James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography by James Nasmyth
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"James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography" by James Nasmyth is a personal memoir written during the late 19th century. This autobiography provides insight into Nasmyth's life as an engineer and inventor, showcasing his contributions to mechanical engineering and the development of machine tools, while also reflecting on his artistic family background. The opening of the autobiography presents a preface by Samuel Smiles, who discusses the impetus for Nasmyth to share his life story
despite his initial reluctance, describing it as filled with “quiet” yet significant achievements. It gives a brief overview of Nasmyth's family lineage, highlighting the influence of his father, a notable artist and mechanic, and positions Nasmyth’s engineering work as a continuation of this legacy. The preface also touches upon his father’s architectural and artistic endeavors, setting the context for Nasmyth’s later innovations. In summary, the book aims to blend personal narrative with the technical aspects of Nasmyth’s career, emphasizing the importance of education and observation in the fields of engineering and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nasmyth, James, 1808-1890 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904 |
| Title | James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TJ: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Subject | Engineers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Nasmyth, James, 1808-1890 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 476 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00476-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 1996 |
| Last Update | Apr 1, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1359 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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