02572cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000230012624501360014926400510028530000470033633600260038333700260040933800360043550000310047150801830050252014020068553400450208765300210213265300310215385600430218499900190222765967UtSlPG20260610134525.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09000717  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTS1 aGilroy, Clinton G.14aThe History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool, and Other Fibrous Substances; :bIncluding Observations on Spinning, Dyeing, and Weaving. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-07-31  aTurgut Dincer, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"The History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool, and Other Fibrous Substances" by Gilroy is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the evolution and significance of various fibrous materials and the arts associated with them, such as spinning, dyeing, and weaving. The book aims to shed light on the role these materials played in shaping ancient societies and their craft achievements, offering a detailed exploration of their origins and uses throughout history.  The opening of this text presents a thought-provoking preface, suggesting that traditional histories often overlook the essential contributions of peaceful laborers, particularly those in the textile arts. Gilroy emphasizes the need for a record that honors the inventions and domestic arts that have significantly impacted communities across time, contrasting them with the often glorified narratives of war. The text outlines the structure of the book, which will cover the ancient history of silk and other fibers, delve into the craftsmanship of spinning and weaving, and document the cultural significance of these materials, illustrated through historical accounts and ancient texts. The author's intent is to bring these forgotten aspects of history to the forefront, contributing to a greater understanding of human progress in the domestic arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistory, Ancient  aTextile fabrics -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65967  c106789d106789