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Wool Carding And Combing: With Notes On Sheep Breeding And Wool Growing (1912)

Wool Carding And Combing: With Notes On Sheep Breeding And Wool Growing (1912)

Barker, Aldred Farrer
Priestley, E.

Hardcover

Letters & EssaysAgriculture

ISBN10: 1104575213
ISBN13: 9781104575212
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.54
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wool Carding and Combing: With Notes on Sheep Breeding and Wool Growing is a comprehensive guidebook written by Aldred Farrer Barker in 1912. The book provides a detailed and practical overview of the processes involved in wool carding and combing, which are essential steps in preparing raw wool for spinning and weaving. The author begins by discussing the history of wool production and the importance of sheep breeding and wool growing. He then delves into the technical aspects of wool carding and combing, including the tools and machinery used, the different types of wool fibers, and the various techniques involved in processing wool. Throughout the book, Barker provides detailed instructions and illustrations to help readers understand the intricacies of wool carding and combing. He also includes information on the different types of sheep breeds and their wool characteristics, as well as tips on how to care for and maintain wool processing equipment. Wool Carding and Combing is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and practical aspects of wool production. It is a must-read for wool growers, spinners, weavers, and anyone else involved in the textile industry.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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