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)

By John D'Homergue

Book Overview

The Silk Culturist's Manual, written by John D'Homergue in 1839, is a comprehensive guide to the planting and cultivation of mulberry trees and the rearing and propagation of silkworms. The book provides detailed instructions on the various stages of silk production, from the selection of the best mulberry trees to the care and feeding of silkworms, and the harvesting and processing of silk. It also includes information on the economic benefits of silk production and the history of the silk industry. The manual is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultivation and production of silk.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104505843
• ISBN13: 9781104505844
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"