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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This multifaceted study into the American wool industry explores the interconnectedness of global markets in the late 19th century. Meticulously researched through interviews with industry leaders from America and Europe at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, this book elucidates the industrial landscape and the impact of international competition. The author analyzes the productive advantages and drawbacks of the leading wool producing nations, contrasting the strengths of the American, English, French, German, Italian, and Belgian industries. This book traces the supply chain from raw material to finished product, exploring methods of production, from carding and spinning to weaving and finishing. Detailing the lives of laborers in the industry, it sheds light on labor conditions, wages, and social issues within the workforce. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the global wool industry during a period of rapid technological advancement and economic growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…