PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book compels the reader to explore the evolution and significant discoveries of human knowledge. It highlights the profound impact that ingenuity has had on everyday inventions and especially focuses on the development of hydraulic motors and turbines. Beginning with an exploration of the humble beginnings of windmills, the author explores how these machines evolved to harness the most efficient and renewable energy sources available. Beyond wind, this book investigates water-powered turbines, starting with the ancient waterwheel and working through to the highly efficient turbines used in modern hydroelectric dams. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.