An elaborate architectural title border is shown. At the top, a central oval vignette displays a landscape featuring a windmill and a fountain. Flanking the top are various bundles of mechanical tools and scientific instruments. On the left stands a statue of the Greek mathematician Archimedes, holding a compass and a book; on the right stands the Roman architect Vitruvius, holding a long staff and a tablet with geometric diagrams. At the bottom, a decorative cartouche features a technical cross-section of mill machinery, showing gears and hoppers. The engraver's signature "M Merian fec." (made by M. Merian) is visible at the bottom left.

Ingenious Designs of

various Water, Wind, Horse, and

Hand Mills, along with beautiful

and useful Pumps, and other

Machines for lifting water to

heights, as well as pleasing fountains and waterworks,

the likes of which have never

been seen before.

Not only for the exercise and instruction of enthusiasts,

but also for the service and pleasure of the entire common Fatherland,

to be used in times of both war and peace,

produced by

The Noble and Honorable Master Jacobus de

Strada of Rosberg, Roman citizen original: "ciuem Romanum", Antiquarian to the Emperors Ferdinand,

Maximilian, and Rudolph II original: "Imppp Ferdinan- di, Maximiliani, & Rudolphi II. Antiquarium",

Commissioner of War and

the Court.

Now published through printing and brought to light by

Octavius de Strada of Rosberg, Roman citizen original: "ciuem Romanum", etc.,

the only grandson of Jacobus.

Part One.

Printed at Frankfurt am Main,

By Paul Jacobi, published by Octavius de

Strada, and to be found in the bookstore of Lucas Jennis.

In the year 1617.