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The Story of Silk, written by Sara Ware Bassett and first published in 1918, is a historical account of the origins, production, and trade of silk. The book begins with an introduction to the ancient Chinese legend of the discovery of silk and the development of the silk industry... Read Full Overview

Madame Antoinette Bretton went for the third time to the door of her tiny cottage and, shading her eyes, looked anxiously up the side of the ice-capped mountain that flanked the garden. There was still no one in sight, and with a shake of her head she returned to the coarse grey... Read Full Overview

The Story of Silk, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

Discover the fascinating origins of a luxurious fabric in "The Story of Silk" by Sara Ware Bassett. This engaging volume explores the intricate world of silk production, offering a glimpse into the textile industry's historical manufacturing processes. From silkworms to shimmering... Read Full Overview

How does a humble caterpillar create the world's finest fabric? In The Story of Silk, follow Pierre and Marie Bretton, two French siblings determined to carry on their family's silk-making legacy during the hardships of war. As they tend their silkworms and perfect the craft... Read Full Overview

How does a humble caterpillar create the world's finest fabric? In The Story of Silk, follow Pierre and Marie Bretton, two French siblings determined to carry on their family's silk-making legacy during the hardships of war. As they tend their silkworms and perfect the craft... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

""The Story of Silk"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Sara Ware Bassett and originally published in 1918. The book explores the history of silk, from its origins in ancient China to its spread throughout the world. It covers the various stages of silk production,... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview