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Discover the fascinating history of a once-vital industry in ""The Ice Crop: How to Harvest, Store, Ship and Use Ice"" by Theron L. Hiles. This meticulously prepared edition explores the complete lifecycle of natural ice, from the initial ice cutting to its final use. Delve into the detailed processes of ice harvesting, including the tools and techniques employed to extract this valuable resource. Learn about the essential methods for efficient ice storage, ensuring its preservation during warmer months. The book also covers the intricate logistics of ice shipping, detailing how it was transported across regions to meet growing demand. Beyond the technical aspects, ""The Ice Crop"" examines the diverse applications of ice, highlighting its crucial role in various industries and everyday life. Explore a bygone era when ice was a precious commodity, impacting everything from agriculture and construction to the food and beverage industries. This book offers a unique glimpse into a forgotten technology and the ingenuity required to master it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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