what about oxen and wind power? They were used to power grist mills and pumps, were they never used to drive machinery?
Oxen and wind were used, but wind is sporatic, and oxen do not provide the horsepower or force that steam power can provide, nor in such a controlled fashion.
my opinion, Mike Dill
Wasn't the revolution more in the 19th century than the 18th? -rmhermen
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