An Essay On The Culture And Manufacture Of Indigo (1862) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165303427)

An Essay on the Culture and Manufacture of Indigo is a book written by John Shortt in 1862. The book is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation, processing, and manufacture of indigo, a natural dye that was widely used in the textile industry. The book covers a range of topics related to indigo production, including the history of indigo cultivation, the different varieties of indigo plants, the best methods for cultivating and harvesting indigo, and the various techniques used to extract the dye from the plant. Shortt also provides detailed instructions on how to process and manufacture indigo, including information on the chemical properties of the dye and the best methods for dyeing textiles. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the textile industry or the cultivation and processing of natural dyes.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.

Author: John Shortt
ISBN-10: 1165303426
ISBN-13: 9781165303427
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 76
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d