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100 1 _aFord, Thomas K.
245 1 4 _aThe Miller in Eighteenth-Century Virginia :
_bAn Account of Mills & the Craft of Milling, as Well as a Description of the Windmill near the Palace in Williamsburg
246 1 _aThe Miller in 18th-Century Virginia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aWilliamsburg craft series
500 _aRelease date is 2018-10-05
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Miller in Eighteenth-Century Virginia" by Thomas K. Ford is a historical account published during the late 20th century that explores the practices and significance of milling in colonial Virginia. The book delves into the development and operations of both watermills and windmills, focusing on their essential role in early American society, particularly in terms of grain processing and food production. In this comprehensive examination, Ford reveals the history of milling from ancient times through its evolution in Virginia, highlighting the social dynamics surrounding millers, their craftsmanship, and the legal frameworks governing their operations. The narrative presents fascinating insights into the various types of mills used, such as post mills and tower mills, and discusses prominent figures in Virginia's milling history, including George Washington and Robert Carter. The book also touches upon the challenges and reputation of millers, often considered dishonest, and elucidates their invaluable contribution to the agricultural economy of the time. Overall, it serves as an informative resource for understanding not just the mechanics of milling but also its broader cultural and economic implications in early American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFlour mills -- Virginia -- History
700 1 _aSheely, Horace J.
830 0 _aWilliamsburg craft series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58036
999 _c98864
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