Quote by: James Nasmyth

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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Author Bio


  • NameJames Nasmyth
  • DescriptionScottish mechanical engineer and inventor
  • AliasesJames Hall Nasmyth
  • BornAugust 19, 1808
  • DiedMay 7, 1890
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionAstronomer; Engineer