Cotton, Its Progress from the Field to the Needle by Anonymous
"Cotton, Its Progress from the Field to the Needle" by Anonymous is a comprehensive treatise on the cultivation and manufacturing processes of cotton, published in the mid-19th century. This book primarily serves as a scientific publication that outlines the journey of cotton from its growth in the fields to its final transformation into sewing-thread. It provides insights into the various stages of production, illustrating the labor, skill, and technological advances that haveshaped the cotton industry. The book takes readers through a detailed exploration of the cotton plant's lifecycle, commencing with its planting in the Southern States and detailing the various cultivation techniques employed. It emphasizes the significance of innovations like the cotton gin, which dramatically increased productivity. Readers learn about the processes of picking, ginning, and baling cotton before it is shipped to manufacturers. The narrative highlights the bustling activities at shipping ports and cotton mills, particularly focusing on the renowned DICK & SONS company in Glasgow. Throughout, the author underscores the vital role that sewing-cotton plays in everyday life, especially for women engaged in sewing and crafting, ultimately celebrating cotton's essential place in both domestic and commercial spheres. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Cotton, Its Progress from the Field to the Needle Being a brief sketch of the culture of the plant, its picking, cleaning, packing, shipment, and manufacture |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Cotton growing |
| Subject | Cotton manufacture |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36870 |
| Release Date | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 97 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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