Cotton, Its Progress from the Field to the Needle by Anonymous

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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.
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Summary "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 have shaped 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.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
LoC Class SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
Subject Cotton growing
Subject Cotton manufacture
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EBook-No. 36870
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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