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The philosophical grammar being a view of the present state of experimented physiology, or natural philosophy. In four parts. Part I. Somatology, treateth of the universal Nature and Properties of Matter, or Substance, and the specifick Qualities of natural Bodies. Part II. Cosmology, exhibiteth a general View of the Universe, and its great constituent Parts; the Sun, Moon, Planets, Comets, fixed Stars, &c. Part III. Aerology, compriseth the Philosophy of the Atmosphere, shewing the wonderful Nature and Properties of the Air, Wind, Meteors, and other Phaenomena therein. Part IV. Geology, containeth a Philosophical View of the terraqueous Globe, in all its Parts and Productions; as Minerals, Metals, Stones, &c. The Laws of Fluids; the Sea, its Tides, &c. Of Rivers, Springs, &c. Of Vegetation, and the Nature of Plants, Trees, &c. Of the Parts of animal Bodies; and a Survey of the Nature of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, Shell-Animals, &c. The fourth edition, with alterations, corrections, and very large additions by way of notes. By Benj. Martin, [greek text].
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1753- E-books
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A plain and familiar introduction to the Newtonian experimental 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 Lectures and Experiments On these Subjects. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]- E-books
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The young gentleman and lady's philosophy , in a continued survey of the works of nature and art; by way of dialogue. ... . Containing, The Philosophy of the Heavens and of the Atmosphere. Illustrated by Thirty-Three copper-plates. The third edition corrected. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- E-books
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Optical essays , Containing, I. A practical description of the several sorts of single, solar, and compound microscops; with their apparatus, and latest improvments. II. The nature of vision in insects demonstrated by microscopic observations. III. A catalogue of all principal microscopic objects. IV. The use of the reflecting telescope as an universal perspective for viewing every sort of object in the greatest perfection. V. The manner of computing the magnifying power in single and double microscopes. VI. A new method of applying a micrometer to take the dimension: of small objects. VII. An illustration of the whole in a great variety of figures on a large copper-plate. By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [1761?]- E-books
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Bibliotheca technologica or, a philological library of literary arts and sciences. Viz. I. Theology; or the first Principles of Natural Religion. II. Ethics, or Morality; the Doctrine of Moral Virtues. III. Christianity; or the Substance of the Christian Religion. IV. Judaism; or the Religion and State of the Jews. V. Mahometanism; or the Life, Religion, and Polity of Mahomet. VI. Gentilism; or the Deities and Religion of the Heathen. Vii. Mythology; or an Explanation of Fabulous Histories. Viii. Grammar and Language, particularly of the English Tongue. IX. Rhetoric and Oratory; or the Art of speaking eloquently. X. Logic; or the Art of Reasoning and Persuasion. XI. Ontology; or the Science of Being abstractedly considered. XII. Poetry; or the Art of making Verses or Poems. XIII. Criticism; or Art of judging well of Men and Things. XIV. Geography; or a Description of the World. XV. Chronology; or the Doctrine of Time. XVI. History; with the Original of Nations and Kingdoms. XVII. Physiology; or Science of Natural Philosophy. XVIII. Botany; or the Doctrine of Plants and Vegetables. XIX. Anatomy; or a Description of the Parts of an human Body. XX. Pharmacy; or the Art of making Medicines. XXI. Medicine; or the Theory of Physic and Diseases. XXII. Polity and Oeconomics; or the Doctrine of Society and Government. XXIII. Jurisprudence; or the Knowledge of Law or Right. XXIV. Heraldry; or Art of Blazoning Coat-Armour. XXV. Miscellanies: An Account of the Mathematical Arts and Sciences. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: M.DCC.LXXVI. [1776]- E-books
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Logarithmologia or the whole doctrine of logarithms, common and logistical, in theory and practice. In three parts. Part I. The theory of logarithms; Shewing their Nature, Origin, Construction, and Properties, demonstrated in various Methods, viz. 1. By Plain Arithmetic. 2. By the Logarithmic Curve. 3. By Dr. Halley's Infinite Series. 4. By Fluxions. 5. By the Properties of the Hyperbola. 6. By the Equiangular Spiral. 7. By a Logarithmic inspectional Scale of twenty-two Inches length. With the Construction of the artificial Lines of Numbers, Sines, and Tangents. Also the Nature and Construction of Logistical Logarithms. The whole illustrated and made easy by many and suitable Examples. Part II. The praxis of logarithms; Wherein all the Rules and Operations of Logarithmical Arithmetic, both Common and Logistical, by Numbers and Instruments, are copiously exemplified. Together with the Application thereof to the several Branches of Mathematical Learning. Part III. A three-fold canon of logarithms; In a new and more compendious Method than any extant; Viz. 1. A Canon of Logarithms of Natural Numbers. 2. A Canon of Logarithms of Sines and Tangents. 3. A Table of Logistical Logarithms. The whole being a Compleat System of this most useful Art; and enrich'd with all the Improvements therein from its Original to the Present Time. By Benjamin Martin, Author of the Philological Library of Literary Arts and Sciences, &c.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCC.XXXX. [1740]- E-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?]- E-books
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The philosophical grammar being a view of the present state of experimented physiology, or, natural philosophy. In four parts. Part I. Somatology, treateth of the universal Nature and Properties of Matter, or Substance, and the specific Qualities of natural Bodies. Part II. Cosmology, exhibiteth a general View of the Universe, and its great constituent Parts; the Sun, Moon, Planets, Comets, fixed Stars,&c. Part III. Aerology, compriseth the Philosophy of the Atmosphere, shewing the wonderful Nature and Properties of the Air, Wind, Meteors, and other Phaenomena therein. Part IV. Geology, containeth a Philosophical View of the terraqueous Globe, in all its Parts and Productions; as Minerals, Metals, Stones, &c. The Laws of Fluids; the Sea, its Tides, &c. Of Rivers, Springs, &c. Of Vegetation, and the Nature of Plants, Trees, &c. Of the Parts of animal Bodies; and a Survey of the Nature of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, Shell-Animals, &c. The seventh edition, with alterations, corrections, and very large additions, by way of notes. By Benj. Martin, [greek text].
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- E-books
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Bibliotheca technologica: or, a philological library of literary arts and sciences . viz. I. Theology; ... XXV. Miscellanies: ... By Benjamin Martin, ..
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1740- E-books
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Lingua Britannica reformata or, a new universal English dictionary, under the following titles, viz. I. Universal; Containing a Definition and Explication of all the Words now used in the English Tongue, in every Art, Science, Faculty, or Trade. II. Etymological; Exhibiting and Explaining the true Etymon or Original of Words from their respective Mother-Tongues, the Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Saxon; and their Idioms, the French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, &c. III. Orthographical; Teaching the True and Rational Method of Writing Words, according to the Usage of the most approved Modern Authors. IV. Orthoepical; Directing the true Pronunciation of Words by single and double Accents; and by Indicating the Number of Syllables in Words where they are doubtful, by a Numerical Figure. V. Diacritical; Enumerating the various Significations of Words in a proper Order, viz. Etymological, Common, Figurative, Poetical, Humorous, Technical, &c. in a Manner not before attempted. VI. Philological; Explaining all the Words and Terms, according to the Modern Improvements in the various Philological Sciences, viz Grammar, Rhetoric, Legic, Metaphysics, Mythology, Theology, Ethics, &c. Vii. Mathematical; Not only explaining all the Words in Arithmetic, Algebra, Logarithms, Fluxions, Geometry, Couics, Dialling, Navigation, &c. according to the Modern Newtonian Mathesis; but the Terms of Art are illustrated by proper Examples, and Copper-Plate Figures. Viii. Philosophical; Explaining all Words and Terms in Astronomy, Geography, Optics, Hydrostatics, Acoustics, Mechanics, Perspective. &c. according to the latest Discoveries and Improvements in this Part of Literature. By Benj. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- E-books
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An appendix to The description and use of the globes. Containing, I. Animadversions upon the Structure, Apparatus, &c. of a Set of New Globes lately published; as also on the Book of their Uses. II. A New Construction of Orreries, with the great Variety of Phaenomena they represent, and the extreme Degree of Exactness at a small Expence. III. Mr. Graham's New Instrument for finding the Latitude at Sea by two Observations on the Altitude of the Sun or Stars. IV. The Use of the Globe in finding the true Distance of the Moon from the Sun or a Star, by the observed Distance. V. The Rationale of correcting the Places of the Stars on the Celectial Globe when necessary. VI. The Principles of the ancient Canicular Astronomy explained by Theory and Calculations. Vii. An Abstract of Mr. Hornsby's Account of the ensuing Transit of Venus; with Directions subjoined for making a Helioscope to view the Phases to the best Advantage. Viii. Postscript to the Reviewers Remarks. The Whole illustrated by a large Copper-Plate . By Benj. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- E-books
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A panegyrick on the Newtonian philosophy , shewing the nature and dignity of the science; and Its absolute Necessity to the Perfection of Human Nature; the Improvement of Arts and Sciences, the Promotion of true Religion, the Increase of Wealth and Honour, and the Completion of Human Felicity. By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLIV [1754]- E-books
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Institutions of astronomical calculations Containing, I. A new set of Solar tables for computing the sun's true place, by Mr. Tobias Mayer, who verified every element thereof by his own observations. II. A new set of lunar tables, calculated from the Theory of Universal Gravitation, of an intire new form, and the most commodious for astronomical calculations, and verified by 200 observations; from the second quarto edition at Paris, 1765, by the Late celebrated Mr. Clairaut, fellow of the Royal Academies of Sciences of Paris, London, Petersbourg, Berlin, Bologne, and Upsal. III. A general exposition or rationale of the nature, construction, and use of astronomical tables, and of the precepts of calculation in solar and lunar eclipses, with the doctrine of shadows, and their delineation on the surface of the Earth, considered both as a sphere and a spheroid; a work intirely new, illustrated with three large copper plates. Vol. III. Part I. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: M.DCC.LXV. [1765]- E-books
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The philosophical grammar being a view of the present state of experimented physiology, or natural philosophy. In four parts. Part I. Somatology, treateth of the universal Nature and Properties of Matter, or Substance, and the specifick Qualities of natural Bodies. Part II. Cosmology, exhibiteth a general View of the Universe, and its great constituent Parts; the Sun, Moon, Planets, Comets, fixed Stars, &c. Part III. Aerology, compriseth the Philosophy of the Atmosphere, shewing the wonderful Nature and Properties of the Air, Wind, Meteors, and other Phaenomena therein. Part IV. Geology, containeth a Philosophical View of the terraqueous Globe, in all its Parts and Productions; as Minerals, Metals, Stones, &c. The Laws of Fluids; the Sea, its Tides, &c. Of Rivers, Springs, &c. Of Vegetation, and the Nature of Plants, Trees, &c. Of the Parts of animal Bodies; and a Survey of the Nature of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, Shell-Animals, &c. The fifth edition, with alterations, corrections, and very large additions, by way of notes. By Benj. Martin, [greek].
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- E-books
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Horologia Nova Or, The new art of dialling in theory and practice. In which is demonstrated, that all the variety in this science consists in the construction of three dials only. Also, the rationale and use of the lines of latitudes and hours, on the dialling-sector and trigon, with all requisite calculations. The whole illustrated in a large copper-plate. By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1770- E-books
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The description and use of a graphical perspective and microscope , For drawing all Kinds of Objects in true Perspective, and a just Proportion of their Parts, with Readiness and Ease. To which is added, A short Account of an Opake solar microscope. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: [1771]- E-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- E-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?]- E-books
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A panegyrick on the Newtonian philosophy . Shewing the nature and dignity of the science, and Its absolute Necessity to the Perfection of Human Nature; the Improvement of Arts and Sciences, the Promotion of true Religion, the Increase of Wealth and Honour, and the Completion of Human Felicity. By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCXLIX [1749]- E-books
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An essay on the genuine construction of a standard microscope and telescope With the application of a prismatic or catadioptric eye-piece to refracting and reflecting telescopes, by which their lengths are much contracted, their fields of view encreased, and their uses greatly facilitated; particularly in the reflector of Cassegrain's form for celestial observations. By B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- E-books
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The young trigonometer's compleat guide . Being the mystery and rationale of spherical trigonometry made clear and easy. ... By Benjamin Martin, teacher of the mathematicks in Chichester, and author of the Philosophical grammar.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCXXXVI. [1736]- E-books
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A new and comprehensive system of philology; or, a treatise of the literary arts and sciences, according to their present state ... . Containing the following Sciences. I. Theology, as a Science. II. Ethics; or Moral Philosophy. III. Judaism; or the Hebrew Revelation. IV. Paganism; or Heathen Divinity. V. Christianity; or Christian Revelation. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]-64- E-books
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Bibliotheca technologica: or, a philological library of literary arts and sciences . Viz. I. Theology; or the First Principles of Natural Religion. II. Ethics, or Morality; the Doctrine of Moral Virtues. III. Christianity; or the Substance of the Christian Religion. IV. Judaism; or the Religion and State of the Jews. V. Mahometanism; or the Life, Religion, and Polity of Mahomet. VI. Gentilism; or the Deities and Religion of the Heathen. Vii. Mythology; or an Explanation of Fabulous Histories. Viii. Grammar and Language, particularly of the English Tongue. IX. Rhetoric and Oratory; or the Art of Speaking eloquently. X. Logic; or the Art of Reasoning and persuasion. XI. Ontology; or the Science of Being abstractedly considered. XII. Poetry; or the Art of making Verses or Poems. XIII. Criticism; or Art of judging well of Men and Things. XIV. Geography; or a Description of the World. XV. Chronology; or the Doctrine of Time. XVI. History; with the Original of Nations and Kingdoms. XVII. Physiology; or Science of Natural Philosophy. XVIII. Botany; or the Doctrine of Plants and Vegetables. XIX. Anatomy; or a Description of the Parts of an Human Body. XX. Pharmacy; or the Art of making Medicines. XXI. Medicine; or the Theory of Physic and Diseases. XXII. Polity and Oeconomics; or the Doctrine of Society and Government. XXIII. Jurisprudence; or the Knowledge of Law or Right. XXIV. Heraldry; or Art of Blazoning Coat-Armour. XXV. Miscellanies: An Account of the Mathematical Arts and Sciences. By Benj. Martin, Author of The Philosophical Grammar, &c.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- E-books
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An introduction to the English language and learning . In three parts. ... By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1757- E-books
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Description and use of the pocket case of mathematical instruments Wherein are particularly explained the nature and use of all the lines contained on the plain scale, the sector, the gunter, and proportional compasses: also their practical application, exemplified in a variety of mathematical problems; the whole illustrated with copper-plate figures, By B. Martin. A new edition, with corrections, &c. &c. By William Jones, mathematical instrument maker.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1797