The Jamaica Planter's Guide Or A System For Planting And Managing A Sugar Estate Or Other Plantations In That Island, And Throughout The British West Indies In General (1823)

The Jamaica Planter's Guide is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Roughley in 1823. It provides a detailed system for planting and managing sugar estates and other plantations in Jamaica and the British West Indies. The book covers various aspects of plantation management, including soil preparation, planting, cultivation, harvesting, and processing of sugar cane. It also includes information on the management of labor, including the treatment of slaves, and the administration of estates. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of plantation agriculture in the Caribbean and the British Empire. It provides a unique insight into the practices and techniques used by planters during the early 19th century and offers a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the time. Overall, The Jamaica Planter's Guide is an invaluable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history of the British West Indies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.