Wool Carding And Combing With Notes On Sheep Breeding And Wool Growing (1912)

Wool Carding And Combing: With Notes On Sheep Breeding And Wool Growing is a comprehensive guidebook on the processes of wool carding and combing, as well as an overview of sheep breeding and wool growing. Written by Aldred Farrer Barker and originally published in 1912, this book provides a detailed exploration of the techniques involved in preparing wool for use in textiles. The book begins with a discussion of the history and evolution of wool processing, including the development of carding and combing machinery. It then delves into the specifics of carding and combing, providing step-by-step instructions for each process and detailing the various types of machinery and tools used. In addition to the practical aspects of wool processing, Wool Carding And Combing also includes a section on sheep breeding and wool growing. This section covers topics such as the different breeds of sheep, the selection and care of breeding stock, and the management of wool production. Overall, Wool Carding And Combing: With Notes On Sheep Breeding And Wool Growing is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and techniques of wool processing, as well as those involved in the wool industry.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.