The Silk Culturist's Manual: Or A Popular Treatise On The Planting And Cultivation Of Mulberry Trees (1839)

By John D'Homergue

Book Overview

The Silk Culturist's Manual: Or A Popular Treatise On The Planting And Cultivation Of Mulberry Trees is a book written by John D'Homergue and originally published in 1839. The book is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation of mulberry trees, which are essential for the production of silk. It provides a detailed account of the different varieties of mulberry trees, their characteristics, and the best methods for planting and caring for them. The book also covers the proper management of silk worms, including their feeding, breeding, and harvesting. It includes illustrations and diagrams that help to explain the various techniques and procedures involved in silk production. The Silk Culturist's Manual was written for both novice and experienced silk producers, and it provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of silk cultivation.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: 1167235452
• ISBN13: 9781167235450
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"