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Science & Technology

The Pre-Industrial Sources of Power: Wind Power

Walter Minchinton traces the use and advantages of the windmill.

The Pre-Industrial Source of Power: Water Power

Norman A.F. Smith explores the use through history of the water-mill and dams.

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