Home Guide To Solar Heating And Cooling [Unknown Binding] Jackson Hand

Description

1978 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-preserved copy of Jackson Hand’s “Home Guide To Solar Heating And Cooling” offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the renewable energy movement. Published in 1978, at the height of the energy crisis, this practical guide provided homeowners with step-by-step instructions for harnessing the power of the sun to heat and cool their homes. Hand, a pioneer in solar energy advocacy, presented innovative yet accessible solutions that challenged the fossil fuel status quo. Beyond its technical insights, the book serves as a cultural artifact, reflecting the growing environmental consciousness and desire for energy self-reliance that characterized the 1970s. For collectors and readers interested in the history of sustainable living, this vintage gem offers a unique perspective on the origins of the modern solar energy revolution.