Name/Title
The story of silkEntry/Object ID
TS1650.F45 1991Description
This is an exhaustive and encyclopedic source about the product and culture of one of the most fascinating domesticated insects, the silkworm. The author, who lives in rural England, keeps his own silkworms and raises mulberry trees in his garden. He begins with the history of the silk road, which originated over 5000 years ago and wended its way from China to England and later from England to America. He then goes on to detail all aspects of silkworm culture from the egg to caterpillar to cocoon. The variety of silk moths and the silk they produce is covered, and a comprehensive chapter on mulberry trees and their origins and distribution is also included.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Matthew YanchukNotes
Gift of Matthew Yanchuk, April 2024.Lexicon
Search Terms
silk, silk industry--historyBook Details
Author
John FeltwellPublisher
St. Martin's PressDate Published
1991ISBN
9780312057725Notes
Length: 233