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100	1		_aNasmyth, James, _d1808-1890
245	1	0	_aJames Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1996
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1996-03-01
520			_a"James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography" by James Nasmyth is a personal memoir written during the late 19th century. This autobiography provides insight into Nasmyth's life as an engineer and inventor, showcasing his contributions to mechanical engineering and the development of machine tools, while also reflecting on his artistic family background. The opening of the autobiography presents a preface by Samuel Smiles, who discusses the impetus for Nasmyth to share his life story despite his initial reluctance, describing it as filled with “quiet” yet significant achievements. It gives a brief overview of Nasmyth's family lineage, highlighting the influence of his father, a notable artist and mechanic, and positions Nasmyth’s engineering work as a continuation of this legacy. The preface also touches upon his father’s architectural and artistic endeavors, setting the context for Nasmyth’s later innovations. In summary, the book aims to blend personal narrative with the technical aspects of Nasmyth’s career, emphasizing the importance of education and observation in the fields of engineering and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEngineers -- Great Britain -- Biography
653			_aNasmyth, James, 1808-1890
700	1		_aSmiles, Samuel, _d1812-1904
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/476
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