Isbn: 9781332256990 - the culture of silk, or an essay on its rational practice and improvement, in four parts: on the raising and planting of mulberry trees; on hatching ... silk and breed; on reeling their silk-pods (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 is a comprehensive guide to the breeding of silkworms for the efficient production of silk. The book first discusses the importance of mulberry trees and how they are cultivated to support the silkworm's diet. The author outlines the complete process for cultivating silkworms: selecting optimal eggs, managing the worms through each of their four molts, and facilitating their transformation into silk moths to produce and lay eggs for the next generation. The book also covers the harvesting and processing of raw silk, including methods for reeling, cleaning, and dyeing the silk threads. By following the author's detailed instructions, readers can establish their own productive silkworm operation and gain a deep understanding of the sericulture process. 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.…