"The Miller in Eighteenth-Century Virginia: A Description of the Mills and the Milling Trade, and a Description of the Windmill at the Palace in Williamsburg" is a study written by Thomas C. Ford. This book details the role of mills in the lives of colonists in 18th century Virginia. The author talks about the mills themselves, how they were built and functioned, as well as the skill of the millers who worked on them. Particular attention is paid to the description of the windmill near the Palace in Williamsburg and its importance to the local economy and the lives of the residents. This book will be of interest to both historians and anyone interested in American history and technology.