June selection for museum's book club
If the rest of the book holds up to the promise of the first 25 pages, we're in for a treat--and a great discussion. . .

The rest of the book did indeed hold up. While some of the descriptions of the various weaving equipment confused me, the personalities involved with the early textile industry were fascinating. MUch of it felt very familiar, especially once we got to slavery and sharecropping, but the last two chapters on modern farming, nano-technology and pesticides blew me away.

Lots of good history with some humor thrown in. You'll have new respect for the shirt on your back.