Publication:

Die alten Wassermuhlen in Appenzell Innerrhoden

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    English titleOld watermills in Appenzell Innerrhoden
    Authors & editors

    Rusch, Carl [Author]

    Publisher The author
    Year of publication 1987
    Languages

    German (main text)

    Medium Book
    Edition1
    ISBN3907939018
    Topics

    Wind & watermills > Other Europe (not GB) > Germany, Austria & Switzerland

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    Scope & contentSummary Translation
    An account of 21 water mills in the Swiss half canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, almost none of which survive as mills.
    The introduction contains general information about ownership, technology and regulations. The mills are listed by district. In each case the author gives whatever information he has, which varies considerably from mill to mill. After a description of the location and mention of all the names each one is known by, it includes details of the millers, the buildings, their evolution, and their current use, where known.The mills were used for flour, sawing and textiles. The book is richly illustrated with photos and historical reproductions.

    Copies held

    Accession no. 21715

    • Shelf location: C114-RUS
    • Donor: Ken Major Collection
    • Notes: This copy is number 757 of a print run of 1000.
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