Books by James Nasmyth

In this 1874 monograph, James Nasmyth (1808-90) and James Carpenter (1840-99) look closely at the lunar surface, illustrating their work with photographs of accurate plaster models. Among the topics discussed are the possibility of a lunar atmosphere, life on the moon, and the probable causes of its craters.

James Nasmyth (1808-90) was a Scottish engineer who made an integral contribution to the industrial revolution through the invention of the steam hammer. This 1931 book is comprised of extracts from the complete version of The Autobiography of James Nasmyth (1883) and offers an engaging account of Nasmyth's life and work.