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John Crawfurd

A Descriptive Dictionary of the Indian Islands & Adjacent Countries [Hardcover]

Gyan Publishing House, 2024

211,40 €

Gyan Books Pvt Ltd

(Delhi, India)

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Anno di pubblicazione
2024
ISBN
1111007062515
Autore
John Crawfurd
Pagine
467
Editori
Gyan Publishing House
Soggetto
Geography
Lingue
Inglese
Legatura
Rilegato
Print on demand

Descrizione

About The Book: In this book, the author departs from the original plan of releasing a second edition, opting instead for an alphabetically arranged compendium. Encompassing diverse facets of the Indian and Philippine Archipelagos, the book draws from seven additional years of local experience in India following the 1820, The passage delves into Musa textilis, a banana type known as abaca, extensively cultivated in Luzon and the Bisaya Islands for fibers, surpassing cotton in local importance. Dampier's 1686 account offers insights into abaca's dual utility for food and clothing, underlining its significant exports from Manila.
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