The Practical American Millwright and Miller: Comprising the Elementary Principles of Mechanics, Mechanism, and Motive Power, Hydraulics, and Hydraulic Motors, Mill Dams, Saw-mills, Grist-mills, the Oat-meal Mill, the Barley Mill, Wool Carding and Cloth Fulling and Dressing Wind-mills, Steam Power, EtcH. C. Baird, 1870 - 432 pages |
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