Discover the early steps of America’s woolen industry and how homegrown craft shaped a nation’s economy. This volume traces the move from imported fabric to domestic production, highlighting early legislation, pioneering mills, and the people who built a domestic woolen industry from the ground up.
From protective measures that encouraged local manufacturing to the emergence of the first woolen factories, the book weaves together historical moments, first-hand accounts, and the technology that transformed spinning and weaving. Readers gain a clear view of how wool and cotton goods shifted from reliance on Europe to becoming a cornerstone of American industry.
Ideal for readers of American industrial history and those curious about the roots of U.S. manufacturing.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Delving into the history of the American woolen industry's genesis, this book presents a detailed examination of the challenges and triumphs faced by the pioneering Scholefield family. The Scholefields played a pivotal role in introducing mechanized carding to the United States, revolutionizing wool production and laying the foundation for a thriving domestic textile industry. The author meticulously traces the family's journey from their arrival in America to their establishment of successful woolen mills in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Through extensive research and interviews with the descendants of the Scholefields, the book sheds light on the technological advancements, economic factors, and personal sacrifices that shaped the early days of American woolen manufacturing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331031284_0
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781331031284
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781331031284
Quantità: 15 disponibili