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    The Country gentleman, farmer and housewife's compendious instructor. : Containing; I Gardening; the method of constructing the walls; the nature and manner of making hot-beds and how fruits are to be raised from the same; by what means early fruit may be raised; of hot-walls, and horizontal shelters; an alphabetical list of seeds of roots, cabbage seeds, salled seeds, sweet and pot-herb seeds, medicinal seeds, beans and pease, &c. Directions for cultivating fruit trees; to plant a vineyard; how to make gravel, grase, sand walks, lawns parterres, bosquets, &c. &c. of manure; of watering plants; and, lastly, directions to the gardener. II. The method of raising hops, liquorice and saffron. III. A dictionary of farriery; wherein an account of the diseases incident to horses, and the cures, are to be found. IV. Approved and easy remedies for most disorders. For the use of persons at a distance from regular assistance. Digested in alphabetical order. V. The method of restoreing decayed wines. VI. The manner of making and managing cyder, agreeable to the instructions of Mr. Turner, Mr. Worlidge, and others of known skill. As also, perry, mead and Metheglin. VII. Of malting, brewing, and the way of making mum. VIII. Of baking; wherein the best method of making household bread is laid down; as also, the several sorts of French bread, as the pain burgeois, pain de gonnesse, &c. &c. IX. Distillery, in the plainest manner; in which the the method of making most of the waters and rich cordials is set forth, in the manner recommended by M. de Jean, distiller to his most Christian Majesty, and Mr. Cooper of London. To which is added, by way of appendix, the method of casting shot; a knowledge very useful to persons residing in the remote parts of the kingdom
    The Country gentleman, farmer and housewife's compendious instructor. : Containing; I Gardening; the method of constructing the walls; the nature and manner of making hot-beds and how fruits are to be raised from the same; by what means early fruit may be raised; of hot-walls, and horizontal shelters; an alphabetical list of seeds of roots, cabbage seeds, salled seeds, sweet and pot-herb seeds, medicinal seeds, beans and pease, &c. Directions for cultivating fruit trees; to plant a vineyard; how to make gravel, grase, sand walks, lawns parterres, bosquets, &c. &c. of manure; of watering plants; and, lastly, directions to the gardener. II. The method of raising hops, liquorice and saffron. III. A dictionary of farriery; wherein an account of the diseases incident to horses, and the cures, are to be found. IV. Approved and easy remedies for most disorders. For the use of persons at a distance from regular assistance. Digested in alphabetical order. V. The method of restoreing decayed wines. VI. The manner of making and managing cyder, agreeable to the instructions of Mr. Turner, Mr. Worlidge, and others of known skill...
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  2. 162
    A view of the heavens : Being a short, but comprehensive system of modern astronomy. Exhibiting, I. The number, order, distances, magnitudes, and periods of all the planets and their several moons, composing our system, which the learning of the present age esteems as so many worlds full of inhabitants. II. The length of the day and year, with the variety of the seasons in each planet; and also the phænomena of the heavens to the inhabitants thereof. III. Some account of the comets, their number, periods, and appearances; and also the directions of their fiery trains thro' the heavens; with probable conjectures of the uses of those amazing bodies. IV. The number, magnitude, and distances of the fix'd stars; with their divisions into signs, catalogues, and constellations. V. The direct and retrograde motions of all the planets; as also, the reason why they sometimes appear stationary, or not to move at all. VI. The nature and causes of eclipses, both of the sun and moon; with an easy and expeditions method of calculating the eclipses, which will happen in any year. VII. The description and use of a curious astronomical clock, which will shew the hour of the night by the stars. To which is added, the use of the Cælestial Globe; with its application to a number of very interesting problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena upon the sun and moon exhibited in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole illustrated with copper-plates of the system, the Sun, Moon, eclipses, &c. and dispos'd in so easy and natural a manner, as to be understood in a few days. By the Rev. Mr. Turner, late of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford, author of the view of the earth;-plain trigonometry render'd easy and familiar;-System of gauging;-And chronologer perpetual
    A view of the heavens : Being a short, but comprehensive system of modern astronomy. Exhibiting, I. The number, order, distances, magnitudes, and periods of all the planets and their several moons, composing our system, which the learning of the present age esteems as so many worlds full of inhabitants. II. The length of the day and year, with the variety of the seasons in each planet; and also the phænomena of the heavens to the inhabitants thereof. III. Some account of the comets, their number, periods, and appearances; and also the directions of their fiery trains thro' the heavens; with probable conjectures of the uses of those amazing bodies. IV. The number, magnitude, and distances of the fix'd stars; with their divisions into signs, catalogues, and constellations. V. The direct and retrograde motions of all the planets; as also, the reason why they sometimes appear stationary, or not to move at all. VI. The nature and causes of eclipses, both of the sun and moon; with an easy and expeditions method of calculating the eclipses, which will happen in any year. VII. The description and use of a curious astronomical clock, which will shew the hour of the night by the stars. To which is added, the use of the Cælestial Globe; with its application to a number of very interesting problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena upon the sun and moon exhibited in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole illustrated with copper-plates of the system, the Sun, Moon, eclipses, &c. and dispos'd in so easy and natural a manner, as to be understood in a few days. By the Rev. Mr...

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  3. 163
    A view of the heavens Being a short, but comprehensive system of modern astronomy. Exhibiting, I. The number, order, distances, magnitudes, and periods of all the planets and their several moons, composing our system, which the learning of the present age esteems as so many worlds full of inhabitants. II. The length of the day and year, with the variety of the seasons in each planet; and also the phænomena of the heavens to the inhabitants thereof. III. Some account of the comets, their number, periods, and appearances; and also the directions of their fiery trains thro' the heavens; with probable conjectures of the uses of those amazing bodies. IV. The number, magnitude, and distances of the fix'd stars; with their divisions into signs, catalogues, and constellations. V. The direct and retrograde motions of all the planets; as also, the reason why they sometimes appear stationary, or not to move at all. VI. The nature and causes of eclipses, both of the sun and moon; with an easy and expeditions method of calculating the eclipses, which will happen in any year. VII. The description and use of a curious astronomical clock, which will shew the hour of the night by the stars. To which is added, the use of the Cælestial Globe; with its application to a number of very interesting problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena upon the sun and moon exhibited in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole illustrated with copper-plates of the system, the Sun, Moon, eclipses, &c. and dispos'd in so easy and natural a manner, as to be understood in a few days. By the Rev. Mr. Turner, late of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford, author of the view of the earth;-plain trigonometry render'd easy and familiar;-System of gauging;-And chronologer perpetual
    A view of the heavens Being a short, but comprehensive system of modern astronomy. Exhibiting, I. The number, order, distances, magnitudes, and periods of all the planets and their several moons, composing our system, which the learning of the present age esteems as so many worlds full of inhabitants. II. The length of the day and year, with the variety of the seasons in each planet; and also the phænomena of the heavens to the inhabitants thereof. III. Some account of the comets, their number, periods, and appearances; and also the directions of their fiery trains thro' the heavens; with probable conjectures of the uses of those amazing bodies. IV. The number, magnitude, and distances of the fix'd stars; with their divisions into signs, catalogues, and constellations. V. The direct and retrograde motions of all the planets; as also, the reason why they sometimes appear stationary, or not to move at all. VI. The nature and causes of eclipses, both of the sun and moon; with an easy and expeditions method of calculating the eclipses, which will happen in any year. VII. The description and use of a curious astronomical clock, which will shew the hour of the night by the stars. To which is added, the use of the Cælestial Globe; with its application to a number of very interesting problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena upon the sun and moon exhibited in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole illustrated with copper-plates of the system, the Sun, Moon, eclipses, &c. and dispos'd in so easy and natural a manner, as to be understood in a few days. By the Rev. Mr...

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  4. 164
    The Country gentleman, farmer and housewife's compendious instructor Containing; I Gardening; the method of constructing the walls; the nature and manner of making hot-beds and how fruits are to be raised from the same; by what means early fruit may be raised; of hot-walls, and horizontal shelters; an alphabetical list of seeds of roots, cabbage seeds, salled seeds, sweet and pot-herb seeds, medicinal seeds, beans and pease, &c. Directions for cultivating fruit trees; to plant a vineyard; how to make gravel, grase, sand walks, lawns parterres, bosquets, &c. &c. of manure; of watering plants; and, lastly, directions to the gardener. II. The method of raising hops, liquorice and saffron. III. A dictionary of farriery; wherein an account of the diseases incident to horses, and the cures, are to be found. IV. Approved and easy remedies for most disorders. For the use of persons at a distance from regular assistance. Digested in alphabetical order. V. The method of restoreing decayed wines. VI. The manner of making and managing cyder, agreeable to the instructions of Mr. Turner, Mr. Worlidge, and others of known skill. As also, perry, mead and Metheglin. VII. Of malting, brewing, and the way of making mum. VIII. Of baking; wherein the best method of making household bread is laid down; as also, the several sorts of French bread, as the pain burgeois, pain de gonnesse, &c. &c. IX. Distillery, in the plainest manner; in which the the method of making most of the waters and rich cordials is set forth, in the manner recommended by M. de Jean, distiller to his most Christian Majesty, and Mr. Cooper of London. To which is added, by way of appendix, the method of casting shot; a knowledge very useful to persons residing in the remote parts of the kingdom.
    The Country gentleman, farmer and housewife's compendious instructor Containing; I Gardening; the method of constructing the walls; the nature and manner of making hot-beds and how fruits are to be raised from the same; by what means early fruit may be raised; of hot-walls, and horizontal shelters; an alphabetical list of seeds of roots, cabbage seeds, salled seeds, sweet and pot-herb seeds, medicinal seeds, beans and pease, &c. Directions for cultivating fruit trees; to plant a vineyard; how to make gravel, grase, sand walks, lawns parterres, bosquets, &c. &c. of manure; of watering plants; and, lastly, directions to the gardener. II. The method of raising hops, liquorice and saffron. III. A dictionary of farriery; wherein an account of the diseases incident to horses, and the cures, are to be found. IV. Approved and easy remedies for most disorders. For the use of persons at a distance from regular assistance. Digested in alphabetical order. V. The method of restoreing decayed wines. VI. The manner of making and managing cyder, agreeable to the instructions of Mr. Turner, Mr. Worlidge, and others of known skill...
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  5. 165
    Asiatick Researches or Transactions of the Society Instituted in Bengal for inquiring into the History and Antiquities of Arts, Sciences and Literature of Asia.
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    Table of Contents: “...VII. Copy of an Account Given by Mr. Turner, of his Interview with Teeshoo Lama at the Monaftery...”

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  6. 166
    A catalogue of the superb and elegant household furniture : numerous pier glasses of large dimensions; 10,000 ounces of modern silver and gilt plate, of the best workmanship; a service of plated, never used, of the same magnitude; two antique bronzed vases and bronzed figures, in excellent preservation; a most Capital Order of Malta, set with brilliants; Gold Orders of St. Louis, dress swords, &c.; a magnificent throne of rich crimson Genoa velvet, trimmed with broad gold lace; a state chair, and suit of ditto to correspond; a beautiful cabinet of matchless Seve porcelaine, which this country cannot equal; table and dessert services of ditto, and of the d'Angouleme manufactory; elegant French clocks, by Lepine, of Paris; capital groups of biscuit figures; numerous brilliant cut glass chandeliers and lustres; a matchless wardrobe of fine damask table and household linen; gold and silver-laced livery cloaths; a few good pictures; 250 dozen of rich-flavoured champaign, burgundy, madeira, and other choice wines; sumptuous state and other carriages, with harness, &c. The whole were absolutely the property of the late Marquis de la Luzerne, Ambassador from the Court of France to his Britannic Majesty, deceased; which (by order of the executor) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Turner and Hutchins, on the premisses, the north side of Portman Square, on Monday, March the 5th, 1792, and the eleven following days, at twelve o'clock, (the 9th and 10th, and Sundays, excepted.) To be viewed on Thursday the 1st of March, and the two following days. Catalogues will be ready to deliver on Thursday the 23d instant; and may be had on the premisses; at Mr. Turner's, No. 132, New Bond Street; and at Mr. Hutchins's, No. 41, King Street, Covent Garden, at one shilling each; without which no one person can or will be admitted
    A catalogue of the superb and elegant household furniture : numerous pier glasses of large dimensions; 10,000 ounces of modern silver and gilt plate, of the best workmanship; a service of plated, never used, of the same magnitude; two antique bronzed vases and bronzed figures, in excellent preservation; a most Capital Order of Malta, set with brilliants; Gold Orders of St. Louis, dress swords, &c.; a magnificent throne of rich crimson Genoa velvet, trimmed with broad gold lace; a state chair, and suit of ditto to correspond; a beautiful cabinet of matchless Seve porcelaine, which this country cannot equal; table and dessert services of ditto, and of the d'Angouleme manufactory; elegant French clocks, by Lepine, of Paris; capital groups of biscuit figures; numerous brilliant cut glass chandeliers and lustres; a matchless wardrobe of fine damask table and household linen; gold and silver-laced livery cloaths; a few good pictures; 250 dozen of rich-flavoured champaign, burgundy, madeira, and other choice wines; sumptuous state and other carriages, with harness, &c. The whole were absolutely the property of the late Marquis de la Luzerne, Ambassador from the Court of France to his Britannic Majesty, deceased; which (by order of the executor) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Turner and Hutchins, on the premisses, the north side of Portman Square, on Monday, March the 5th, 1792, and the eleven following days, at twelve o'clock, (the 9th and 10th, and Sundays, excepted.) To be viewed on Thursday the 1st of March, and the two following days. Catalogues will be ready to deliver on Thursday the 23d instant; and may be had on the premisses; at Mr. Turner's, No. 132, New Bond Street; and at Mr. Hutchins's, No. 41, King Street, Covent...
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  7. 167
    A view of the earth: being a short but comprehensive system of modern geography. : Exhibiting, I. A description of the figure, size, motion, &c. of the earth; with the uses and height of the atmosphere, or air surrounding it. II. Such geographical definitions, schemes, and descriptions, as form a necessary introduction to this branch of learning. III. The situation and extent of the several kingdoms, and nations in each quarter; their chief city; with the distance, direction, and difference of time from London. IV. An account of the several islands, trade, commodities, religions, number of inhabitants, principal mountains, and rivers in the world; also some observations on the less known parts, the trade winds, and monsoons. V. The explanation and use of a new set of maps, annexed to the several quarters, drawn according to the most approved modern projections, and regulated by observations. VI. A description of commodore anson's voyage round the world; shewing the several islands and countries he touched at; and the places where he took any prize, particularly the rich Manilla Ship. VII. A new and curious geographical clock, which points out the difference of time, with the hour, in the different nations upon earth, at one view. To which is added, a description of the terrestrial globe: with its application to a great variety of useful problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena exhibited upon the globe in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole laid down in a manner so easy and natural, as to be understood in a few days. Addressed to the young gentlemen and ladies of Great Britain and Ireland. By the Reverend Mr. Turner, late of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford; now rector of Comberton, vicar of Elmly, and teacher of the mathematics and philosophy, at Worcester; author of a view of the heavens, or an introduction to modern astronomy; plain trignometry rendered easy and familiar, by calculations in arithmetic only; and the chronologer perpetual
    A view of the earth: being a short but comprehensive system of modern geography. : Exhibiting, I. A description of the figure, size, motion, &c. of the earth; with the uses and height of the atmosphere, or air surrounding it. II. Such geographical definitions, schemes, and descriptions, as form a necessary introduction to this branch of learning. III. The situation and extent of the several kingdoms, and nations in each quarter; their chief city; with the distance, direction, and difference of time from London. IV. An account of the several islands, trade, commodities, religions, number of inhabitants, principal mountains, and rivers in the world; also some observations on the less known parts, the trade winds, and monsoons. V. The explanation and use of a new set of maps, annexed to the several quarters, drawn according to the most approved modern projections, and regulated by observations. VI. A description of commodore anson's voyage round the world; shewing the several islands and countries he touched at; and the places where he took any prize, particularly the rich Manilla Ship. VII. A new and curious geographical clock, which points out the difference of time, with the hour, in the different nations upon earth, at one view. To which is added, a description of the terrestrial globe: with its application to a great variety of useful problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena exhibited upon the globe in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole laid down in a manner so easy and natural, as to be understood in a few days. Addressed to the young gentlemen and ladies of Great Britain and Ireland. By the Reverend Mr...

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  8. 168
    A catalogue of the superb and elegant household furniture numerous pier glasses of large dimensions; 10,000 ounces of modern silver and gilt plate, of the best workmanship; a service of plated, never used, of the same magnitude; two antique bronzed vases and bronzed figures, in excellent preservation; a most Capital Order of Malta, set with brilliants; Gold Orders of St. Louis, dress swords, &c.; a magnificent throne of rich crimson Genoa velvet, trimmed with broad gold lace; a state chair, and suit of ditto to correspond; a beautiful cabinet of matchless Seve porcelaine, which this country cannot equal; table and dessert services of ditto, and of the d'Angouleme manufactory; elegant French clocks, by Lepine, of Paris; capital groups of biscuit figures; numerous brilliant cut glass chandeliers and lustres; a matchless wardrobe of fine damask table and household linen; gold and silver-laced livery cloaths; a few good pictures; 250 dozen of rich-flavoured champaign, burgundy, madeira, and other choice wines; sumptuous state and other carriages, with harness, &c. The whole were absolutely the property of the late Marquis de la Luzerne, Ambassador from the Court of France to his Britannic Majesty, deceased; which (by order of the executor) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Turner and Hutchins, on the premisses, the north side of Portman Square, on Monday, March the 5th, 1792, and the eleven following days, at twelve o'clock, (the 9th and 10th, and Sundays, excepted.) To be viewed on Thursday the 1st of March, and the two following days. Catalogues will be ready to deliver on Thursday the 23d instant; and may be had on the premisses; at Mr. Turner's, No. 132, New Bond Street; and at Mr. Hutchins's, No. 41, King Street, Covent Garden, at one shilling each; without which no one person can or will be admitted
    A catalogue of the superb and elegant household furniture numerous pier glasses of large dimensions; 10,000 ounces of modern silver and gilt plate, of the best workmanship; a service of plated, never used, of the same magnitude; two antique bronzed vases and bronzed figures, in excellent preservation; a most Capital Order of Malta, set with brilliants; Gold Orders of St. Louis, dress swords, &c.; a magnificent throne of rich crimson Genoa velvet, trimmed with broad gold lace; a state chair, and suit of ditto to correspond; a beautiful cabinet of matchless Seve porcelaine, which this country cannot equal; table and dessert services of ditto, and of the d'Angouleme manufactory; elegant French clocks, by Lepine, of Paris; capital groups of biscuit figures; numerous brilliant cut glass chandeliers and lustres; a matchless wardrobe of fine damask table and household linen; gold and silver-laced livery cloaths; a few good pictures; 250 dozen of rich-flavoured champaign, burgundy, madeira, and other choice wines; sumptuous state and other carriages, with harness, &c. The whole were absolutely the property of the late Marquis de la Luzerne, Ambassador from the Court of France to his Britannic Majesty, deceased; which (by order of the executor) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Turner and Hutchins, on the premisses, the north side of Portman Square, on Monday, March the 5th, 1792, and the eleven following days, at twelve o'clock, (the 9th and 10th, and Sundays, excepted.) To be viewed on Thursday the 1st of March, and the two following days. Catalogues will be ready to deliver on Thursday the 23d instant; and may be had on the premisses; at Mr...
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    A view of the earth: being a short but comprehensive system of modern geography Exhibiting, I. A description of the figure, size, motion, &c. of the earth; with the uses and height of the atmosphere, or air surrounding it. II. Such geographical definitions, schemes, and descriptions, as form a necessary introduction to this branch of learning. III. The situation and extent of the several kingdoms, and nations in each quarter; their chief city; with the distance, direction, and difference of time from London. IV. An account of the several islands, trade, commodities, religions, number of inhabitants, principal mountains, and rivers in the world; also some observations on the less known parts, the trade winds, and monsoons. V. The explanation and use of a new set of maps, annexed to the several quarters, drawn according to the most approved modern projections, and regulated by observations. VI. A description of commodore anson's voyage round the world; shewing the several islands and countries he touched at; and the places where he took any prize, particularly the rich Manilla Ship. VII. A new and curious geographical clock, which points out the difference of time, with the hour, in the different nations upon earth, at one view. To which is added, a description of the terrestrial globe: with its application to a great variety of useful problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena exhibited upon the globe in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole laid down in a manner so easy and natural, as to be understood in a few days. Addressed to the young gentlemen and ladies of Great Britain and Ireland. By the Reverend Mr. Turner, late of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford; now rector of Comberton, vicar of Elmly, and teacher of the mathematics and philosophy, at Worcester; author of a view of the heavens, or an introduction to modern astronomy; plain trignometry rendered easy and familiar, by calculations in arithmetic only; and the chronologer perpetual.
    A view of the earth: being a short but comprehensive system of modern geography Exhibiting, I. A description of the figure, size, motion, &c. of the earth; with the uses and height of the atmosphere, or air surrounding it. II. Such geographical definitions, schemes, and descriptions, as form a necessary introduction to this branch of learning. III. The situation and extent of the several kingdoms, and nations in each quarter; their chief city; with the distance, direction, and difference of time from London. IV. An account of the several islands, trade, commodities, religions, number of inhabitants, principal mountains, and rivers in the world; also some observations on the less known parts, the trade winds, and monsoons. V. The explanation and use of a new set of maps, annexed to the several quarters, drawn according to the most approved modern projections, and regulated by observations. VI. A description of commodore anson's voyage round the world; shewing the several islands and countries he touched at; and the places where he took any prize, particularly the rich Manilla Ship. VII. A new and curious geographical clock, which points out the difference of time, with the hour, in the different nations upon earth, at one view. To which is added, a description of the terrestrial globe: with its application to a great variety of useful problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena exhibited upon the globe in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole laid down in a manner so easy and natural, as to be understood in a few days. Addressed to the young gentlemen and ladies of Great Britain and Ireland. By the Reverend Mr...

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    A view of the heavens : Being a short, but comprehensive, system of modern astronomy. Exhibiting, I. The number, order, distances, magnitudes, and periods of all the planets and their several moons, composing our system, which the learning of the present age esteems as so many worlds full of inhabitants. II. The length of the day and year, with the variety of the seasons in each planet; and also the phænomena of the heavens to the inhabitants thereof. III. Some account of the comets, their number, period, and appearances; and also the directions of their fiery trains thro' the heavens; with probable conjectures of the uses of those amazing bodies. IV. The number, magnitude, and distances of the fixed stars; with their divisions into signs, catalogues, and constellations. V. The true figure of the planets' orbits, with the nature of the motions in them; their aphelions, perihelions, eccentricities, nodes, &c. &c. VI. The inequality in the length of the natural day, commonly called the equation of time. VII. The power that retains the earth and planets in their orbits. VIII. The direct and retrograde motions of all the planets; as also, the reasons why they sometimes appear stationary, or not to move at all. IX. The nature and causes of eclipses, both of the Sun and Moon; with an easy and expeditious method of calculating the eclipses which will happen in any year. X. The description and use of a curious astronomical clock, which will shew the hour of the night by the stars. To which is added, the use of the cælestial globe: with its application to a number of very interesting problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena upon the Sun and Moon exhibited in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole illustrated with copper-plates of the system, the Sun, Moon, eclipses, &c. and disposed so easy and natural a manner, as to be understood in a few days. The second edition, with many additions and improvements. By the Rev. Mr. Turner, of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford; rector of Comberton;-vicar of Elmley;-minister of Norton;-and chaplain to the Right Honourable the Countess Dowager of Wigton.-author of the heavens survey'd;-the view of the Earth;-plain trigonometry rendered easy and familiar;-system of gauging;-chronologer perpetual;-and a new introduction to book-keeping
    A view of the heavens : Being a short, but comprehensive, system of modern astronomy. Exhibiting, I. The number, order, distances, magnitudes, and periods of all the planets and their several moons, composing our system, which the learning of the present age esteems as so many worlds full of inhabitants. II. The length of the day and year, with the variety of the seasons in each planet; and also the phænomena of the heavens to the inhabitants thereof. III. Some account of the comets, their number, period, and appearances; and also the directions of their fiery trains thro' the heavens; with probable conjectures of the uses of those amazing bodies. IV. The number, magnitude, and distances of the fixed stars; with their divisions into signs, catalogues, and constellations. V. The true figure of the planets' orbits, with the nature of the motions in them; their aphelions, perihelions, eccentricities, nodes, &c. &c. VI. The inequality in the length of the natural day, commonly called the equation of time. VII. The power that retains the earth and planets in their orbits. VIII. The direct and retrograde motions of all the planets; as also, the reasons why they sometimes appear stationary, or not to move at all. IX. The nature and causes of eclipses, both of the Sun and Moon; with an easy and expeditious method of calculating the eclipses which will happen in any year. X. The description and use of a curious astronomical clock, which will shew the hour of the night by the stars. To which is added, the use of the cælestial globe: with its application to a number of very interesting problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena upon the Sun and Moon exhibited in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole illustrated with copper-plates of the system, the Sun, Moon, eclipses, &c. and disposed so easy and natural a manner, as to be understood in a few days. The second edition, with many additions and improvements. By the Rev. Mr. Turner, of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford; rector of Comberton;-vicar of Elmley;-minister of Norton...

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  11. 171
    A view of the heavens Being a short, but comprehensive, system of modern astronomy. Exhibiting, I. The number, order, distances, magnitudes, and periods of all the planets and their several moons, composing our system, which the learning of the present age esteems as so many worlds full of inhabitants. II. The length of the day and year, with the variety of the seasons in each planet; and also the phænomena of the heavens to the inhabitants thereof. III. Some account of the comets, their number, period, and appearances; and also the directions of their fiery trains thro' the heavens; with probable conjectures of the uses of those amazing bodies. IV. The number, magnitude, and distances of the fixed stars; with their divisions into signs, catalogues, and constellations. V. The true figure of the planets' orbits, with the nature of the motions in them; their aphelions, perihelions, eccentricities, nodes, &c. &c. VI. The inequality in the length of the natural day, commonly called the equation of time. VII. The power that retains the earth and planets in their orbits. VIII. The direct and retrograde motions of all the planets; as also, the reasons why they sometimes appear stationary, or not to move at all. IX. The nature and causes of eclipses, both of the Sun and Moon; with an easy and expeditious method of calculating the eclipses which will happen in any year. X. The description and use of a curious astronomical clock, which will shew the hour of the night by the stars. To which is added, the use of the cælestial globe: with its application to a number of very interesting problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena upon the Sun and Moon exhibited in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole illustrated with copper-plates of the system, the Sun, Moon, eclipses, &c. and disposed so easy and natural a manner, as to be understood in a few days. The second edition, with many additions and improvements. By the Rev. Mr. Turner, of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford; rector of Comberton;-vicar of Elmley;-minister of Norton;-and chaplain to the Right Honourable the Countess Dowager of Wigton.-author of the heavens survey'd;-the view of the Earth;-plain trigonometry rendered easy and familiar;-system of gauging;-chronologer perpetual;-and a new introduction to book-keeping
    A view of the heavens Being a short, but comprehensive, system of modern astronomy. Exhibiting, I. The number, order, distances, magnitudes, and periods of all the planets and their several moons, composing our system, which the learning of the present age esteems as so many worlds full of inhabitants. II. The length of the day and year, with the variety of the seasons in each planet; and also the phænomena of the heavens to the inhabitants thereof. III. Some account of the comets, their number, period, and appearances; and also the directions of their fiery trains thro' the heavens; with probable conjectures of the uses of those amazing bodies. IV. The number, magnitude, and distances of the fixed stars; with their divisions into signs, catalogues, and constellations. V. The true figure of the planets' orbits, with the nature of the motions in them; their aphelions, perihelions, eccentricities, nodes, &c. &c. VI. The inequality in the length of the natural day, commonly called the equation of time. VII. The power that retains the earth and planets in their orbits. VIII. The direct and retrograde motions of all the planets; as also, the reasons why they sometimes appear stationary, or not to move at all. IX. The nature and causes of eclipses, both of the Sun and Moon; with an easy and expeditious method of calculating the eclipses which will happen in any year. X. The description and use of a curious astronomical clock, which will shew the hour of the night by the stars. To which is added, the use of the cælestial globe: with its application to a number of very interesting problems. Concluding with some curious phænomena upon the Sun and Moon exhibited in a darkened room; and a few select paradoxes, intended to excite the attention of the learner. The whole illustrated with copper-plates of the system, the Sun, Moon, eclipses, &c. and disposed so easy and natural a manner, as to be understood in a few days. The second edition, with many additions and improvements. By the Rev. Mr. Turner, of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford; rector of Comberton;-vicar of Elmley;-minister of Norton...

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  12. 172
    Asiatic Researches or, Transactions of the Society, Instituted in Bengal, For Enquiring into the History and Antiquities, The Arts, Sciences, and Literature of Asia
    Published 2013
    Table of Contents: “...VII.An Account Given By Mr. Turner, of his Interview with Teeshoo Lama /...”

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  13. 173
    An apron full of beans : new and selected poems /
    by Cornish, Sam, Cornish, Sam, Cornish, Sam
    Published 2008
    Table of Contents: “... -- Hungry -- In Mr. Turner's fields -- The Time Is Drawing Near -- Preacher Nat -- Harriet Tubman -- Harriet...”

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  14. 174
    Danserye : six pieces for descant recorder and piano /
    by Ball, Michael, 1946-
    Published 1983
    Table of Contents: “... -- Sir Keith's forlana -- Mr Turner: his dance...”

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  15. 175
    I would not die in spring time
    by Moore, Milton
    Published 1850

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  16. 176
    Mississippi to Mali /
    Published 2003
    Table of Contents: “... des Bozos -- Mr. Turner -- Cypress Grove Blues -- Station Blues -- .44 Blues -- Njarka -- Charlene...”

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  17. 177
    The Church of the Lord (Aladura)
    by Turner, Harold W
    Published 1961

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  18. 178
    Young widow
    Published 1990
    Table of Contents: “... pockets -- Pea straw -- Mr. Turner's Academy cotillion -- Six hand reel (tune, Welcome here again)...”

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  19. 179
    A resolution tendering negotiations for peace and a mitigation of the horrors of the war
    Published 1864

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  20. 180
    Grammatical exercises on the moods, tenses and syntax of the Latin language adapted to the method of Ruddiman's Rudiments
    Published 1817

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