A Treatise on Hemp, Including a Comprehensive Account of the Best Modes of Cultivation and Preparation as Practised in Europe, Asia, and America: With Observations on the Sunn Plant of India, Which... - Couverture souple

Wissett, Robert

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 028298366X
ISBN 13: 9780282983666
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Nombre de pages: 326
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Robert Wissett

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the vital role of hemp in the maritime power of Britain. The author, writing in the early 19th century, recognizes hemp's importance for shipbuilding and rigging, and explores the challenges Britain faced in securing sufficient supplies during a period of war and trade disruption with its primary supplier, Russia. The book is structured around two main themes: the cultivation of hemp, both domestically and in British colonies, and the subsequent processing and preparation of hemp into a usable form. The author carefully examines the various types of hemp plants, their characteristics, and the most effective methods for their cultivation and management. He further discusses the different techniques used for steeping, drying, and extracting the fibers, comparing practices across different regions of Europe and India. He also delves into the merits and potential of alternative plant materials such as Sunn, which are employed as substitutes for hemp. The book's historical context highlights the growing significance of industrial agriculture and the need for resource management during a period of intense international competition. The author's nuanced discussions on the cultivation, processing, and potential substitutes for hemp provide valuable insights into the strategies for securing vital resources that were relevant in the early 19th century, and which may offer lessons for modern readers considering the growing interest in sustainable and renewable materials. 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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780282983666_0

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