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A plain and familiar introduction to the Newtonian philosophy, in six sections. Illustrated by six copper plates. Designed for the use of such gentlemen and ladies As would acquire A competent Knowledge of this Science, without Mathematical Learning; And more especially those who have, or may attend the author's course of six lectures and experiments on these subjects. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Pictures
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Astronomy: a mechanism for a model of the motion of a comet. Engraving after B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Reference: 46166i- Books
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A supplement: containing remarks on a rhapsody of adventures of a Modern Knight-Errant in Philosophy. By Benj. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: M.DCC.XLVI. [1746]- Pictures
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Meteorology: a view of the Earth and the sun during summer [in the Northern hemisphere]. Engraving after B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Reference: 46605i- Pictures
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Meteorology: a view of the Earth and the sun during winter [in the Northern hemisphere]. Engraving after B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Reference: 46606i- Pictures
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Astronomy: a large orrery, mounted on a dodecahedral base, decorated with signs of the zodiac. Engraving after B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Reference: 46159i- Books
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The natural history of England; or, a Description of each particular County, In regard to the curious Productions of Nature and Art. Illustrated by a Map of each County, and Sculptures of Natural Curiosities. ... . Containing, I. Cornwall, II. Devonshire, III. Dorsetshire, IV. Somersetshire, V. Wiltshire, VI. Hampshire, Vii. Surrey, Viii. Sussex, IX. Kent, X. Middlesex, XI. Berkshire, XII. Gloucestershire, XIII. Oxfordshire, XIV. Buckinghamshire. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]-63- Books
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The description and use of a proportional camera obscura, with a solar microscope adapted thereto. Invented and sold by B. Martin in Fleet-Street.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1770?]- Books
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The philosophical grammar : being a view of the present state of experimented physiology, or, natural philosophy. In four parts. ... / By Benj. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1778- Books
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Thermometrum magnum: or, grand standard thermometer. Expressing all degrees of heat and cold, from that with which Mercury boils, to that which congeals it into solid Metal. To which are adjusted the celebrated scales of Sir Isaac Newton, Fahrenheit, De L'Isle, and Reaumur, for comparing observations made in every part of the globe, and in all Degrees of Temperature in the Air, or any other Bodies. The whole delineated on, and illustrated by, a large copper-plate. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1772- Books
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The mariner's mirror, part [III.] Being a new and compendious system of logarithms In all the different Kinds, viz. I. Nautical Logarithms invented by Mr. Wright. II. Natural Logarithms by Lord Neper. III. Common Logarithms by Mr. Briggs. With Their Application in the Operations of Arithmetic, the Doctrine of Ratios, Natural Philosophy, the Cotesian Geometry; and Navigation, in Particular. The Whole illustrated by the Logistic Curve at large; with the Construction and Delineation of all the Logarithmic Lines and Scales. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1772- Books
Thermometrum magnum, or, Grand standard thermometer : expressing all degrees of heat and cold, from that with which mercury boils, to that which congeals it into solid metal. To which are adjusted the celebrated scales of Sir Isaac Newton, Fahrenheit, De L'Isle, and Reaumur, for comparing observations made in every part of the globe, and in all degrees of temperature in the air, or any other bodies. The whole delineated on, and illustrated by, a large copper-plate / by Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1772- Books
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A description of the nature, construction, and use of the Torricellian, or simple barometer. With a scale of rectification for estimating the true altitude of the column of mercurcy (equal to the Weight of the Atmosphere) to the Hundredth Part of an Inch. Also The Theory and Construction of the Compound Barometer; the Nature and Use of the Thermometer, and Hygrometer. With an appendix. Containing an Analytical Solution of a Barometrical Problem. The whole illustrated by Copper-Plate Figures of the several Instruments. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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A description of the nature, construction, and use of the Torricellian, or simple barometer. With a Scale of Rectification For estimating the True Altitude of the Column of Mercury (equal to the Weight of the Atmosphere) to the Hundredth Part of an Inch. Also the theory and construction of the compound barometer ; the Nature and Use of the Thermometer, and Hygrometer. With an Appendix, Containing an Analytical Solution of a Barometrical Problem. The whole illustrated by Copper-Plate Figures of the several Instruments. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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Two essays on the nature and wonderful properties of Island Crystal. Essay I. Containing, all that has been hitherto delivered in regard to its form, dimensions, and double refraction of light; with the addition of several new experiments with polished parallelopipeds and prisms made of this substance, which discover a various, multiple, and colorific refraction; and exhibit a variety of images of one and the same object. To which is subjoined, a computation of the magnifying power of reflecting telescopes; and a table thereof, from 6 inches to 12 feet in length. The whole illustrated with copper plate figures. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [1774?]- Books
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An essay on the nature and superior use of globes, in conveying the first principles of geography and astronomy to the minds of youth; also a candid examination of the construction and use of planispheres, wherein The Erroneous Nature, and many bad Consequences, attending the Use of the Vulgar Projection are pointed out: and the nature and use of the globular projection, With many New Improvements, Illustrated by a Solution of Several Problems, Explaining the general Principles of Geography and Astronomy, by Way of Introduction to the more ready Use of the Globes. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLVIII. [1758]- Books
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The principles of perspective explained in a genuine theory; and applied in an extensive practice. With the construction and uses of all such instruments as are subservient to the purposes of this science. By Benj. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [1770?]- Books
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An appendix to the New art of surveying; containing A New construction of a pantagraph, Which renders it of universal Use in reducing or enlarging Plans, Drawings, Pictures, Portraits, &c. in Copies bearing any required Proportion to the Original. By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [1780?]- Books
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Uraniscopium magnum, or The nature, construction, and use of the grand uraniscope. Being a new construction of an equatorial telescope, which, by clock-work, and a planetary pendulum, becomes an automaton, and renders all the heavenly bodies stationary to the view. By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [1750?]- Books
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Lingua Britannica reformata: or, a new English dictionary, under the following titles, viz. I. Universal; ... VIII. Philosophical; ... To which is prefix'd, an introduction, containing a physico-grammatical essay on the propriety and rationale of the English tongue, ... By Benj. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1749- Books
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Optical essays, containing, I. A practical description of the several sorts of ... microscopes ... II. The nature of vision in insects ... III. A catalogue of ... microscopic objects. IV. The use of the reflecting telescope ... V. The manner of computing the magnifying power in ... microscopes. VI. A new method of applying a micrometer, etc / By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [not before 1762]- Books
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The nature and construction of a solar eclipse explained and exemplified in that which will happen on April 1st, A.D. 1764. Containing, I. The geometrical construction of a general eclipse of the sun, exhibiting its phases and affections, by scale and compasses. II. The same by trigonometrical calculation. III. The construction and phases of a solar eclipse for any particular place, exemplified for the city of London. IV. Of the form and dimensions of the moon's dark shadow on the Earth's surface considered not as a sphere but as a spheroid. V. The method of exhibiting all the phases of a solar eclipse in the best manner, by a reflecting telescope, in a room not darkened. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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The principles of pump-work illustrated, and applied in the construction of a new pump without friction, or loss of time, or water, in working; Humbly proposed for the service of the British Marine, with the privilege of His Majesty's Royal letters patent. By Benj. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [1766?]- Books
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The description of a new universal microscope, which has all the uses of the single, compound, opake, and aquatic microscopes. With particular Directions for the Use and Application of every Part of the Apparatus, as represented and illustrated in a large Copper-Plate. By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [1765?]- Books
Philosophia Britannica: or, a new ... system of the Newtonian philosophy, astronomy and geography. In a course of twelve lectures, with notes ... The whole collected and methodized from all the principal authors, and public memoirs to the present year; and embellished with eighty-one copper-plates / By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1759