Biography of Wool

The history of wool is not simply the history of a product that people wear, but a history of farming, human migration, and manufacturing. This intriguing new book tells the story of one of the world's first fibers, spun into cloth since as early as 1500 B.C. Topics include - sheep and goat farming and fleecing - British woolen goods prized by Roman invaders - weavers, trade guilds and wool marts or "staples" - the Industrial Revolution and the start of mass manufactured clothing - wool and textile production todayGleason, Carrie is the author of 'Biography of Wool ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780778724964 and ISBN 0778724964.