The past in the present: what is civilisation? (1880)
Mitchell, Arthur, Sir, 1826-1909 · Edinburgh : D. Douglas · leaf 64
vingthe proper motion to the feeder is as clever as it is simple. The building is of the most insignificant character. Thedoorway is often so low that access cannot be gained except THE PAST IN THE PRESENT. 41 by stooping. The size of one which I measured was found tobe 21 feet wide by 4£ feet… … Fig. 32.—Rough diagramatic section of Shetland Norse Mill. wood. The contrivance for making the stones grind fine orcoarse is nearly the same in character as that described whenspeaking of querns. The general appearance of a Norse mill, as it is seen inShetland, is shown in Fig. 31; and the plan of…
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