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  • The Moon

    Considered as a planet, a world, and a satellite.

    by James Nasmyth, James Carpenter ...
    The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite by James Nasmyth and James Carpenter is a pioneering 19th-century scientific work that offers a comprehensive exploration of Earth’s only natural satellite. First published in 1874, the book stands as a landmark in lunar studies, blending meticulous observation, scientific analysis, and innovative illustration. Nasmyth, an engineer and ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • James Nasmyth Engineer: An Autobiography

    by James Nasmyth ...
    Nasmyth reflects on his early life, including his upbringing in a family of artists and engineers, which fostered his interest in mechanics and design. He describes his education, training, and early experiences as an apprentice in various engineering environments, detailing the challenges he faced and the skills he developed along the way. Nasmyth’s narrative emphasizes his innovative spirit and ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • James Nasmyth, Engineer

    An Autobiography

    by James Nasmyth ...
    James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography is the personal account of James Nasmyth, the renowned Scottish engineer and inventor best known for creating the steam hammer. In this engaging narrative, Nasmyth recounts his early fascination with mechanics, his inventive spirit, and his rise from humble beginnings to become a leading figure in the Industrial Revolution. The autobiography details his ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography

    by James Nasmyth ...
    James Hall Nasmyth (sometimes spelled Naesmyth, Nasmith, or Nesmyth) (19 August 1808 – 7 May 1890) 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 ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Moon: considered as a planet, a world, and a satellite

    by James Carpenter, James Nasmyth ...
    "The Moon" is a fascinating exploration of our closest celestial neighbor, delving into its nature as a planet, a world, and a satellite. Authored by James Carpenter and James Nasmyth, the book presents a comprehensive study of the Moon's surface, its geological features, and its significance in the broader context of the solar system. The authors combine scientific observations with artistic ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Moon: considered as a planet, a world, and a satellite.

    by James Nasmyth and James Carpenter ...
    The Moon: considered as a planet, a world, and a satellite. by James Nasmyth and James Carpenter invites readers into a world shaped by farming, rural life, practical cultivation, productivity, observation, and responsible use of land. First published in an earlier literary era, this enduring work offers more than a simple trip into the past. It preserves the language, assumptions, ambitions, and ... Read more

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    Bradshaw's guide to London was published in a single volume as a handbook for visitors to the capital, and it includes beautiful engravings of London attractions, a historical overview of the city, and lots of other information relating to London theatres, Hackney carriages, omnibuses, London churches and even banks. There is also advice for tourists on coping with London smog, avoiding ... Read more

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  • Clock Makers and Clock Manufacture in the North East of England - Celebrated Clock Manufacturers from the Golden Age of Northern Horology

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    This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to the clock makers and clock manufacture in the north east of England, being a discussion of celebrated clock manufacture from the golden age of northern horology. Containing a wealth of interesting historical information and a plethora of detailed illustrations, this volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development ... Read more

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