Cotton Manufacturing by Christopher Parkinson Brooks
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About this eBook
| Author | Brooks, Christopher Parkinson, 1866-1909 |
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| LoC No. | ltf89003163 |
| Title | Cotton Manufacturing |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Cotton Manufacturing" by Christopher Parkinson Brooks is a technical manual written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners in the cotton industry, detailing the processes involved in cotton manufacturing from raw material to finished fabric. It focuses on various aspects of cotton weaving and spinning, highlighting the advancements in machinery and techniques relevant to the industry at that time. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the necessity for accessible literature on cotton manufacturing due to the few existing references that cover the entire range of processes comprehensively. The author emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge and technical skills for workers in the cotton industry and outlines the structure of the book, which includes a thorough exploration of different techniques, machinery, and historical context. Brooks also hints at the transformation of the cotton trade, introducing discussions on supply and demand, and the significance of education in improving the workforce's competence in this evolving field. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Cotton manufacture |
| Subject | Cotton weaving |
| Subject | Cotton spinning |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57681 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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