1 book(s) in your shopping cart.
(McLean, D. V.; Durant, Charles F.; Finelli, Lewis). Seward, William H - Message from the Governor, on the Subject of the Culture of Silk, and the Manufacture of Sugar from the Beet Root. State of New-York. No. 134. In Assembly, February 12, 1840
(Albany, NY: 1840). 1840). (Albany, NY: 1840). 1840). Good. - Octavo, printed self-wraps. 34 pages. Possibly lacks 1 folding leaf of plates. There is foxing to the title & the last page with scattered lighter foxing & staining throughout. There are 2 tiny stains to the bottom margin of the last page. Good. Attempts to introduce sericulture to the United States had been sporadic and largely unsuccessful. In 1831 a manual on sericulture by J. H. Cobb was distributed to members of Congress. A determined effort to establish silk culture then led to the "Mormus multicaulis craze". Thousands of individuals bought and planted mulberry plants of this species on large areas of valuable land. The investments far exceeded possible returns and when heavy frosts destroyed plantations of the trees, the many failures and disappointments led to silk culture being more or less abandoned in the States. A later attempt to develop a hardy race of silk-producing insects by crossing the gypsy moth with the silkworm moth resulted in the gypsy moth becoming one of North America's most serious forest pests.
On pages 16-17 McLean suggests that silk farming will offer employment to "indigent females and children" who are suffering as a result of the industrial revolution.
Scarce. Good .
USD 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 70 | £UK 60.25 | JP¥ 11674] Booknumber: 16680
Remove Total: USD 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 70 | £UK 60.25 | JP¥ 11674]
is offered by:
Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale
Payment with order is required from individuals, though libraries will be accommodated. Items are offered subject to prior sale. New York State residents please add sales tax to your purchases. All items are guaranteed authentic and as described.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Cards are accepted. If payment is to be made by check, checks must be drawn in US Funds on a US Bank with notification that payment has been mailed. We also accept payment through PayPal. Our PayPal account is: books@bluemountainbooks.com
All purchases are subject to your approval and are returnable within 7 days.
Postage:
USA - Domestic shipping via media mail within the USA is $3.75 for the first book and $2.00 for each additional book or item. Priority mail shipping is $15.10 for the first book and $5.00 for each additional book or item.
INTERNATIONAL – When possible we will ship your item in a Flat Rate Priority Mail Envelope for $32.95 USD. Other items will be shipped via International First Class Mail for a parcel weighing 3 lbs or less is $34.50 USD. Items requiring insurance as well as larger and heavier books and multi-volume sets may cost more. We will contact you for your approval when additional shipping is required.
Dutch