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A Field Guide to American Windmills
T. Lindsay Baker
Without a doubt, this incredibly detailed book is the resource for wind
engines, complete with individual model profiles and manufacturer
information.
Catch the Wind
Landt Dennis
Interesting book about windmills and folklore.
The Dutch Windmill
Frederick Stokhuyzen
A look at Dutch windmills past and present.
The Fischer Windmill
Philip E. Vierling
The single most detailed history and construction plans of any windmill.
Old Mills in the Mid-West
Leslie C. Swanson
Self-published author marks notable water and windmills on state maps.
One Cap Over the Windmill
Kenneth Hutchison
A story of an old windmill’s transformation into a home.
Power from Wind
Richard L. Hills
Scientific analyses of wind and converting it to usable kinetic energy
TIMS Mill Dictionary
The International Molinological Society
Dictionary and translations for common mill terms and parts.
Water and Wind Power
Martin Watts
A look at mills in the United Kingdom.
When the Wind Blows…
Anne Wienke
The story of the three Emminga windmills and the Gronewold Windmill in
Golden.
Wind-Catchers
Volta Torrey
An historic look at windmills from around the world, past and present.
The Windmill: A Book for Boys Young and Old
H. C. Harrison
The “daily grind” of a miller working in rural England.
Windmills
Laura Brooks
Coffee table book.
Windmills
Sally Taylor
Coffee table book.
Windmills
Martin Watts
A look at windmills in the United Kingdom.
Windmills and Millwrighting
Stanley Freese
Detailed facts about windmill construction and design.
Windmills and Wind Motors
F. E. Powell
A look at wind engines and early windmills, and how to build your own.
Windmills of New England
Daniel Lombardo
Study of windmills throughout the New England states.
DVDs
Living Mills of Holland
Menno Menes
DVD featuring famous working windmills and watermills located in
Holland; many scenes also include the mills’ inner workings and the
millers who use them. Other DVDs by the author about Holland are
available to order.
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Illinois Digital Archives
The official digital records of Illinois (including those from the old Digital Past web site). Combines collections from the major universities and libraries in Illinois.
