A compact guide to a little-known element in the history of motive power: the animal powered machine.
Windmills and watermills survive in most parts of Britain, but animal-powered machines, whether vertical treadwheels or horizontal horse engines, are hardly known, despite the significant contribution they made to the history of mining and agriculture in the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century. The development of the railways and the availability of coal caused the use of animal power to decline rapidly, but a number of these early machines still survive today.
The author identifies the various types of machine, the jobs they performed and how they evolved with the onset of the industrial revolution.
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J.Kenneth Major
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1st edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: Shire album ; 128. Physical description: 32 pages : illustrations. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-32). Subjects: Animal-powered engines History; Draft animals History; Great Britain History; Renewable energy sources; Science History. 1 Kg. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 397162
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1st edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: Shire album ; 128. Physical description: 32 pages : illustrations. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-32). Subjects: Animal-powered engines History; Draft animals History; Great Britain History; Renewable energy sources; Science History. 1 Kg. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 397162
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Card Covers. Zustand: Good. 32 pages, illustrated. Small books, big content. Shire Publications serve up bite-sized journeys into bygone days and ways, from agricultural hand tools to wartime heroines. Richly illustrated and surprisingly informative, they're the perfect mix of nostalgia, curiosity, and collector's delight. Whether you're a history buff or a casual skimmer of quirky topics, these little volumes pack a proper punch without bruising your budget. SEE THE PICTURES WITH THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS OF THIS BOOK. Size: 15 x 21 cms. Category: Shire Books; ISBN: 0852637101. ISBN/EAN: 9780852637104. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 518319
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