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A Field Guide to American Windmills,New
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Before the development of the first selfgoverning windmill, settlement of the upland areas of the American West was almost impossible. Windmills were needed to pump underground water to the surface. As soon as their design and manufacture had been perfected, the mills became the most prominent feature of the American landscape, not only in the western twothirds of the nation but also in the East and particularly in the Middle East. Besides supplying the needs of farmers and ranchers, windmills performed such tasks as pumping water to the roofs of New York tenements, cleaning our mine shafts and ships bilges, and providing water for the boilers of locomotives.This guide to Americas windmills is both a complete general history of turbinewheel mills and an identification guide to the 112 most common models, which still dot the landscape today. With this guide a traveler or enthusiast crossing the plains and prairies of North American can identify virtually every farmstyle windmill that he or she can see with a good pair of binoculars. The guide also serves as a handbook for the restoration of antique mills.In his lively narrative T. Lindsay Baker clearly explains the technical evolution of the mills and shares a wealth of windmill folklore. Among the 376 illustrations are unpublished historical photographs, longlost engravings, field photographs by the author, and detailed Indiaink drawings of the 112 most popular designs. Appendices identify all the known windmill manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and all the known windmill models from the 1850s to the present day. The comprehensive bibliography is the first published list of source materials on the history of windpower utilization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Field Guide to American Windmills' about? A: This book provides a comprehensive history and identification guide of American windmills, detailing their evolution and significance in agriculture and industry.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'A Field Guide to American Windmills' is T. Lindsay Baker, who offers insights into the technical development and folklore surrounding windmills.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 528 pages, providing extensive information and illustrations on various windmill models.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover, offering durability for frequent use.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on March 15, 1985, and is a first edition.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features 376 illustrations, including historical photographs, engravings, and detailed drawings of windmill designs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners interested in windmills? A: Absolutely, the guide is designed for both enthusiasts and travelers, making it accessible for beginners and providing valuable information for seasoned collectors.
- Q: Can this guide help with the restoration of antique windmills? A: Yes, the guide serves as a handbook for the restoration of antique windmills, offering insights into their construction and history.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide? A: The book includes appendices that identify known windmill manufacturers and models from the 1850s to the present, along with a comprehensive bibliography.
- Q: Is there any folklore included in the book? A: Yes, T. Lindsay Baker shares a wealth of windmill folklore throughout the narrative, enriching the historical context of the guide.