James Brindley : An Illustrated Life of James Brindley, 1716-1772 (Lifelines Series) -- Paperback / softback (2 Revised)

Born in a remote part of Britain, James Brindley received little or no education. Yet he rose to be consulted and admired by the highest in the land. His first achievements were in harnessing wind and water to grind corn, to grind flints needed in the pottery industry, and to drain mines. This book looks at his life and work.