The American Miller: And Millwright's Assistant (1855)

By William Carter Hughes

Book Overview

The American Miller: And Millwright�������s Assistant is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Carter Hughes in 1855. The book is designed to help millers and millwrights in America to understand the principles of milling and the construction of mills. It covers various topics such as the history of milling, the different types of mills, the machinery used in milling, the principles of grinding, and the management of mills. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of milling. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of milling, while the second chapter discusses the different types of mills that were used in America at the time. The third chapter covers the principles of milling, including the different types of grain and the process of grinding. The fourth chapter focuses on the machinery used in milling, including the different types of stones, rollers, and screens. The fifth chapter covers the construction and management of mills, including the selection of a site, the design of the mill, and the management of the milling process. Throughout the book, Hughes provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts he discusses. The American Miller: And Millwright�������s Assistant is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the history of milling in America. It provides a detailed look at the technology and practices used by millers and millwrights in the mid-19th century, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104477750
• ISBN13: 9781104477752
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"