The History of the Shoddy-Trade: Its Rise, Progress, and Present Position (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: The History of the Shoddy-Trade: Its Rise, Progress, and Present Position (Classic Reprint)
Author: Samuel Jubb
ISBN: 9781528083966

Samuel Jubb

9781528083966: The History of the Shoddy-Trade: Its Rise, Progress, and Present Position (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1528083962 ISBN 13: 9781528083966

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover the story of a textile pivot that changed industry and markets worldwide.

This rigorous history explains the rise, progress, and current position of the shoddy cloth trade, a manufacture that blends waste materials with wool to produce affordable fabrics for daily wear. Learn how this peerless industrial concept reshaped production, commerce, and labor in 19th-century Britain.

This edition traces the origins century by century, examines key districts, and explains how new machines and practices influenced output, wages, and quality. It presents both the criticisms and the economic value of the trade, offering a balanced view of its impact on trade, employment, and regional growth.

How shoddy and mungo cloths are created from reclaimed materials
The role of machinery like the mule and power loom in expanding production
The geographic spread of the trade and its effect on local economies
The social and economic forces shaping its rise, decline, and ongoing relevance

Ideal for readers of industrial history, textile production, and economic development in 19th-century Britain.
The History of the Shoddy-Trade: Its Rise, Progress, and Present Position by Samuel Jubb offers a detailed portrait of a pivotal chapter in manufacturing and trade.

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