9781332056958 - The Ice Crop: How to Harvest, Store, Ship and Use Ice, a Complete Practical Treatise for Farmers, Dairymen, Ice Dealers, Produce Shippers, Meat ... and the Handling... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a fascinating look at the ice industry in the United States, detailing its history, methods, and wide-ranging impact on society during the late 19th century. The author delves into the origins of the industry in the early 1800s, tracing its remarkable growth from a small-scale enterprise to a major commercial force supplying both domestic and international markets. This fascinating exploration extends to the legal and sanitary concerns surrounding ice harvesting, with insights into the ownership of ice fields, the purity of water sources, and the emerging need for regulations. The book provides a detailed account of the ice harvesting process, from preparing the field to storing the ice, meticulously describing the tools and methods employed. The author also explores the varied uses of ice in refrigeration, transportation, and even medicine. With vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, this book offers a unique perspective on the vital role ice played in the lives of Americans during a period of rapid industrialization and social change. This compelling exploration reveals the interconnectedness of this industry with the nation's health, convenience, and economic development, illuminating the crucial role that ice played in shaping the 19th century American experience. 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. print-on-demand item.