Wassermühlen der Schweiz
Full details
English title | Watermills of Switzerland |
Authors & editors | |
Publisher | Birkhäuser Verlag |
Year of publication | 1987 |
Languages | German (main text) |
Medium | Book |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN | 376431785X |
Topics | Wind & watermills > Other Europe (not GB) > Germany, Austria & Switzerland |
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Scope & content | Summary Translation The book covers different aspects of watermills in Switzerland, starting with their symbolism and role in the landscape, culture and society, then looking at their early development and history and their mechanism. It tells the stories of individual named millers, and looks at mills in different parts of Switzerland. The final part tells stories and legends surrounding mills.The book ends with a list of mill museums and a short glossary.It is illustrated with photos and historical diagrams. |
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Accession no. 22567
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