A field guide to American windmills

Book · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:6544669

Baker, T L

This book is a guide for identifying windmills. Nor only may one use it for obtaining information about the history and technology of any specific mill or windmill company, but also the narrative is a detailed treatment of American windmill history, from the early invention of Daniel Halladay to the modern Aermotor, all of it well written from solid research. The inventors, the entrepreneurs, the opportunists, and the successes and the failures of the various efforts to produce a better mill are considered. For those who wish to know still more about windmills, the author supplies information about the various mechanical parts, their functions, and materials, as well as details about the manufacturing process itself. The machinery and techniques of well drilling are described in detail. The well drillers are given ample treatment by the author.

• OSTI ID: 6544669
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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