The Elements Of Cotton Spinning
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Damage to contents page - some tape on edges. Heavily foxed throughout. Tape holding pages 86-87 in place.
A foundational technical manual in the field of textile engineering, The Elements of Cotton Spinning presents a thorough and systematic study of the machinery, processes, and principles that govern the production of cotton yarn. The work instructs readers through each stage of the spinning process, from the initial preparation of raw cotton fibers to the final drawing and twisting operations that produce finished thread. Written with the precision and authority of seasoned industry practitioners, the text details the mechanical workings of key equipment, offering clear explanations suited to both students of textile technology and working mill engineers. The tone is methodical and practical, prioritizing technical accuracy and applied knowledge over theoretical abstraction. A landmark reference of its era, it remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the industrial foundations of cotton manufacturing.
Author: John Morris & F. Wilkinson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1897, Longmans Green and Co.
Genre: Engineering
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Damage to contents page - some tape on edges. Heavily foxed throughout. Tape holding pages 86-87 in place.
A foundational technical manual in the field of textile engineering, The Elements of Cotton Spinning presents a thorough and systematic study of the machinery, processes, and principles that govern the production of cotton yarn. The work instructs readers through each stage of the spinning process, from the initial preparation of raw cotton fibers to the final drawing and twisting operations that produce finished thread. Written with the precision and authority of seasoned industry practitioners, the text details the mechanical workings of key equipment, offering clear explanations suited to both students of textile technology and working mill engineers. The tone is methodical and practical, prioritizing technical accuracy and applied knowledge over theoretical abstraction. A landmark reference of its era, it remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the industrial foundations of cotton manufacturing.