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16 November 2005

Production and Export of North American Cotton 18th-19th c.

http://www.buyandhold.com/bh/en/education/
history/2005/economic_power_4.html


"... to produce a pound of cotton thread it took about 12-14 man days. Compare this to other textiles at the time; six for silk, 2-5 for linen and 1-2 for wool. It was only a matter of time before the clever people, who make life easier for those of us who aren't, came up with some solutions to make cotton more viable."



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