Pedal Power!

I was extremely happy that my latest attempt at a google search ended up with this classic, which is now on its way to RIT with care from Connect NY.
I will give a more defined write up after it gets here.
Until then, here is the description from the website.

http://www.green-trust.org/2000/pedalpower/default.htm

CHAPTER ONE:
Human Muscle Power in History --
David Gordon Wilson
The Manpower Plow of Shantung
Handcranking
Levers Actuated by Arm and Back Muscles
Capstans
Treadmills
Legs on Treadles
Leg Muscles Used in Cranking
Pedal Power in the Workshop

CHAPTER TWO:
Pedal Power on the Land: The Third
World and Beyond -- -Stuart S. Wilson
Transportation
Stationary Pedal Power
The Dynapod
The Winch
Pedal Drives for Irrigation Pumps
Pedal Drives for Borehole Pumps

CHAPTER THREE:
Multiuse Energy Cycle: Foot-Powered
Generator -- Diana Branch
The Energy Cycle
Genesis of an Idea
Testing Program
Refinements in Design
Winch
Homemade Foot-Powered Generator
Materials
Building Instructions
Rear-wheel Bicycle Adapter
Materials
Building Instructions

CHAPTER FOUR:
American Tinkerer: Further Applications
of Pedal Power -- John McGeorge
The Frame
The Jackshaft
The Flywheel
Making a Flywheel
The V-belt Pulley
Possible Applications
Trash Can Washing Machine
The Wood Saw
Water Pumping
The Pitcher Pump
Log Splitter
Cider Press

CHAPTER FIVE:
Treadle Power in the Workshop -- Mark Blossom
Hand-Made Toys
Construction
Renaissance of Hand Crafts

CHAPTER SIX:
The Future Potential for Muscle Power --
David Gordon Wilson
High-Power Devices
Low-Power Special-Feature Devices
Low-Power "Convenience" or "Status" Devices
Need for Improved Muscle-Power Delivery Systems
A Recumbent Bicycle
A Pedaled Lawn Mower
Pedaled Boats
Yacht Battery-Charging Generator
Irrigation Pumps
Tire Pumps
Saws
Sewing Machines, Typewriters
Cooling Fans
Delivery Vehicles
Railbike
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Systems

CONCLUSION

POSTSCRIPT

APPENDIX

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX