Directions for the Breeding and Management of Silk-Worms (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

0282025464 / 9780282025465

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Print on Demand. This book offers an extensive guide to the production of silk from the silkworm, drawing on the expertise of the author's travels and research. The author begins by highlighting the historical and economic significance of silk production in various cultures, emphasizing its status as a valuable commodity. The book delves into the practical aspects of silkworm cultivation, providing detailed instructions on the breeding, feeding, and care of the worms throughout their different life stages. The author emphasizes the importance of maintaining optimal conditions for the worms to thrive, including temperature, humidity, and nutrition. Furthermore, the book explores the process of silk extraction and the various uses of silk in textile production. It concludes with a discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing the silk industry, offering valuable insights for those interested in this field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title
Directions for the Breeding and Management of Silk-Worms (Classic Reprint)
Author
Pierre Augustin Boissier de Sauvages, Samuel Pullein
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
Condition
New
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print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0282025464
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9780282025465
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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