by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), Edward Charles Murphy (Author)
This important antiquarian book, "The Windmill - Its Efficiency and Economic Use" was written by Edward Charles Murphy and first published more than a century ago. A comprehensive historical work on the Windmill is a must for all Engineering or Industrial history buffs. Chapters include Classification of Windmills, Regulating Devices, Early Experiments, Mills Tested and Discussion of Results, Pressure Tank Systems and more. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background. This book is being published for its historic importance and may contain information or practices that are now either unsafe or obsolete. Practical application is undertaken at your own risk.