02414cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500640013226400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250801940041352013750060753400450198265300250202785600430205299900170209554075UtSlPG20260610134239.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTJ1 aShelton, F. H.10aWindmills, Picturesque and Historic: The Motors of the Past 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-01-30  aProduced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"Windmills, Picturesque and Historic: The Motors of the Past" by F. H. Shelton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the significance of windmills, emphasizing their picturesque nature, historical importance, and their functional role as power sources before the advent of steam and electricity. Shelton delves into the evolution of windmills, detailing their engineering designs and usages across different cultures and periods.  In this thorough exploration, Shelton traces the origins of windmills, suggesting that while they were present in antiquity, they became prominent around the time of the Crusades and persisted as the main power source until approximately 1825. The book categorizes windmills into vertical and horizontal types and discusses their structural components, including the tower, wheel, and tail vane mechanisms that allow them to harness wind energy effectively. Shelton also provides insightful examinations of the varieties of windmills found in different countries, notably in Holland, England, and France, along with notable historical examples such as the Newport mill in Rhode Island. This recounting not only highlights the technical aspects of windmills but also paints a vivid picture of their aesthetic and cultural significance throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWindmills -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54075  c94909d94909