
audiobook
by Thomas Woodhouse, Peter Kilgour
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PITMAN'S COMMON COMMODITIES AND INDUSTRIES SERIES - THE JUTE INDUSTRY FROM SEED TO FINISHED CLOTH - by T. WOODHOUSE
LONDON SIR ISAAC PITMAN & SONS, LTD. PARKER STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C.2 BATH, MELBOURNE, TORONTO, NEW YORK 1921
PREFACE
THE JUTE INDUSTRY - FROM SEED TO FINISHED CLOTH - CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY
CHAPTER II. CULTIVATION
CHAPTER III. RETTING
CHAPTER IV. ASSORTING AND BALING JUTE FIBRE
CHAPTER V. MILL OPERATIONS
This concise volume walks listeners through every stage of the jute trade, from the sowing of seed in river‑bank fields to the final weaving of sturdy cloth. Written by seasoned educators who once managed major jute mills, the narrative blends practical insight with clear explanations, making a complex industry feel approachable.
The book follows a logical progression: cultivation, retting, sorting and baling, then the series of mill operations such as card‑making, drawing, roving, spinning, twisting and weaving, before ending with finishing techniques. Helpful diagrams illustrate native workers ploughing, the bustling harbor scene where bales are off‑loaded, and the machinery that transforms raw fibre into yarn. Though detailed, the language remains plain enough for anyone with a curious mind or a background in textiles.
Students of textile engineering, historians of early‑20th‑century industry, and anyone intrigued by how a humble plant becomes a versatile material will find this guide both informative and engaging, offering a solid foundation for deeper study.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (158K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1862–1933
A leading textile teacher in Dundee, he wrote practical books that helped explain weaving, textile design, and the jute trade in clear working detail. His work sits at the meeting point of industry, education, and early modern technical publishing.
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Best known for writing about education, classrooms, and Christian teaching, this Australian educator brings decades of real school experience to his work. His books and chapters focus on how students learn, how teachers grow, and what makes a learning environment truly supportive.
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