The Story of the Cotton Plant

A practical, illustrated account traces cotton from plant to thread, beginning with species, origin, myths, and growth habits, then examines diseases, pests, and regional cultivation practices. It describes microscopic structure of fibres, plantation life, and early cleaning techniques, then follows mechanical processing—opening, scutching, carding, drawing, and spinning—through historical developments and inventions leading to the modern spinning mule and ring frame. Later chapters survey auxiliary machines, finishing operations, and handling of yarn and bales, combining technical explanation with historical sketches and clear diagrams to show how raw fibre becomes finished yarn.