Memória sobre a plantação dos algodões by José de Sá Bettencourt
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| Author | Bettencourt, José de Sá, -1828 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Memória sobre a plantação dos algodões e sua exportação sobre a decadencia da lavoura de mandiocas, no termo da villa de Camamú, Comarca dos Ilhéos, Governo da Bahia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Memória sobre a plantação dos algodões" by José de Sá Bettencourt is a scientific publication likely written in the late 18th century. The book addresses the cultivation of cotton and its export possibilities, as well as the decline of cassava farming in the region of Camamú, Bahia. The author provides detailed observations on various agricultural aspects, showcasing the interplay between climate, soil quality, and cultivation techniques. In this publication, Bettencourt explores the characteristics necessary for successful cotton farming, emphasizing the significance of the climate and location in Brazil's agricultural landscape. He discusses the different species of cotton, their cultivation methods, and the historical context of agricultural practices in the region. Furthermore, he highlights the economic implications of cotton farming for Brazil, urging for improved communication and security to enhance trade and bolster the nation’s prosperity. The work serves as a key historical document reflecting early agricultural knowledge and the socio-economic issues of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| LoC Class | F2501: Latin America local history: Brazil |
| Subject | Cotton growing -- Brazil -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Cassava -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Portugal -- Colonies -- America -- Commerce -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31093 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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