James Nasmyth
James Hall Nasmyth was a Scottish engineer, philosopher, artist and inventor famous for his development of the steam hammer. He was the co-founder of Nasmyth, Gaskell and Company manufacturers of machine tools. He retired at the age of 48, and moved to Penshurst, Kent where he developed his hobbies of astronomy and photography.
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James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography
Discover how one man's passion for both art and mechanics shaped the world of 19th-century engineering, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and ingenuity.
By James Nasmyth
The Moon: considered as a planet, a world, and a satellite.
Explore the lunar surface through the lens of 19th-century telescopes, uncovering secrets of its formation, features, and place in the cosmos.
By James Nasmyth