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Gendered Language and the Science of Colonial Silk.

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Title: Gendered Language and the Science of Colonial Silk.
Authors: BIGELOW, ALLISON MARGARET
Source: Early American Literature; 2014, Vol. 49 Issue 2, p271-325, 56p, 7 Black and White Photographs, 3 Illustrations
Subject Terms: SILK, GENDER differences in literature, SERICULTURE, COLONIAL Virginia, ca. 1600-1775, EARLY modern English language, GENDER, HISTORY
People: FERRAR, Virginia
Abstract: The article explores colonial literature on silk and silk production with a focus on the gendered aspects of agricultural writing. The author reflects on the sericultural experiments of scientist Virginia Ferrar in England and the chronicling of her work by her father John Ferrar. Emphasis is given to topics such as a the role of pronouns in the linguistic gender of early modern English, the development of transatlantic networks of knowledge, and the silk industry of colonial Virginia.
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Abstract:The article explores colonial literature on silk and silk production with a focus on the gendered aspects of agricultural writing. The author reflects on the sericultural experiments of scientist Virginia Ferrar in England and the chronicling of her work by her father John Ferrar. Emphasis is given to topics such as a the role of pronouns in the linguistic gender of early modern English, the development of transatlantic networks of knowledge, and the silk industry of colonial Virginia.
ISSN:00128163
DOI:10.1353/eal.2014.0024