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John Crawfurd

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

Gyan Publishing House, 2024

211.40 €

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(Delhi, India)

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Year of publication
2024
ISBN
1111007062515
Author
John Crawfurd
Pages
467
Publishers
Gyan Publishing House
Keyword
Geography
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
Print on demand
Yes

Description

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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