Silk Farming (1884)

Silk Farming is a book written by Ellen Call Long in 1884 that provides a comprehensive guide to the process of silk production. The book covers everything from the history of silk farming to the different types of silk worms and their life cycles, as well as the various methods of rearing and feeding them. It also details the different types of silk produced by the worms, such as raw silk and spun silk, and how they are processed into finished products such as clothing and textiles. The book also includes information on the different tools and equipment used in silk farming, such as incubators, trays, and silk reels, as well as the different types of mulberry trees used to feed the silk worms. With its detailed descriptions and practical advice, Silk Farming is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art and science 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.