James Nasmyth books in order
Scottish mechanical engineer and inventor
- Lived
- 1808–1890
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 4
James Nasmyth published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with The Moon (1874).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Nasmyth
Non-fiction in order
James Nasmyth, Engineer (1883)
Other books in order
The Moon (1874)
The Moon, Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite (1874)
James Nasmyth (1885)
About James Nasmyth
James Hall Nasmyth was a Scottish engineer, philosopher, artist and inventor famous for his development of the steam hammer. He was the co-founder of Nasmyth, Gaskell and Company manufacturers of machine tools. He retired at the age of 48, and moved to Penshurst, Kent where he developed his hobbies of astronomy and photography.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James Nasmyth FAQ
- How many books has James Nasmyth written?
- James Nasmyth published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Nasmyth's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Moon.
- What is James Nasmyth's last book?
- James Nasmyth, Engineer (1883).
- What is James Nasmyth's most famous book?
- The Moon (1874) is James Nasmyth's most widely read book.
- Can I read James Nasmyth's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by James Nasmyth are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.