experiments and observations on electricity, made at Philadelphia in America, by Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. and F.R.S. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, of the Royal Society at Gottingen, and of the Batavian Society in Holland, and President of the Philosophical Society at Philadelphia. To which are added, letters and papers on Philosophical Subjects. The Whole corrected, methodized, improved, and now first collected into one Volume, and Illustrated with copper plates.
Classmark: D.3.16.

Record ID 307726

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 51

Essay  on Vital-Motions

Borrowed: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Classmark: N. 4.16. Original Returned Text: Essay on Vital Motions.


Borrower

Duncan Stewart
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1412618892.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

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.

Borrowed: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/3/26 (Thursday).

Borrower: Duncan Stewart

Author: Robert Whytt (Male, born 1714, died 1766), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Essay on the Vital and Other Involuntary Motions of Animals

Record ID 307729

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 51

Mahons Electricity

Borrowed: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Classmark: B3.36. Original Returned Text: Mahon's Electricity.


Borrower

Duncan Stewart
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1412618892.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Earl Charles Stanhope Stanhope (Male, born 1753, died 1816)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Principles of Electricity, Containing Divers new Theorems and Experiments, Together with an Analysis of the superior Advantages of high and pointed Conductors. This Treatise comprehends an Explanation of an electrical Returning Stroke, by which, fatal Effects may be produced, even at a vast Distance from the Place where the Lightning falls. By Charles Viscount Mahon, F.R.S.
Classmark: B.3.36.

Record ID 307738

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 51

Newtons  Optics   .

Borrowed: 1791/1/31 (Monday). Returned: 1791/1/31 (Monday). Classmark: D6. 13. Original Returned Text: Newtons Optics.


Borrower

Duncan Stewart
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1412618892.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Optice: sive De Reflexionibus, Refractionibus, Inflexionibus et Coloribus Lucis, libri tres. Authore Isaaco Newton, Equite Aurato. Latine reddidit Samuel Clarke, A.M. Reverendo admodum Patri ac Dno Joanni Moore Episcopo Norvicensi a Sacris Domesticis. Accedunt Tractatus duo ejusdem Authoris de Speciebus et Magnitudine Figurarum Curvilinearum, Latine scripti.
Classmark: F.5.3, F.5.37, Q.3.31, D.6.13.

Borrowed: 1791/1/31 (Monday). Returned: 1791/1/31 (Monday).

Borrower: Duncan Stewart

Author: Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Opticks: or, A Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections and Colours of Light

Record ID 307753

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 51

Desaguliers  Nat Phil. 1.2

Borrowed: 1791/1/31 (Monday). Returned: 1791/1/31 (Monday). Classmark: G 3 . 3. Original Returned Text: Desaguliers . 1st 2d.


Borrower

Duncan Stewart
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1412618892.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Willem Jacob 's Gravesande (Male, born 1688, died 1742)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Mathematical Elements of natural philosophy, confirm'd by experiments: Or, an introduction to Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy. Written in Latin by the late W. James s'Gravesande, LL.D. Professor of Mathematicks at Leyden, and F.R.S. Translated into English by the late J. T. Desaguliers, LL.D. F.R.S. And Published by his son J. T. Desaguliers. In two volumes.
Classmark: G.3.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1791/1/31 (Monday). Returned: 1791/1/31 (Monday).

Borrower: Duncan Stewart

Author: Willem Jacob 's Gravesande (Male, born 1688, died 1742), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy

Mathematical Elements of Natural Philosophy, Confirmed by Experiments

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 307714

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 51

Cavallo

Borrowed: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Classmark: C3. 19. Original Returned Text: Cavallo.


Borrower

Duncan Stewart
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1412618892.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Tiberius Cavallo (Male, born 1749, died 1809)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The History and Practice of Aerostation. By Tiberius Cavallo, F. R. S.
Classmark: C.3.19.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Tiberius Cavallo (Male, born 1749, died 1809)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The History and Practice of Aerostation. By Tiberius Cavallo, F. R. S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2


Book Work

Tiberius Cavallo (Male, born 1749, died 1809)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History and Practice of Aerostation

Borrowed: 1789/3/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/3/26 (Thursday).

Borrower: Duncan Stewart

Author: Tiberius Cavallo (Male, born 1749, died 1809), Genre: Natural Philosophy

History and Practice of Aerostation

Record ID 309367

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 57

Rays Wisdom of God

Borrowed: 1789/1/31 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/21 (Saturday). Classmark: P6, 48. Original Returned Text: Rays Wisdom.


Borrower

Hugh McDougall
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

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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


Book Work

John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation

Borrowed: 1789/1/31 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/21 (Saturday).

Borrower: Hugh McDougall

Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology

Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation

Record ID 121139

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 60

Kalm's Travels into North America V. 1st 

Borrowed: 1788/11/22 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/12/29 (Monday). Classmark: O.6.19. Original Returned Text: Kalm's Travels &C.


Borrower

John Clarkson
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1372923076 .
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Pehr Kalm (Male, born 1716, died 1779)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Travel
Travels into North America, containing its natural history, and a circumstantial account of its plantations and agriculture in general, with the civil, ecclesiastical and commercial state of the country, the manners of the inhabitants, and several curious and important remarks on various subjects. By Peter Kalm, professor of Oeconomy in the University of Aobo in Swedish Finland, and member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Translated into English by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Enriched with a map, several cuts for the illustration of natural history, and some additional notes. In two volumes.
Classmark: G.6.2, O.6.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 133188

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 63

Scheffars  Histy of Lapland 

Borrowed: 1789/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/4/4 (Saturday). Classmark: K5.5. Original Returned Text: Scheffars Lapland .


Borrower

David Brichan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1774-1814. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1368655420.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

Borrowed: 1789/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/4/4 (Saturday).

Borrower: David Brichan

Author: Johannes Scheffer (Male, born 1621, died 1679), Genre: Natural Philosophy

History of Lapland

Record ID 316051

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 67

Introduction to Nat: Phil. by Nicholson                                  1, 2d

Borrowed: 1790/11/7 (Sunday). Returned: 1790/11/7 (Sunday). Classmark: B4.16. Original Returned Text: Introduction to NP. 1. 2d.


Borrower

David Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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William Nicholson (Male, born 1753, died 1815)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Introduction to Natural Philosophy. Illustrated with copper plates; By William Nicholson. In two volumes.
Classmark: B.4.16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

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William Nicholson (Male, born 1753, died 1815)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Introduction to Natural Philosophy. Illustrated with copper plates; By William Nicholson. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record


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William Nicholson (Male, born 1753, died 1815)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Introduction to Natural Philosophy [William Nicholson]

Borrowed: 1790/11/7 (Sunday). Returned: 1790/11/7 (Sunday).

Borrower: David Johnston

Author: William Nicholson (Male, born 1753, died 1815), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Introduction to Natural Philosophy [William Nicholson]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 316090

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 67

Memoirs  of the R. Acad: 1 .

Borrowed: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/10 (Friday). Classmark: P5 . 13. Original Returned Text: Memoirs of the R: Acad ..


Borrower

David Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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

Record ID 316069

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 67

Buffon's Nat: Histy 3d & 4th 5 6

Borrowed: 1790/11/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/11/30 (Tuesday). Classmark: C8. 15. Original Returned Text: Buffon 3d – 4 . 5. .6 th.


Borrower

David Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon, Translated into English. Illustrated With above 300 Copper-Plates, and occasional notes and observations. By William Smellie, Member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh.
Classmark: C.8.15.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6

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Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 9 vols.
Translators: Smellie, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 41 times in 10 borrowing records


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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: 1790/11/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/11/30 (Tuesday).

Borrower: David Johnston

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 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6

Record ID 316153

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 68

Goldsmiths Nat Histy                    3. 4. 5

Borrowed: 1789/11/5 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/11/5 (Thursday). Classmark: R4,3. Original Returned Text: Goldsmith 3. 4. 5.


Borrower

William Anderson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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, Volume 5

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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


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Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature

Borrowed: 1789/11/5 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/11/5 (Thursday).

Borrower: William Anderson

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, Volume 5

Record ID 317290

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 71

Pontepodons Na Histy .

Borrowed: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Classmark: O2-9. Original Returned Text: Pontepodons N. Hist :.


Borrower

John Carmichael
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1371762740.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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.

Borrowed: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John Carmichael

Author: Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Natural History of Norway

Record ID 319399

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 79

Buffon's Nat. History V. 3d4. 5th                                6 - 7& 8th

Borrowed: 1789/1/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/1/24 (Saturday). Classmark: E.5.28. Original Returned Text: Buffons Nat. Hist. Vol. 3d 4. 5 | . 6 & 7.


Borrower

Robert Patton
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1403469516.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with above 260 copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator.
Classmark: E.5.28.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8

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Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with above 260 copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 9 vols.
Translators: Smellie, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 372 times in 279 borrowing records


Book Work

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: 1789/1/17 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/1/24 (Saturday).

Borrower: Robert Patton

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 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8

Record ID 319402

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 80

Record ID 319471

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 80

Cavallo  on Electricity

Borrowed: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Classmark: P7. 42. Original Returned Text: Cavallo on Electricity.


Borrower

James Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Tiberius Cavallo (Male, born 1749, died 1809)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Complete Treatise of Electricity in Theory and Practice; with Original Experiments. By Tiberius Cavallo.
Classmark: P.7.42.

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Tiberius Cavallo (Male, born 1749, died 1809)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A Complete Treatise of Electricity in Theory and Practice; with Original Experiments. By Tiberius Cavallo.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1777. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2


Book Work

Tiberius Cavallo (Male, born 1749, died 1809)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Complete Treatise of Electricity in Theory and Practice

Borrowed: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Johnston

Author: Tiberius Cavallo (Male, born 1749, died 1809), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Complete Treatise of Electricity in Theory and Practice

Record ID 319501

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 80

Linnæi  Gen Plantarum

Borrowed: 1789/7/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/7/2 (Thursday). Classmark: N7,18. Original Returned Text: Linnæi - Gen Plan.


Borrower

James Johnston
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

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.

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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


Book Work

Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Genera Plantarum [Carl Linnaeus]

Borrowed: 1789/7/2 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/7/2 (Thursday).

Borrower: James Johnston

Author: Linnaeus (Male, born 1707, died 1778), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Genera Plantarum [Carl Linnaeus]

Record ID 320251

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 81

Rurthrerfords N Phily V1. 2

Borrowed: 1791/2/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/2/22 (Tuesday). Classmark: M3 . 7. Original Returned Text: Rutherfords N . Phil 1. 2.


Borrower

John King
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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, Volume 2

Book Edition

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


Book Work

Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Natural Philosophy

Borrowed: 1791/2/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/2/22 (Tuesday).

Borrower: John King

Author: Thomas Rutherforth (Male, born 1712, died 1771), Genre: Natural Philosophy

System of Natural Philosophy

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 320404

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 83

Fergusons Astronomy

Borrowed: 1789/7/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/7/8 (Wednesday). Classmark: D5.31. Original Returned Text: Fergusons Astronomy.


Borrower

John Armit
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1767-1841. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1364339236.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles, And made easy to those who have not studied Mathematics. To which are added, a plain method of finding The Distances of all the Planets from the Sun, by the Transit of Venus over the Sun's Disc, in the Year 1761. An Account of Mr. Horrox's Observation of the Transit of Venus in the Year 1639: and Of the Distances of all the Planets from the Sun, as deduced from Observations of the Transit in the Year 1761.
Classmark: D.5.31.

Borrowed: 1789/7/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/7/8 (Wednesday).

Borrower: John Armit

Author: James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton’s Principles

Record ID 320572

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 84

De Luc's Letters Vol. 1 & 2d

Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/12/12 (Friday). Classmark: E.7. 19. Original Returned Text: De Luc's Letters V. 1. 2d.


Borrower

James Brown
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1763-1836. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1369131068.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Jean André de Luc (Male, born 1727, died 1817)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Lettres Physiques et Morales sur l'Histoire de la Terre et de l'Homme. Adressees a la Reine de la Grande Bretagne, par J. A. de Luc Citoyen de Geneve, Lecteur de sa Majesté, Membre de la Société royale de Londres & de la Socièté Batave, & Correspondant des Académies royales des Sciences de Paris & de Montpellier.
Classmark: E.7.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

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Confidence level: Certain

Jean André de Luc (Male, born 1727, died 1817)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Lettres physiques et morales sur l'histoire de la terre et de l'homme.
Language: French . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1779-1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 7 borrowing records


Book Work

Jean André de Luc (Male, born 1727, died 1817)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Lettres Physiques et Morales sur l'Histoire de la Terre et de l'Homme

Borrowed: 1788/11/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1788/12/12 (Friday).

Borrower: James Brown

Author: Jean André de Luc (Male, born 1727, died 1817), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Philosophy and Morality

Lettres Physiques et Morales sur l'Histoire de la Terre et de l'Homme

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 320569

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 84

Smillies Nat: Histy..

Borrowed: 1788/10/10 (Friday). Returned: 1788/11/29 (Saturday). Classmark: B3.20. Original Returned Text: Smillies Nat History.


Borrower

James Brown
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1763-1836. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1369131068.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophy of natural history. By William Smellie, Member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh.
Classmark: B.3.29, B.3.30, B.3.20, 21, 22.

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Confidence level: Certain

William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The philosophy of natural history. By William Smellie, Member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh | London. Date of publication: 1790-1799. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 84 times in 71 borrowing records


Book Work

William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophy of Natural History

Borrowed: 1788/10/10 (Friday). Returned: 1788/11/29 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Brown

Author: William Smellie (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Philosophy of Natural History

Record ID 321268

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 84

Phil Transactions 87. &  88.

Borrowed: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Original Returned Text: Phil. Transactions. 87..


Borrower

James Brown
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1763-1836. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1369131068.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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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 87?, Volume 88?

Record ID 321283

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 84

Œuvres de  Maupertius 1.2.&3d

Borrowed: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Classmark: L 6. 19. Original Returned Text: Oeuvres. de Maupertius 1. 2.3d.


Borrower

James Brown
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1763-1836. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1369131068.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (Male, born 1698, died 1759)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Oeuvres de Mr. [Pierre-Louis Moreau de] Maupertius
Classmark: E.7.28, L.6.19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (Male, born 1698, died 1759)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Oeuvres de Mr. [Pierre-Louis Moreau de] Maupertius
Language: English . Published: Lyon. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records


Book Work

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (Male, born 1698, died 1759)
Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Oeuvres de Maupertuis

Borrowed: 1789/2/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/2/14 (Saturday).

Borrower: James Brown

Author: Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (Male, born 1698, died 1759), Genre: Mathematics, Genre: Natural Philosophy

Oeuvres de Maupertuis

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 320545

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 84

Robertsons  Astronomy

Borrowed: 1788/10/2 (Thursday). Classmark: BB5. 28.


Borrower

James Brown
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1763-1836. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1369131068.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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Nicolas Louis de La Caille (Male, born 1713, died 1762)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The Elements of Astronomy, Deduced from Observations; And Demonstrated upon the Mathematical Principles of the Newtonian Philosophy: with Practical Rules whereby the Principal Phenomena are determined. To which is annexed, A Treatise of Projection in general. Designed for Students in Universities. The whole translated from the French of M. De La Caille, Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, By John Robertson, F. R. S. With Additions and Corrections communicated by the Author.
Classmark: BB.5.28.