{"product_id":"the-craftsman-series-the-autobiography-of-james-nasmyth-paperback-9781107610910","title":"The Craftsman Series: The Autobiography of James Nasmyth (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107610910","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Craftsman Series: The Autobiography of James Nasmyth\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1931 book comprises extracts from the 1883 autobiography of James Nasmyth, a Scottish engineer who invented the steam hammer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Nasmyth (Author), A. F. Collins (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107610910, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 January 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e146 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.3 x 13.3 x 0.9 cm, 0.18 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1931, this book formed part of The Craftsman Series, which aimed to give secondary school age children an insight into 'the development of constructive activities in the sphere of material things'. James Nasmyth (1808–90) was a Scottish engineer who made an integral contribution to the industrial revolution through the invention of the steam hammer. The text is comprised of extracts from the complete version of The Autobiography of James Nasmyth (1883). These extracts offer an engaging account of Nasmyth's life and work, beginning with his early experiences and moving through his major achievements as an engineer. An editorial preface, glossary and illustrative figures are also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Nasmyth, mechanical engineering and books for schools.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eEditor's preface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. The family of Nasmyth\u003cbr\u003e 2. My early life and school-days\u003cbr\u003e 3. Mechanical beginnings: model-making\u003cbr\u003e 4. I become Maudsley's assistant\u003cbr\u003e 5. Maudsley's works\u003cbr\u003e 6. My journey to the North: death of Maudsley\u003cbr\u003e 7. I set up in business: Edinburgh and Manchester\u003cbr\u003e 8. Patricroft: the Bridgewater Foundry\u003cbr\u003e 9. Locomotive building: the birth of the steam hammer\u003cbr\u003e 10. Busy times at Bridgewater Foundry\u003cbr\u003e 11. My home pursuits: retirement\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: British \u0026amp; Irish history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on British \u0026amp; Irish history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22British%20\u0026amp;%20Irish%20history%20%5BHBJD1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45909195260184,"sku":"9781107610910","price":24.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107610910i.jpg?v=1696766702","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-craftsman-series-the-autobiography-of-james-nasmyth-paperback-9781107610910","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}