Publication:

Windmühlen in Holland

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    English titleWindmills in Holland
    Authors & editors

    Braay, C P [Author]

    Year of publication 1986
    Languages

    German (main text)

    Medium Book
    Edition1
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    Scope & contentSummary Translation

    Booklet translated from Dutch, starting with an overview of the development of mills and the emergence of windmills, before describing different kinds of windmill and the reasons for choosing a particular type.

    It then goes on to explain how a windmill works, and how they are used for drainage.

    It explains the way sails can be set to give messages, shows the decoration of mills, has a map of mills in the Netherlands, and ends with details of mills that can be visited.

    The brochure is illustrated with colour photos.

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    Accession no. 230028

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