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The Ramie. Its Origin, its Value, its Advantages, its Culture, its Extracting Process

The Ramie. Its Origin, its Value, its Advantages, its Culture, its Extracting Process

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Business GeneralAgricultureGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1175770183
ISBN13: 9781175770189
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jun 25 2010
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.04 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The Ramie: Its Origin, its Value, its Advantages, its Culture, its Extracting Process (1869) is a detailed exploration of ramie, a flowering plant in the nettle family, prized for its strong fibers. This volume, written by Émile Lefranc, delves into the cultivation, processing, and economic potential of ramie during a period of significant agricultural and industrial development. Lefranc meticulously describes the origins of ramie, its inherent value as a textile fiber, and the advantages it holds over other contemporary materials. He provides a thorough examination of ramie culture, offering insights into optimal growing conditions and cultivation techniques. The book further elucidates the extracting process, detailing the methods used to obtain and refine ramie fibers for various applications. This historical text offers valuable insights into the agricultural and industrial landscape of the 19th century and the enduring appeal of natural fibers.

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