Los ingenios: by J. G. Cantero
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"Los ingenios" by J. G. Cantero is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work provides a comprehensive collection of insights into the sugar production facilities on the island of Cuba, focusing on the historical significance and agricultural practices involved in the sugar industry. The text is likely aimed at promoting the importance of sugar as a vital economic resource for Cuba, showcasing the various sugar plantations and innovations in
agriculture. At the start of the publication, the author introduces the significance of the work as a pioneering effort to document the notable sugar estates of Cuba, which have previously been overlooked in literature. Cantero expresses gratitude toward various hacendados who contributed information and insights about their plantations. He emphasizes the need for such a compilation, aiming to highlight the advancements in agriculture and the crucial role sugar production plays in the economic prosperity of the nation. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the sugar industry in Cuba, including descriptions of different sugar estates, their production techniques, and the interconnectedness of agriculture and society during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cantero, J. G. (Justo Germán), 1815-1871 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Laplante, E. (Eduardo) |
| Title |
Los ingenios: colección de vistas de los principles ingenios de azúcar de la isla de Cuba |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, University of Miami Digital Initiatives and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Sugar trade -- Cuba -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Plantations -- Cuba -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39312 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39312-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 924 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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