Water Power and Watermills Jonathan Brown

Name: Water Power and Watermills By Jonathan Brown
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Water Power and Watermills by Jonathan Brown

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The sight of the watermill is evocative of rural Britain - the wheel turning gently to grind corn. However, that is only part of the story of the harnessing of the power of water. This title presents a story that extends back 2000 years and is still far from over.

Water Power and Watermills Summary

Water Power and Watermills: An Historical Guide by Jonathan Brown

The sight of the watermill is evocative of rural Britain - the wheel turning gently to grind corn. However, that is only part of the story of the harnessing of the power of water, a story that extends back 2000 years and is still far from over, as this invaluable book shows.

About Jonathan Brown

Jonathan Brown studied history at Manchester University and then went on to complete a PhD on late nineteenth century farming in Lincolnshire. He has written numerous books and articles on various aspects of British agricultural history and worked for many years at the University of Reading's Museum of English Rural Life. Jonathan is the author of the highly acclaimed Steam on the Farm - A history of Agricultural Steam Engines 1800 - 1950 [Crowood 2008].

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Sku

GOR004760204

ISBN 13

9781847972439

ISBN 10

1847972438

Title

Water Power and Watermills: An Historical Guide by Jonathan Brown

Author

Jonathan Brown

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

The Crowood Press Ltd

Year published

2011-04-30

Number of pages

192

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