Author: Senate Documents, 60th Congress, 1st Session; Mr. Heyburn (presenter)
Title: Promotion of the Ramie Industry: Statement by S.H. Slaught in Behalf of the Ramie Industry (Document No. 533)
Description: Washington: Government Printing Office, 1908. Cloth bound, dual-coloured spine labels (red and black x 2) with gilt lettering -- 'Senate Documents Vol. 29' on red label; No. 533, Promotion of Ramie Industry' on first black label from top; and '60th Congress 1st Session 1907-1908' on black label at bottom. Illustrated with numerous plates. 127pp includes index. Library bookplate and stamp on front endpapers. Except for lightly soiled cloth covers, a near fine copy. 480 grams. Ramie, also known as Rea, Rhea or China Grass, is a member of the nettle family and has multiple uses, including the manufacture of clothing.

Keywords: Senate Documents United States, Slaught Ramie Rea Rhea China Grass Industry


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