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Golden Thread 2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology Butti & Perlin ➤ Cheshire 1980
Golden Thread 2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology by Ken Butti/John Perlin Cheshire 1980
Title: Golden Thread 2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology
Author: Ken Butti & John Perlin
Format: Softcover
Publisher: Cheshire Books 1980
Edition: Reprint
ISBN: 9780917352072
Size: 7 x 9 * 289 pages including index
Synopsis: A Golden Thread is a 2500 year history of solar energy, richly illustrated throughout
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I Early use of the sun
Solar architecture in ancient Greece -- Roman solar architecture -- Burning mirrors -- Heat for horticulture -- Solar hot boxes
II Power from the sun
The first solar motors -- Two American pioneers [John Ericsson, Aubrey Eneas] -- Low temperature solar motors -- The first practical solar engine --
III Solar water heating
Early solar water heaters -- Hot water -- day and night -- A flourishing solar industry --
IV Solar house heating
Solar communities of Europe -- Solar heating in early America -- An American revival -- Solar collectors for house heating --
V The modern era
Postwar energy perspectives -- Worldwide solar water heating -- Full circle.
Overall Condition: Very good with slight wear and clean unmarked text. There is a round sticker on the front cover; see images
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
22026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: Golden Thread 2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology
Author: Ken Butti & John Perlin
Format: Softcover
Publisher: Cheshire Books 1980
Edition: Reprint
ISBN: 9780917352072
Size: 7 x 9 * 289 pages including index
Synopsis: A Golden Thread is a 2500 year history of solar energy, richly illustrated throughout
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I Early use of the sun
Solar architecture in ancient Greece -- Roman solar architecture -- Burning mirrors -- Heat for horticulture -- Solar hot boxes
II Power from the sun
The first solar motors -- Two American pioneers [John Ericsson, Aubrey Eneas] -- Low temperature solar motors -- The first practical solar engine --
III Solar water heating
Early solar water heaters -- Hot water -- day and night -- A flourishing solar industry --
IV Solar house heating
Solar communities of Europe -- Solar heating in early America -- An American revival -- Solar collectors for house heating --
V The modern era
Postwar energy perspectives -- Worldwide solar water heating -- Full circle.
Overall Condition: Very good with slight wear and clean unmarked text. There is a round sticker on the front cover; see images
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
22026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
==========================================================================================================================
Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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