The cover photograph was taken in Japan during the Meiji period by the famous Japanese photographer Enami about 1892-95. It shows women winding silk in what seems to be cottage industry. Photograph by courtesy of Smashwords Edition License Notes Thank you for downloading this free eBook. You are welcome to share it with your friends. This book may be reproduced, copied and distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided the book remains in its complete original form. If you enjoyed this book, please return to to discover other free works by Kevin Bucknall, such as: You Too Can Study More.
