Direct Use of the Sun's Energy

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Ballantine, 1974. First Paperback . Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. Way ahead of its time when it was first published in 1964, this was one of the first books to promote solar energy as a way of meeting our energy needs without ruining the planet. Nearly 60 years later, its advice is still invaluable! describing agricultural, industrial, & personal uses for solar energy for heating, refrigeration, electricity, photochemical conversion, cooking, water distillation, & much more! In 271 pages, with line drawings throughout, along with charts, graphs, & 8 pages of black-and-white photos in center. This is the First Printing of the First Mass Market Paperback Edition from Feb. 1974, NOT a modern reprint! Condition is Near Fine, marred only by a slight musty odor & extremely slight darkening to white areas of both cover. Otherwise, completely clean, binding straight & secure--feels never opened! NO writing, underlining, or highlighting. Endpapers & outer page edges all tanned, commensurate with age. Protected in Free mylar collector bag. Please see our photos--they show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Description & photos property of Gargoyle Books. All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time) ship that same day; Weekends & holidays, very next business day.