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LoC No.: 03031000

Title: The Tale of the Spinning Wheel

Credits: Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Tale of the Spinning Wheel" by Elizabeth C. Barney Buel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the significance of the spinning wheel as a vital symbol of women's labor throughout history, particularly in shaping the fabric of family and society. Buel draws connections between the spinning wheel and women's roles in both domestic life and movements such as American independence. In this work, Buel intricately weaves narratives from various historical contexts, tracing the evolution of spinning from ancient civilizations to the American Revolution. The author highlights the various processes involved in producing linen and wool, illustrating the labor-intensive nature of this craft. Through anecdotes and historical references, Buel emphasizes the crucial role of women in sustaining homes and contributing to their communities, portraying them as the unsung heroines who spun the threads of their families' livelihoods and the nation’s identity during challenging times. The book serves as a tribute to these women and their enduring impact on history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Buel, Elizabeth C. Barney (Elizabeth Cynthia Barney), 1868-1943

Illustrator: Vanderpoel, Emily Noyes, 1842-1939

EBook No.: 58950

Published: Feb 23, 2019

Downloads: 146

Language: English

Subject: Spinning

LoCC: Technology: Manufactures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 03031000

Title: The Tale of the Spinning Wheel

Credits: Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Tale of the Spinning Wheel" by Elizabeth C. Barney Buel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the significance of the spinning wheel as a vital symbol of women's labor throughout history, particularly in shaping the fabric of family and society. Buel draws connections between the spinning wheel and women's roles in both domestic life and movements such as American independence. In this work, Buel intricately weaves narratives from various historical contexts, tracing the evolution of spinning from ancient civilizations to the American Revolution. The author highlights the various processes involved in producing linen and wool, illustrating the labor-intensive nature of this craft. Through anecdotes and historical references, Buel emphasizes the crucial role of women in sustaining homes and contributing to their communities, portraying them as the unsung heroines who spun the threads of their families' livelihoods and the nation’s identity during challenging times. The book serves as a tribute to these women and their enduring impact on history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Buel, Elizabeth C. Barney (Elizabeth Cynthia Barney), 1868-1943

Illustrator: Vanderpoel, Emily Noyes, 1842-1939

EBook No.: 58950

Published: Feb 23, 2019

Downloads: 146

Language: English

Subject: Spinning

LoCC: Technology: Manufactures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.