The Story of the Cotton Plant

"The Story of the Cotton Plant" by Frederick Wilkinson is a book that guides readers through the comprehensive life cycle of the cotton plant, from its obscure beginnings to its transformation into everyday materials. The book explores the history of different kinds of cotton plants, revealing their widespread cultivation and the old stories connected with them. Wilkinson uses an approachable style to explain the agricultural details and science, describing the shift from open cotton fields to completed spools of thread. Through references to historical records and botanical research, the history and worldwide cultivation of cotton are given, providing a deep look at the natural phenomenon.