Publisher's Synopsis
""The Story of Cotton and the Development of the Cotton States"" by Eugene Clyde Brooks is a comprehensive history of the cotton industry in the United States. The book examines the origins of cotton cultivation in the Americas, tracing its evolution from a small-scale crop grown by Native Americans to a major global commodity. Brooks explores the economic, political, and social factors that contributed to the growth of the cotton industry, including the invention of the cotton gin, the expansion of slavery, and the emergence of the Cotton Belt in the southern United States. He also examines the impact of cotton on the development of the American South, including its role in shaping the region's culture, politics, and economy.Throughout the book, Brooks provides detailed accounts of key events and individuals in the history of cotton, from the early days of cultivation to the present day. He also discusses the challenges facing the cotton industry today, including competition from synthetic fibers and the environmental impact of cotton production.Overall, ""The Story of Cotton and the Development of the Cotton States"" is a fascinating and informative look at one of the most important industries in American history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of agriculture, economics, or the American South.1911. From the Preface: The cotton industry is probably the greatest single industry in the world if the cultivation, manufacture, commerce, and the uses of the cotton products are considered. The influence of the cotton plant on the history of America is especially interesting. The commerce of the Middle Ages, Columbus's discovery of America, the trade between England and her American colonies, the revolution of the colonies, the War of 1812, the building of the nation, the institution of slavery, the tariff question, the extension of the nation beyond the Mississippi, the Civil War, and the rebuilding of the South were all deeply affected by the cotton industry; and the world's commerce for more than a century has been affected largely by it. For nearly a century the industrial life of the South has been either directly or indirectly related to the cotton industry, and this industry controlled for many years the politics of this country and influenced in no small measure the politics of Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
