Originally published in 1902, this classic work offers a comprehensive analysis of the cotton industry in the United States, from cultivation to marketing. McHenry covers the technical aspects of cotton production, including soil management, pest control, and harvesting, as well as the social, economic, and political factors that influenced the industry's growth and decline.

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