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The power of light : the epic story of man's quest to harness the sun / Frank Kryza.

By: Publication details: New York : London : McGraw-Hill, c2003.Description: xiv, 298 p. : ill., map ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0071400214
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • TJ810 .K79 2003
Contents:
Ch. 1 Philadelphia's Solar Wizard -- Ch. 2 Shuman's Inspirations: Solar Power in Ancient Greece and Europe in the Middle Ages -- Ch. 3 The 4-Acre Solar Machine -- Ch. 4 "A Substitute for Fuel in Tropical Countries" -- Ch. 5 Solar-Powered Irrigation in Egypt -- Ch. 6 Augustin Mouchot and the First "Sun Engine" -- Ch. 7 Egypt's Great Sun Machine -- Ch. 8 California Light and Solar Power -- Ch. 9 War and Petroleum: The End of an Era -- Background Information.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks TJ810 .K79 2003 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039000698166

Includes bibliographical references and index

Ch. 1 Philadelphia's Solar Wizard -- Ch. 2 Shuman's Inspirations: Solar Power in Ancient Greece and Europe in the Middle Ages -- Ch. 3 The 4-Acre Solar Machine -- Ch. 4 "A Substitute for Fuel in Tropical Countries" -- Ch. 5 Solar-Powered Irrigation in Egypt -- Ch. 6 Augustin Mouchot and the First "Sun Engine" -- Ch. 7 Egypt's Great Sun Machine -- Ch. 8 California Light and Solar Power -- Ch. 9 War and Petroleum: The End of an Era -- Background Information.

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