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 pioneering work in engineering, his innovative inventions, and his reflections on the progress o...

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 inventor, and Carpenter, an astronomer, combine their expertise to present the Moon not merely as...

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 the importance of hands-on experience in mastering engineering principles.As the memoir unfold...

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 photography.In memory of his renowned contribution to the discipline of mechanical engine...

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 storytelling habits of its time while giving modern readers a chance to encounter its central ...

"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 illustrations, providing readers with a vivid understanding of the Moon's landscape and its impact...

Intellectual, precise, and historically significant, The System of the World presents Isaac Newton's explanation of the physical universe and its governing laws. Written to clarify the principles behind his groundbreaking scientific discoveries, the book offers insight into motion, gravity, and cosmic order. Revered as a cornerstone of scientific thought, it reveals the reasoning that shaped modern physics and astronomy. An essential work for readers interested in the history of s...

This Erratic Planet is a book of vital importance to the future of our species. Drawing on a staggering range of references across disciplines including geology, astronomy, archaeology and palaeontology, Ian Rankin outlines his radical ideas about the worlds past. Contrary to conventional scientific thinking , the evidence he has examined has convinced him that the history of our planet is not one of gradual change, as proposed by Darwins theory of evolution, but a story of successive, yet...

Around the Moon, Jules Verne's sequel to From the Earth to the Moon, is a science fiction novel which continues the trip to the moon which was only partially described in the previous novel. It was later combined with From the Earth to the Moon to create A Trip to the Moon and Around It. Having been fired out of the giant Columbiad space gun, the Baltimore Gun Club's bullet-shaped projectile, along with its three passengers, Barbicane, Nicholl and Michel Ardan, begins the five-day trip to ...

According to Carl Sagan and Isaac Asimov, Kepler´s "Somnium" ("The Dream"), written around 1611, should be considered the first science-fiction novel ever. The eminent astronomer Johannes Kepler imagines a trip to the moon and speculates about its inhabitants.

Astronomy is the science which treats of the heavenly bodies. As such bodies we reckon the sun and moon, the planets (of which the earth is one) and their satellites, comets and meteors, and finally the stars and nebulae.We have to consider in Astronomy:(a) The motions of these bodies, both real and apparent, and the laws which govern these motions.(b) Their forms, dimensions, and masses.(c) Their nature and constitution.(d) The effects they...

A spectacular book - it is based on Lowell's extensive study of Mars. It contains several of his interesting discoveries and theories including the one about intelligent life on Mars. A must-read, especially for readers fascinated by astronomy.