This engaging history of the cotton industry is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important technological advances of the Industrial Revolution. From the invention of the spinning jenny to the development of new materials and production methods, Cotton Spinning offers a detailed and informative account of the people and processes that made cotton production a key driver of economic growth and social change in the 19th century. With its lively prose and abundant illustrations, this book is a delight to read for anyone interested in the history of technology and industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.