James Nasmyth
James Nasmyth
James Hall Nasmythwas a Scottish engineer, 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...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionInventor
Date of Birth19 August 1808
attractive beauty clear daily favourite frequently glorious heavens nights objects seen
But my most favourite pursuit, after my daily exertions at the Foundry, was Astronomy. There were frequently clear nights when the glorious objects in the Heavens were seen in most attractive beauty and brilliancy.
appearance carries city delighted
Nevertheless, I was exceedingly delighted with the appearance of the city of Nuremberg. It carries one back to the mediaeval times!
assumed mill orders soon
Week by week my orders grew, and the flat of the old mill soon assumed a very busy aspect.