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R.P. Lescohier, 1992. Printed at City Printing through the cooperation of the Empire Mine Park Association. Copyright 1992. Paper covers, 19 pp; 22 cm. Black and white photographs and technical illustrations throughout, including a portrait of Lester Pelton and diagrams of the water wheel mechanism; bibliography.
In good condition. Covers show light toning, spotting and soiling; minimal edge wear. Binding tight. Pages are unmarked with light age toning. A biographical and technical account of inventor Lester Pelton (1829-1908) and the development of his revolutionary water wheel, which transformed power generation for the California gold mining industry.
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