The American Silk Growers Guide

The American Silk Growers Guide, written by William Kenrick in 1839, is a comprehensive guidebook that provides detailed instructions on how to raise mulberry trees and cultivate silk in America. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of silk production, the different types of mulberry trees, the techniques for planting and caring for them, and the methods for harvesting and processing silk. Additionally, the author shares his knowledge on how to manage successive crops in each season, providing valuable insights on how to ensure a steady supply of mulberry leaves for silkworms throughout the year. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the art of silk cultivation and its potential as a profitable industry in America during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.