 | First published in 1719 , this is a reproduction of the original book and as such reflects the knowledge os silk and sericulture in the 18th century.
This is an essay upon the silkworm containing
"Many Improvements upon this Curious Subject; together with large Collections from the moft approved Authors
the whole fetting forth
I. The Antiquity of the SILK-WORM
II. Where the SILK-WORMS were firft propagated, and when brought into Europe: with eftimates of the profits arifing from them.
III. The Succefs of Henry III and IV in France, which excited King JamesI, zealoufly to attempt the enriching England by the silk manufacture.
IV. The Methods of cultivating Mulberry trees and making excellent Wine and Brandy with the Fruit.
V. The moft approved ways of hatching and feeding the SILK-WORM, and managing their SILK.
VI. The Certainty and Facility of bringing the Silk Manufacture in England to its utmoft Perfection etc. | |
