The Fiber Plants Of India, Africa, And Our Colonies: A Treatise On Rheea, Plantain, Pine Apple, Jute, African And China Grass, And New Zealand Flax (1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436662833)

""The Fiber Plants of India, Africa, and Our Colonies"" is a comprehensive treatise written by James Hill Dickson in 1865. The book provides an in-depth exploration of various fiber plants that grow in India, Africa, and the colonies, including Rheea, Plantain, Pine Apple, Jute, African and China Grass, and New Zealand Flax. The author delves into the history, cultivation, and uses of each plant, providing detailed information on their properties, growth habits, and quality of fiber. The book is a valuable resource for botanists, agriculturalists, and anyone interested in the history and cultivation of fiber plants. It also sheds light on the importance of these plants in the global economy and trade during the 19th century. Overall, ""The Fiber Plants of India, Africa, and Our Colonies"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the diverse world of fiber plants.And On The Cultivation, Preparation, And Cottonizing Of Homegrown And Continental Flax And Hemp Fitted For Spinning On The Existing Cotton Machinery, And Also On Silk, Worsted And Flax Spinning Machinery, With Full Instructions On The Method Of Preparing, Spinning And Weaving, By The Patented Machines And Process Of The Author.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: James Hill Dickson
ISBN-10: 1436662834
ISBN-13: 9781436662833
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 428
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d