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Making and using elm tree pumps to drain mines before the days of the steam engine, 1556 (1956)
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Making and using elm tree pumps to drain mines before the days of the steam engine, 1556 (1956)
Making and using elm tree pumps to drain mines before the days of the steam engine, 1556 (1956). From De re Metallica by Georgius Agricola. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union, the Grosvenor Press, London, 1956
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Agricola Drainage Georg Bauer Georgius Georgius Agricola Machine Machinery Mine Mining Pipe Print Collector11 Pump Pumping
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This print takes us back to the year 1556, a time when steam engines were yet to revolutionize industries. Depicted in this image are men diligently engaged in the process of making and utilizing elm tree pumps to drain mines. The print is derived from Georgius Agricola's renowned work, De re Metallica, which delves into the origin and early history of various essential aspects of life. The scene transports us to Germany, where these industrious workers can be seen amidst an industrial backdrop. With their focus solely on their task at hand, they skillfully manipulate wooden pipes connected to large elm tree pumps that draw out water from deep within the mines. These men epitomize dedication as they tirelessly work together using nature's resources - wood and water - to combat one of mining's greatest challenges: drainage. The monochrome composition adds a certain timeless quality to this snapshot from the sixteenth century. It serves as a reminder of humanity's ingenuity even before modern machinery dominated our world. This image captures not only the essence of hard labor but also highlights mankind's ability to adapt and innovate with limited resources. As we gaze upon this intriguing piece, we are reminded that progress often stems from humble beginnings; it is through such perseverance that advancements like steam engines eventually emerged in later centuries.
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