9781528024815 - Red Cedar Chests as Protectors Against Moth Damage (Classic Reprint) di Back, Ernest Adna (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the use of Eastern Red Cedar wood chests in the preservation of textiles from damage by the webbing clothes moth. The author delves into historical references regarding the widespread use of this technique, from 17th-century European settlers to 19th-century American households. Scientific experiments conducted and recorded by the author demonstrate the effectiveness of these chests in eliminating the threat posed by these destructive insects. By analyzing chemical components and documenting the impact on moths' life cycles, this book provides valuable insights into the practical application and scientific underpinnings of this traditional method of textile protection. 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.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Red Cedar Chests as Protectors Against Moth DamageIn general, the red cedar is a straight tree, pyramidal in Shape, becoming round-topped in Old age, and has a tapering trunk and Shreddy bark. The wood is ligh.