An episode of The Engines of Our Ingenuity, numbered 1629, discusses textile engineering and conservatism. The topic of resisting change is also explored in this episode. Further information about the episode can be found through the source.

Details about the old book mentioned are not provided, but it is noted to be relevant to the discussion of textile engineering and conservatism. The episode is part of The Engines of Our Ingenuity series, with the specific episode number being 1629. More information about the episode and its topics can be obtained from the source.