The Mulberry Silkworm: Being A Manual Of Instructions In Silk Culture (1888)

By Charles Valentine Riley

Book Overview

The Mulberry Silkworm: Being A Manual Of Instructions In Silk Culture is a book written by Charles Valentine Riley in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the cultivation of silkworms and the production of silk. It covers various topics related to silk culture, including the history and origin of the silkworm, the different species of silkworms, their life cycle, and the various stages of silk production. The book also provides detailed instructions on the rearing of silkworms, including the selection of mulberry leaves, the preparation of the silkworm food, and the management of the silkworms during their growth and development. Additionally, the book provides information on the tools and equipment needed for silk production, such as the silk reel and the silk loom. The Mulberry Silkworm is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, science, and 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: 1120906504
• ISBN13: 9781120906502
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"