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Silk : a world history / Aarathi Prasad.
"In a gorgeous history that spans continents and millennia, Aarathi Prasad weaves together the complex story of the queen of fabrics. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global, natural, and cultural history (and future) of a unique material that has fascinated the world for thousands of years"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063381162 (paperback)
- Physical Description: viii, 293 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 23 cm
- Publisher: New York, New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2024.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Sericulture > History > Popular works. Silkworms > History > Popular works. Silk > History > Popular works. Lepidopterology > History > Popular works. Silkworms > Popular works. Bombyx mori > Popular works. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Salt Spring Island Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Spring Island Public Library | 677.391 PRA (Text) | 33123009866592 | Non-fiction | Volume hold | Checked out | 2024-08-08 |
