Fibrilia: A Practical And Economical Substitute For Cotton (1861)

By Stephen Merrill Allen

Book Overview

Fibrilia: A Practical and Economical Substitute for Cotton is a book written by Stephen Merrill Allen in 1861. The book explores the use of a new material called Fibrilia, which was invented by Allen himself. Fibrilia is a type of fiber made from the bark of certain trees, and it was marketed as a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to cotton.The book begins with an introduction to the history of cotton and its impact on the economy and society. Allen then goes on to describe the properties of Fibrilia, including its strength, durability, and versatility. He also provides detailed instructions on how to produce and process Fibrilia, including how to extract the fiber from the bark and how to spin and weave it into fabric.Throughout the book, Allen compares Fibrilia to cotton, highlighting the advantages of his new material. He argues that Fibrilia is not only cheaper to produce, but also more sustainable and less damaging to the environment. He also suggests that Fibrilia could be used for a wide range of applications, from clothing and textiles to paper and packaging materials.Overall, Fibrilia: A Practical and Economical Substitute for Cotton is a pioneering work in the field of sustainable materials and an important historical document in the development of the textile industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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: 1166455874
• ISBN13: 9781166455873
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"