Project Gutenberg 2021-07-31 Public domain in the USA. 564 Gilroy, Clinton G. 09000717 The History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool, and Other Fibrous Substances; Including Observations on Spinning, Dyeing, and Weaving. Turgut 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en History, Ancient Textile fabrics -- History TS Text Category: History - Other 1426471 2025-07-26T07:30:40.079258 text/html 1403796 2024-10-18T15:15:48 text/html 2420981 2025-07-26T07:31:03.231646 application/epub+zip 2442672 2025-07-26T07:30:43.863199 application/epub+zip 644621 2025-07-26T07:30:41.958278 application/epub+zip 2822000 2025-07-26T07:31:15.169551 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2789210 2025-07-26T07:31:01.095655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 992296 2022-09-29T17:08:16.077114 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1138890 2025-07-26T07:30:36.639284 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1119496 2024-10-18T15:15:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15984 2025-07-26T07:31:15.359560 application/rdf+xml 22939 2025-07-26T07:30:42.193214 image/jpeg 2957 2025-07-26T07:30:42.076222 image/jpeg 2371785 2025-07-26T07:30:40.215230 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog