Any books on Simple Machines?

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By simple machines I mean things like the Ram Pump or the Trompe. I am interested in a book that covers simple, low-maintenance machines or devices which have been replaced by more modern technologies today. Preferably with diagrams and descriptions of parts and how they work.

Also I thought I would add a few information filled books I have been really impressed by:

The Permaculture Student 2, by Matt Powers

Mycorrhizal Planet, by Michael Phillips

Microclimatic Landscape Design, by Robert Brown & Terry Gillespie

"Despite all our accomplishments we owe our existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it rains."

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I do not know of any books but this website might help https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/.

You should never forget that every creature has its purpose in the cycle of nature and can also be very important to humans. Sepp Holzer's Permaculture

J Youngman

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That's awesome, thanks!

"Despite all our accomplishments we owe our existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it rains."

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