02147cam a22003013u 4500 29586 UtSlPG 20260610133656.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TS Wilkinson, Frederick The Story of the Cotton Plant Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-08-03 Produced by Peter Vachuska, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. "The Story of the Cotton Plant" by Frederick Wilkinson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the cotton plant, detailing its origins, growth, and the significant processes involved in transforming cotton from its raw state into usable products. The author aims to present complex agricultural and botanical information in a manner accessible to a general audience, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history and cultivation of cotton. The opening of the text introduces readers to the fundamental aspects of the cotton plant, such as its various cultivated species and its historical significance. Wilkinson begins by contrasting imagery of bustling cotton fields and sleek spools of thread, illustrating the transformation from raw plant to textile. He promises to uncover the lengthy journey of cotton, discussing its early cultivation and the myths that have surrounded it throughout history. The narrative is enriched with references to past botanical studies and historical accounts, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into cotton's cultivation around the globe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cotton https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29586 70434 70434