Publications of R Turner

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• Turner, R. 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. ... 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 phaenomena 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 t. The third edition, with many additions and improvements, particularly, an account of the British Empire.. London : Printed for S. Crowder, in Pater-noster-Row; and S. Gamidge, in Worcester, MDCCLXXI. [1771]. ESTC No. T200238. Grub Street ID 231947.