The Art Of Rearing Silkworms (1825)

By Vicenzo Dandolo and Count Dandolo

Book Overview

The Art of Rearing Silkworms is a book written by Vicenzo Dandolo and originally published in 1825. This book is a comprehensive guide to the art of raising silkworms, which were essential to the silk industry in Europe during the 19th century. The book covers everything from the selection of the right mulberry trees to the care and feeding of the silkworms, and includes detailed instructions on how to harvest the silk cocoons and spin the silk thread. The book also provides information on the history and culture of silkworm rearing, as well as the economic importance of the silk industry. The Art of Rearing Silkworms is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of textiles or the art of silk production.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: 1164934899
• ISBN13: 9781164934899
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"