Eccentric and self-proclaimed philosopher (1772-1851)

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The life of Jonathan Martin, incendiary of York Minster : with some account of William and Richard Martin / [Thomas Balston].

A new system of natural philosophy, on the principle of perpetual motion; with a variety of other useful discoveries / By William Martin.

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William Martin

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A new system of natural philosophy, on the principle of perpetual motion; with a variety of other useful discoveries / By William Martin.