Week by week my orders grew, and the flat of the old mill soon assumed a very busy aspect.
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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.
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Birth: | 19th August, 1808 |
Death: | 7th May, 1890 |
Nationality: | Scottish |
Profession: | Inventor, Mechanical Engineer |
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James Hall Nasmyth was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was a Scottish mechanical engineer 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 studied at Heriot-Watt University.
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