A mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by an overshot water wheel, 1556. Artist: Unknown

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A mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by an overshot water wheel, 1556. At the right of the image is a detail of section of pipe K. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola. (Basel, 1556).

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