Description
Original 1964 edition. Paperback cover has some fading and creasing. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This vintage copy of “Direct Use of the Sun’s Energy” by Farrington Daniels is a remarkable artifact from a pivotal era in renewable energy research. Published in the midst of the Space Race and growing environmental concerns, this book captures the scientific community’s early efforts to harness the vast potential of solar power. Daniels, a pioneering physicist at the University of Wisconsin, was at the forefront of this movement, exploring groundbreaking technologies like solar furnaces and photovoltaic cells. Despite its age, this copy remains a valuable resource for collectors, researchers, and anyone interested in the origins of modern solar engineering. Its well-preserved pages offer a glimpse into the visionary thinking that laid the foundation for today’s sustainable energy solutions. A true time capsule from a transformative period in scientific history.