Description

""The Story of Cotton"" is a historical account of the cotton industry, written by Alice Turner Curtis and published in 1911. The book traces the history of cotton from its origins in ancient civilizations to its modern-day production and use. It covers topics such as the development of cotton cultivation, the impact of the cotton trade on the economy and society, and the role of cotton in the American Civil War. The book also explores the social and economic conditions of cotton workers, including the use of slave labor in the cotton fields of the American South. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, ""The Story of Cotton"" provides readers with a detailed and informative account of one of the world's most important crops.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.