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Record ID 235871
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 81
Cook's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1798/1/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Rutherford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1798/1/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Rutherford
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 235856
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 81
Cook's Voyages v. 2
Borrowed: 1797/10/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Rutherford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1797/10/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Rutherford
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 235865
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 81
Rollin's Ancient History v. 4
Borrowed: 1797/12/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Rutherford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1797/12/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Rutherford
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 235844
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 81
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1789/12. Returned: yes.
John Robert Stuart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235847
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 81
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Robert Stuart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: John Robert Stuart
Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 235868
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 81
Goldsmith's Natural History v. 5
Borrowed: 1798/1/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Rutherford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Goldsmith's Natural History
Shelfmark: 530.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 705 times in 454 borrowing records
ESTC: T146096
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Borrowed: 1798/1/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Rutherford
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 235838
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 81
Whitaker's History of the Britons
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday).
John Robert Stuart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
Whitaker's History of the Britons
Shelfmark: 644. Format: 8vo.
Confidence level: Speculative
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
The genuine history of the Britons asserted. In a full and candid refutation of Mr. Macpherson’s Introduction to the history of Great-Britain and Ireland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 14
ESTC: T100007
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
Genuine History of the Britons Asserted
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Robert Stuart
Author: John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808), Genre: History
Record ID 235862
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 81
Bell's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1797/11/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Rutherford
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Bell's Travels
Shelfmark: 724. Format: 8vo.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St. Petersburgh in Russia, to various parts of Asia.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 117 times in 95 borrowing records
ESTC: T99654
John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780)
Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Borrowed: 1797/11/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Rutherford
Author: John Bell (Male, born 1691, died 1780), Genre: Travel
Travels from St Petersburg in Russia, to Diverse Parts of Asia
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 235904
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Rollin's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1797/5/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1797/5/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 235931
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Modern Europe v. 1
Borrowed: 1798/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
Modern Europe
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of modern Europe : with an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, and a view of the progress of society from the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris in 1763 ; in a series of letters from a nobleman to his son.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786-1810. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 165 times in 149 borrowing records
ESTC: T117065
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1798/2/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 235928
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Modern Europe v. 4
Borrowed: 1798/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
Modern Europe
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of modern Europe : with an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, and a view of the progress of society from the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris in 1763 ; in a series of letters from a nobleman to his son.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786-1810. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 165 times in 149 borrowing records
ESTC: T117065
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1798/2/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 235895
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Rollin's Roman History v. 9
Borrowed: 1797. Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, To the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1241 times in 806 borrowing records
ESTC: N48133
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Borrowed: 1797.
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium [Charles Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 235910
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Lives of the Admirals v. 2
Borrowed: 1797/6/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1797/6/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 235922
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1797/11/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235880
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Pope's Works v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
Colqm Grant
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
The works of Alexander Pope Esq. In nine volumes, complete. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements; as they were delivered to the editor a little before his death: together with the commentary and notes of Mr. Warburton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 32 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T5439
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Colqm Grant
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 235925
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Modern Europe v. 2
Borrowed: 1798/1/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
Modern Europe
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of modern Europe : with an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, and a view of the progress of society from the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris in 1763 ; in a series of letters from a nobleman to his son.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786-1810. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 165 times in 149 borrowing records
ESTC: T117065
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1798/1/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 235883
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Banier's Mythology v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/12. Returned: yes.
Colqm Grant
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Banier's Mythology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
The mythology and fables of the ancients, explain’d from history. By the Abbé Banier, Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. ... . Translated from the original French. Containing I. The History of the Gods of the Chaldeans, Babylonians, Syrians, Persians, &c. II. Of the Divinities of the Greeks and Romans, divided into three Classes, viz. the Celestial Gods, the Gods of the Waters, and those of the Earth. The first contains the History of Jupiter, Juno, Saturn, Minerva, Mars, Venus, Vulcan, Mercury, Apollo, Diana, Bacchus, &c. together with an historical Explanation of all the poetical Fables relating to these several Divinities. Under the second Class is the History of Demogorgon, Cybele, Vesta, Terminus, Flora, the Satyrs, &c. The third contains the History of Neptune, Amphitrite, Nereus, Proteus, the Nymphs; with a curious Enquiry into the Foundation and Nature of that Worship which was paid them.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739-1740. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 51 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: N35253
M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741)
Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Borrowed: 1789/12.
Borrower: Colqm Grant
Author: M. l’abbé Antoine Banier (Male, born 1673, died 1741), Genre: History, Genre: Theology
Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, Explain’d from History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 235940
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Knights of Malta v. 1
Borrowed: 1798/6/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
Knights of Malta
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
The history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem; styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta. Translated from the French of Mons. l’Abbe de Vertot.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 208 times in 207 borrowing records
ESTC: T81010
Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735)
Genre: History
History of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, styled afterwards, the Knights of Rhodes, and at present, the Knights of Malta
Borrowed: 1798/6/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: Abbé René Aubert de Vertot (Male, born 1655, died 1735), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 235934
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Beloe's Herodotus v. 2
Borrowed: 1798/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428)
Genre: History
Beloe's Herodotus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428)
Genre: History
The history of Herodotus, translated from the Greek. With notes. By ... William Beloe.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1791. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Translators: Beloe, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T146951
Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428)
Genre: History
Histories [Herodotus]
Borrowed: 1798/4/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: Herodotus (Male, born c.BCE484, died BCE428), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 235901
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Rollin's Ancient History v. 5
Borrowed: 1797/5/13 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1797/5/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 235919
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Cook's Voyages v. 5
Borrowed: 1797/10/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1797/10/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 235913
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Lives of the Admirals v. 3
Borrowed: 1797/8/5 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Campbell's Lives of the British Admirals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742-1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 352 times in 329 borrowing records
ESTC: T90051
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Borrowed: 1797/8/5 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Lives of the Admirals and Other Eminent British Seamen
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 235898
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
World Displayed v. 4
Borrowed: 1797/25. Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235889
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Clarendon v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Wolfgang Seber (Male, born 1573, died 1634)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Clarendon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Wolfgang Seber (Male, born 1573, died 1634)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Index vocabulorum in Homeri Iliade atque Odyssea cæterisque quotquot extant poematis studio M. Wolfgangi Seberi Sulani.
Language: Greek . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T70806
Wolfgang Seber (Male, born 1573, died 1634)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Index Vocabulorum in Homeri Iliade atque Odyssea Caeterisque Quotquot Extant Poematis
Borrowed: 1796/10/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: Wolfgang Seber (Male, born 1573, died 1634), Genre: Belles Lettres
Index Vocabulorum in Homeri Iliade atque Odyssea Caeterisque Quotquot Extant Poematis
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 235916
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Buffon's Hist v. 5
Borrowed: 1797/9/7 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
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 three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
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: 1797/9/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
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 5
Record ID 235886
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Stanyan's Grecian History v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/1/7 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Colqm Grant
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Temple Stanyan (Male, born c.1677, died 1752)
Genre: History
Stanyan's Graecian History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Temple Stanyan (Male, born c.1677, died 1752)
Genre: History
The grecian history. From the original of Greece, to the death of Philip of Macedon. By Temple Stanyan, Esq; [ In two volumes. ]
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 45 times in 33 borrowing records
ESTC: T102206
Temple Stanyan (Male, born c.1677, died 1752)
Genre: History
Grecian History [Temple Stanyan]
Borrowed: 1790/1/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: Colqm Grant
Author: Temple Stanyan (Male, born c.1677, died 1752), Genre: History
Grecian History [Temple Stanyan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 235892
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Duncombe's Horace v. 4
Borrowed: 1796/11/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Poetry
Duncombe's Horace
Shelfmark: 553.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Likely
Genre: Poetry
The works of Horace, in English verse, by Mr. Duncombe, Sen. J. Duncombe, M.A. and other hands. With notes historical and critical.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4v.
Translators: Mr Duncombe
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 12 borrowing records
ESTC: T52758
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Record ID 235937
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Mavor's Travels v. 14
Borrowed: 1798/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Confidence level: Certain
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1798/4/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Record ID 235907
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 82
Rollin's Ancient History v. 2
Borrowed: 1797/6/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Charles Robison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1797/6/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Charles Robison
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 235964
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
World Displayed v. 9
Borrowed: 1797/11/18 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235955
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Rollin's Ancient History v. 7
Borrowed: 1797/1/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1797/1/19 (Thursday).
Borrower: Thomas Wright
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 235976
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
World Displayed v. 6
Borrowed: 1798/2/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235949
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Rollin's Ancient History v. 7
Borrowed: 1796/11/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1796/11/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Wright
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 235943
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Annual Register 1758
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday).
Ebenezir Gardner
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register 1758
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The annual Register, or a view of the history, politicks, and literature, of the year 1758.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 139 times in 80 borrowing records
ESTC: T213203
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Ebenezir Gardner
Genre: Periodicals
Annual Register, or A View of the History, Politics, and Literature
Record ID 235991
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Mavor's Travels v. 10
Borrowed: 1798/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1798/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Brown
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 235985
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Rollin's Ancient History v. 4
Borrowed: 1798/3/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1798/3/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Brown
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 235973
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1798/1/20 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 235994
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Mavor's Travels v. 9
Borrowed: 1798/6/2 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1798/6/2 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Brown
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 235958
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Rollin's Ancient History v. 8
Borrowed: 1797/1/28 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1797/1/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Thomas Wright
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 235946
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Robertson's Charles 5th v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/12. Returned: yes.
Ebenezir Gardner
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's Charles 5th
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1789/12.
Borrower: Ebenezir Gardner
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 235961
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Knox's Voyages v. 7
Borrowed: 1797. Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1797.
Borrower: Alexander Brown
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 235952
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Rollin's Ancient History v. 6
Borrowed: 1796/12/19 (Monday). Returned: yes.
Thomas Wright
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1796/12/19 (Monday).
Borrower: Thomas Wright
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 235967
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1797/12/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235988
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Mavor's Travels v. 3
Borrowed: 1798/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Mavor's Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical account of the most celebrated voyages, travels, and discoveries, from the time of Columbus to the present period. By William Mavor, LL.D. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796-1797. Format: 18mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1042 times in 955 borrowing records
ESTC: T77044
William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837)
Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Borrowed: 1798/4/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Brown
Author: William Fordyce Mavor (Male, born 1758, died 1837), Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries [William Fordyce Mavor]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 235979
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Modern Europe v. 4
Borrowed: 1798/2/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
Modern Europe
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of modern Europe : with an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, and a view of the progress of society from the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris in 1763 ; in a series of letters from a nobleman to his son.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786-1810. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 165 times in 149 borrowing records
ESTC: T117065
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1798/2/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Brown
Author: William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 235970
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
World Displayed v. 1
Borrowed: 1798/1/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 235982
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 83
Modern Europe v. 5
Borrowed: 1798/3/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Brown
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
Modern Europe
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of modern Europe : with an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, and a view of the progress of society from the rise of the modern kingdoms to the Peace of Paris in 1763 ; in a series of letters from a nobleman to his son.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786-1810. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 165 times in 149 borrowing records
ESTC: T117065
William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Modern Europe
Borrowed: 1798/3/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Brown
Author: William Russell (Male, born 1741, died 1793), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 236051
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Voyages v. 7
Borrowed: 1792/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 236063
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Robertson's America v. 1
Borrowed: 1796/11/19 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Gilbert Watts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of America
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of America. By William Robertson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 188 borrowing records
ESTC: T78964
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Borrowed: 1796/11/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Gilbert Watts
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of America [William Robertson]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236042
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1792/7/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 236039
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1792/6. Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236000
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Rollin's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/11/20 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Peter Colquhoun
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1789/11/20 (Friday).
Borrower: Peter Colquhoun
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236024
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
World Displayed v. 10
Borrowed: 1792/3/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236012
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Pope's Homer v. 2
Borrowed: 1791/12/24 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male), Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Borrowed: 1791/12/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: Homer (Male), Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 236003
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Watson's Philip
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday).
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
Watson's History of Philip
Confidence level: Likely
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. By Robert Watson, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 138 borrowing records
ESTC: T211661
Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: Robert Watson (Male, born c.1730, died 1781), Genre: History
Record ID 236030
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Goldsmith's Roman History v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/5/12 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1792/5/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236054
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1793/2. Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236066
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Buffon v. 8
Borrowed: 1796/7/8 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Gilbert Watts
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Speculative
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 three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
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: 1796/7/8 (Friday).
Borrower: Gilbert Watts
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 8
Record ID 236009
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Buffon v. 7
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Buffon's Natural History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Speculative
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 three hundred and one copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 455 times in 403 borrowing records
ESTC: N42265
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: 1791/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
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 7
Record ID 236033
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Goldsmith's Roman History v. 14
Borrowed: 1792/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1792/5/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Record ID 236027
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Goldsmith's Roman History v. 2
Borrowed: 1792/4/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Goldsmith's Roman History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Likely
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr. Goldsmith’s Roman history abridged by himself for the use of schools.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 258 times in 246 borrowing records
ESTC: T146057
Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Borrowed: 1792/4/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Education, Genre: History
Dr Goldsmith’s Roman History abridged by Himself for the Use of Schools
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 236015
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Anson's Voyages
Borrowed: 1792/1/7 (Saturday).
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Anson's Voyages
Confidence level: Speculative
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas. Compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Honourable George Lord Anson, and published under his direction. By Richard Walter, M. A. Chaplain of his Majesty’s Ship the Centurion, in that Expedition. The Third Edition. With Charts of the Southern Part of South America, of Part of the Pacific Ocean, and of the Track of the Centurion round the World.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 62 times in 51 borrowing records
ESTC: T89477
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Round the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
Borrowed: 1792/1/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762), Genre: Travel
Record ID 235997
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Ray's Travels v. 2
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday). Returned: yes.
George Wishart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Rae's Travels
Shelfmark: 451.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A collection of curious travels and voyages. In two parts. Part I. Containing Dr Leonhart Rauwolf’s journey into the eastern countries. Viz. Syria, Palestine, or the Holyland, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Chaldea, &c. Translated. from the Original High Dutch, by Nicholas Staphorst. Part II. Containing travels into Greece, Asia minor, Egypt, Arabia felix, Petraea, Ethiopia, the Red Sea, &c. Collected from the Observations of Mons. Belon, Mr Vernon, Dr Spon, Dr Smith, Dr Huntington, Mr Greaves, Alpinus Vestingius, Thevenot’s Collections, and others. To which are added, three catalogues of such trees, Shrubs, and Herbs, as grow in the Levant. By J. Ray, F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 63
ESTC: T93655
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Borrowed: 1789/10/28 (Wednesday).
Borrower: George Wishart
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Collection of Curious Travels and Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 236060
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Plutarch's Lives v. 8
Borrowed: 1793/4/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Speculative
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch’s lives, translated from the original Greek, with notes critical and historical, and a new life of Plutarch.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Langhorne, John; Langhorne, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 333 times in 303 borrowing records
ESTC: N20526
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]
Borrowed: 1793/4/6 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 236018
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1792/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236021
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Chinese Traveller v. 1
Borrowed: 1792/3/2 (Friday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Chinese Traveller
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Travel
The chinese traveller. Containing a geographical, commercial, and political history of China. With A particular Account of their Customs, Manners, Religion, Agriculture, Government, Arts, Sciences, Ceremonies, Buildings, Language, Physick, Trade, Manufactures, Shipping, Plants, Trees, Beasts, Birds, &c. &c. To which is prefixed the life of Confucius, The celebrated Chinese Philosopher. Collected from du halde, le compte, and other modern travellers. ... . Adorned with a map of China and other curious Coperplates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 44
ESTC: T62654
Genre: Travel
Chinese Traveller
Record ID 236048
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Rollin's Ancient History v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/11/17 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1792/11/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 236006
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Hume's History v. 8
Borrowed: 1791/11/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England (original title)
Hume's History (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Likely
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. In eight volumes. By David Hume, Esq; ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1009 times in 824 borrowing records
ESTC: N504610
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1791/11/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 236057
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
Plutarch v. 6
Borrowed: 1793/3/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Borrowed: 1793/3/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Cosmo Orne
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 236036
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1792/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236045
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 84
World Displayed v. 5
Borrowed: 1792/10/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Cosmo Orne
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236123
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
History of the Britons
Borrowed: 1796/7/10 (Sunday).
C Stewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
History of the Britons
Format: 8vo.
Confidence level: Very likely
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
The genuine history of the Britons asserted. In a full and candid refutation of Mr. Macpherson’s Introduction to the history of Great-Britain and Ireland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 14
ESTC: T100007
John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808)
Genre: History
Genuine History of the Britons Asserted
Borrowed: 1796/7/10 (Sunday).
Borrower: C Stewart
Author: John Whitaker (Male, born 1735, died 1808), Genre: History
Record ID 236093
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Knox's Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1791/7/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1791/7/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Brougham
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 236069
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Rollin's Ancient History v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Rollin's Ancient History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, ... Translated from the French. In seven volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1780. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 7v.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 871 times in 851 borrowing records
ESTC: T127048
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday).
Borrower: Henry Brougham
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236075
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236096
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
World Displayed v. 17
Borrowed: 1791/7. Returned: yes.
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236108
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1792/6/9 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Niven
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236114
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
World Displayed v. 2
Borrowed: 1792/7/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Niven
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236105
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1792/5/26 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Niven
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236117
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Blair's Works v. 3
Borrowed: 1793/3/16 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
S Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Robert Blair (Male, born 1699, died 1746)
Genre: Poetry
Blair's Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Speculative
Robert Blair (Male, born 1699, died 1746)
Genre: Poetry
The poetical works of Robert Blair. Containing The grave; and A poem to the memory of Mr. Law. To which is prefixed, the life of the author, by Robert Anderson, M.D.
Language: English . Published: London | Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1794. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T174432
Robert Blair (Male, born 1699, died 1746)
Genre: Poetry
Poetical Works of Robert Blair
Borrowed: 1793/3/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: S Brougham
Author: Robert Blair (Male, born 1699, died 1746), Genre: Poetry
Poetical Works of Robert Blair
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 236081
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
World Displayed v. 20
Borrowed: 1790/1/21 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236090
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1791/6/25 (Saturday).
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Confidence level: Speculative
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry Viii. to the present time. Including, a Complete History of England from that Aera. In six volumes. Ornamented with elegant frontispieces. Vol. I. A new edition, revised, corrected, and considerably enlarged, by the editor, T. Mortimer, Esq;
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 207 times in 162 borrowing records
ESTC: T107370
Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810)
Genre: Lives
British Plutarch
Borrowed: 1791/6/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Brougham
Author: Thomas Mortimer (Male, born 1730, died 1810), Genre: Lives
Record ID 236078
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
World Displayed v. 7
Borrowed: 1790/1/7 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236084
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Buchanan's History of England v. 1
Borrowed: 1790/10/30 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan's History of England
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
Buchanan’s history of Scotland. In twenty books. Containing, I. An account of its several situations; and the nature of its soil and climate. II. The antient names, manners, laws, and customs of the country, and what people inhabited the island from the very beginning. III. A chronicle of all its kings; in an exact series of succession, from Fergus, the first founder of the Scottish monarchy, to the reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and I. of England. The fourth edition. Translated from the Latin original. Wherein several errors in the English editions are corrected. To which is added, an appendix, containing a genealogy of all the kings from Fergus I. to James VI. In two volumes. Adorned with copper-plates, and a map of Scotland.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 54 borrowing records
ESTC: N15167
George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582)
Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Borrowed: 1790/10/30 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Brougham
Author: George Buchanan (Male, born 1506, died 1582), Genre: History
History of Scotland [George Buchanan]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236102
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Pope's Homer v. 2
Borrowed: 1792/1/21 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Niven
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Homer (Male), Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Poetry
Pope's Homer
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Borrowed: 1792/1/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Niven
Author: Homer (Male), Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 236072
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Cook's Voyages v. 1
Borrowed: 1789/12. Returned: yes.
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Cook's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world, undertaken and performed by royal authority. Containing an authentic, ... history of Captain Cook’s first, second, third and last voyages, ... To which will be added, genuine narratives of other voyage ... It is proper to observe, that some other editions of these works ... would cost a purchaser ... upwards of twenty guineas; ... but the present edition, by being published in only eighty six-penny numbers, ... enables every person, ... to become familiary [sic] acquainted with those ... voyages ... Now publishing under the immediate direction of George William Anderson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784-1786. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 536 times in 506 borrowing records
ESTC: T134074
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Borrowed: 1789/12.
Borrower: Henry Brougham
Genre: Travel
New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236111
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Anson's Voyages
Borrowed: 1792/6.
Alexander Niven
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Anson's Voyages
Confidence level: Speculative
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas. Compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Honourable George Lord Anson, and published under his direction. By Richard Walter, M. A. Chaplain of his Majesty’s Ship the Centurion, in that Expedition. The Third Edition. With Charts of the Southern Part of South America, of Part of the Pacific Ocean, and of the Track of the Centurion round the World.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 62 times in 51 borrowing records
ESTC: T89477
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Round the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
Borrowed: 1792/6.
Borrower: Alexander Niven
Author: George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762), Genre: Travel
Record ID 236087
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Johnson's Boswell's Tour
Borrowed: 1790/11/20 (Saturday).
Henry Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Johnson's Boswell's Tour
Confidence level: Speculative
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. By James Boswell, Esq. containing Some Poetical Pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the Tour, and never before published; A Series of his Conversation, Literary Anecdotes, and Opinions of Men and Books: with an authentick account of The Distresses and Escape of the Grandson of King James II. in the Year 1746.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 98 borrowing records
ESTC: T53594
James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795)
Genre: Travel
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Borrowed: 1790/11/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Henry Brougham
Author: James Boswell (Male, born 1740, died 1795), Genre: Travel
Record ID 236099
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Robertson's Scotland v. 1
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
Alexander Niven
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
Robertson's History of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Likely
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland during the reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his accession to the crown of England. With a review of the Scottish history previous to that period; and an appendix containing Original Papers. In Two Volumes. By William Robertson, D. D. Minister of Lady Yester’s, Edinburgh.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 359 times in 277 borrowing records
ESTC: T71467
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Alexander Niven
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and King James VI
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 236120
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 85
Ciceronis Op Gronovii v. 10
Borrowed: 1793/7/27 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
S Brougham
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Ciceronis Op Gronovii
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Speculative
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera omnia, cum selectissimis Jani Gruteri & variorum notis, ac indice locupletissimo, accurante Cornelio Schrevelio ... Accedunt ... Dion. Gothofredi argumenta.
Language: Latin . Published: Leiden. Date of publication: 1692. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 1
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1793/7/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: S Brougham
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Record ID 236126
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: yes.
John Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236141
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
World Displayed v. 11
Borrowed: 1791/10/29 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Sanders
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236189
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
World Displayed v. 14
Borrowed: 1793/4/6 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Sanders
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236186
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
Plutarch v. 4
Borrowed: 1793/3. Returned: yes.
George Sanders
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Borrowed: 1793/3.
Borrower: George Sanders
Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 236150
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
Knox's Voyages v. 4
Borrowed: 1792/1/7 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Sanders
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
Knox's Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Speculative
Genre: Travel
A new collection of voyages, discoveries and travels: containing whatever is worthy of notice, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: In Respect to The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, and Provinces; their Climates, Soil, Produce, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 381 times in 369 borrowing records
ESTC: T113577
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Borrowed: 1792/1/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Sanders
Genre: Travel
New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 236174
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
World Displayed v. 3
Borrowed: 1792/8/4 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Sanders
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236129
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
World Displayed v. 16
Borrowed: 1789/12. Returned: yes.
John Campbell
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations
Record ID 236147
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
Guthrie's History v. 8
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday). Returned: yes.
George Sanders
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770)
Genre: History
Guthrie's History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Borrowed: 1791/12/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: George Sanders
Author: William Guthrie (Male, born 1708, died 1770), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 236168
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
Voyages v. 3
Borrowed: 1792/6. Returned: yes.
George Sanders
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Record ID 236156
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137144 (Type: Student). Page: 86
World Displayed
Borrowed: 1792/4/21 (Saturday).
George Sanders
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
Genre: Travel
World Displayed
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
The world displayed; or, A curious collection of voyages and travels, selected from the writers of all nations. In which the conjectures and interpolations of several vain editors and translators are expunged, every relation is made concise and plain, and the divisions of countries and kingdoms are clearly and distinctly noted.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Compiled by Christopher Smart, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Johnson; introduction by Samuel Johnson.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1944 times in 1812 borrowing records
ESTC: T113545
Genre: Travel
World Displayed; or, A Curious Collection of Voyages and Travels, Selected from the Writers of All Nations