1 Introduction and Early Life, 1705–35.- 2 Schoolmaster and Author, 1735–7.- 3 Dilettante and Microscope Maker, 1737–40.- 4 Itinerant Lecturer, 1740–55.- 5 Philology and the General Magazine.- 6 Establishment of the Fleet Street Business, 1756–9.- 7 Consolidation: the 1760s.- 8 The 1770s.- 9 Death and Aftermath.- I Short-title List of Martin’s Publications.- II Manuscripts Relating to Benjamin Martin.- III Martin’s Catalogue of Instruments, Books and Prints, 1762.- IV Locations of Representative Martin Instruments.- V ?ibliography of Printed Sources, other than Martin’s Publications.