Author: LIDDICOAT, WALLACE L.
Title: Waterwheels in the Service of British Columbia's Pioneers
Description: Canada: Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries), 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1550564552. pp.[6], iii, 163, iv-vii, [2]. Bibliography. Chronology of Relevant Discoveries and Historical Events. Generously illustrated with informative diagrams, maps and black and white reproductions of archival photos. "An account of how, in a little more than a century, water-driven prime movers affected the economic growth of Canada's most western province." - [5]. Presented in three parts: Activities of the Early Fur Traders; British Columbia's Colonial Period; Advances in Hydraulic Technology during the First 50 years of the Province's History, including the first hydro-electric power stations. The product of lengthy and extensive study involving visits to most sites mentioned and museums and archives throughout the Pacific Northwest. As new. Appears unread. Glossy white illustrated boards. Dust jacket preserved in clear Brodart. An excellent copy of this important, unique, and very informative reference. Gift Quality.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Waterwheels - British Columbia, Grist Mills, Water-powered Mills. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

Keywords: 1550564552 Water Powered Science & Antiques Collectibles