Windmills / Suzanne Beedell ; foreword by Henry Longhurst
1979, Second Edition. Newton Abbot : David & Charles. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Spine sun-toned. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #397267
ISBN: 0715378791
Physical description; 143 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (page 141) and index. Contents; Foreword by Henry Longhurst -- Introduction -- 1 Origins and history -- 2 How windmills work -- 3 English post mills -- 4 The removal of windmills -- 5 Windmills in Denmark -- 6 Millstones and milling -- 7 Dutch windmills -- 8 Smock and tower mills -- 9 Living in windmills -- 10 French windmills -- 11 Caps and curbs -- 12 Protection and preservation -- 13 Drainage mills -- 14 Windmills in America and elsewhere -- 15 Millwrighting -- Appendices -- 1 Where to find windmills -- 2 Windmill societies and museums -- Glossary -- Acknowledgements -- Bibliography -- Index. Subjects; Windmills. Windmills History. Windmills To 1974. Windmills Design and construction History. Wind Power History Milling Grinding Corn Mills.
Price: €14.95