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My father was always anxious ...

My father was always anxious to give pleasure to his children. Accordingly, he took me one day, as a special treat, to the top of the grand old tower, to see the chimes played.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

But my most favourite pursuit...

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.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

Time passed by. I had furnish...

Time passed by. I had furnished steam hammers to the principal foundries in England. I had sent them abroad, even to Russia. At length it became known to the Lords of the Admiralty that a new power in forging had been introduced.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

OUR history begins before we ...

OUR history begins before we are born. We represent the hereditary influences of our race, and our ancestors virtually live in us.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

From a very early period of m...

From a very early period of my life I have derived the highest enjoyment from listening to music, especially to melody, which is to me the most pleasing form of composition.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

But my most favourite pursuit,...

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.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

OUR history begins before we a...

OUR history begins before we are born. We represent the hereditary influences of our race, and our ancestors virtually live in us.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

Everything connected with war ...

Everything connected with war and warlike exploits is interesting to a boy.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

In 1854 I took out a patent fo...

In 1854 I took out a patent for puddling iron by means of steam.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

In course of time the Brothers...

In course of time the Brothers Cowper removed the manufacture of their printing machines from London, to Manchester. There they found skilled and energetic workmen, ready to carry their plans into effect.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

My father was always anxious t...

My father was always anxious to give pleasure to his children. Accordingly, he took me one day, as a special treat, to the top of the grand old tower, to see the chimes played.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

OUR history begins before we a...

OUR history begins before we are born. We represent the hereditary influences of our race, and our ancestors virtually live in us.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

From a very early period of my...

From a very early period of my life I have derived the highest enjoyment from listening to music, especially to melody, which is to me the most pleasing form of composition.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

In order to keep pace with the...

In order to keep pace with the influx of work I had to take on fresh hands.

James Nasmyth 9 quotes

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