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The Silk Culturist's Manual: Or A Popular Treatise On The Planting And Cultivating Of Mulberry Trees, The Rearing And Propagating Of Silk Worms (1839)

The Silk Culturist's Manual: Or A Popular Treatise On The Planting And Cultivating Of Mulberry Trees, The Rearing And Propagating Of Silk Worms (1839)

D'Homergue, John

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ISBN10: 1165810514
ISBN13: 9781165810512
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Silk Culturist's Manual is a comprehensive guidebook written by John D'Homergue in 1839, which focuses on the planting and cultivation of mulberry trees, as well as the rearing and propagating of silk worms. This book provides a detailed account of the entire process of silk production, from the initial stages of planting and caring for mulberry trees, to the harvesting and processing of silk cocoons. The author covers all aspects of the silk industry, including the different types of silk worms, their feeding habits, and the various methods of silk extraction. The manual also includes practical tips and advice for silk farmers, such as how to maintain a healthy environment for silk worms and prevent disease outbreaks. Additionally, the book provides historical context on the silk industry, detailing its origins and development throughout different regions of the world. Overall, The Silk Culturist's Manual is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the cultivation and production of silk, whether for commercial or personal use.And The Preparation Of The Raw Material For Exportation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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