Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides detailed technical analysis of the core principles and methods used for spinning different types of fiber into continuous threads, focusing particularly on the systems developed for spinning cotton, the most prominent natural plant fiber. The author provides in-depth descriptions of the machinery used to prepare the raw fibers for spinning and the mechanisms employed to draw out and twist the fibers into yarn, covering both traditional spinning wheels and machines driven by steam or water power. The book also explores the differences between these methods, and the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. While the book draws extensively from historical sources and gives special attention to the development of spinning machinery during the Industrial Revolution, it is not a purely historical text. The author demonstrates that the principles and mechanisms of traditional spinning methods remain essential to understanding modern spinning machinery. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, mechanics, and principles of yarn spinning. It is a valuable reference for scholars in the history of science and technology, as well as for textile workers, engineers, and anyone interested in textile production. 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 réf. du vendeur 9780484928687_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780484928687
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780484928687
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)