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100	1		_aWilkinson, Frederick
245	1	4	_aThe Story of the Cotton Plant
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-08-03
508			_aProduced by Peter Vachuska, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCotton
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29586
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