British Windmills and Watermills (Britain in Pictures Series)

<p><p>First edition. 48pp, 24 black and white illustrations plus 8 full colour plates. Printed paper-covered boards. Rubbed spine ends and bottom corners. Paper dust jacket chipped and gently torn at top and showing wear mainly at spine. Free end papers tanned. Previous owner's name on front free end paper. 8vo. A history of British watermills that goes back over 1000 years, with that of windmills going back nearly as far. The Britain in Pictures series is a fascinating insight into British social history of the second world war period. These attractive, slim volumes were produced to be affordable and readable, with the aim of boosting morale and national pride by highlighting elements of national identity which made Britain Great.</p></p> <p></p> <p>Series Books, britain in pictures,</p>