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Indigenous fruits and vegetables are numerous, compris ing many kinds wholly unknown to the temperate zone. Sugar, cacao, coffee, and tobacco are the great staples, others in order of importance being bananas, oranges, lemons, cocoanuts, cotton, limes, pimento, indigo, nutmegs, maize, ginger, annatto, aloes, sassafras, castor-beans, yams, sweet potatoes, eddoes, manioc. The varied fruits include, be sides those mentioned, the mango, custard-apple, cashew, grape-fruit, pineapple, pomegranate, mamey, papaya, plan tain, Shaddock, Soursop, star-apple, sweet-sop, tamarind, chirimoya, avocado pear, granadilla, Sapodilla, etc., etc.
Many islands can boast forests of mahogany, fragrant cedar, lignum vitae, logwood, ironwood, green-heart, fustic, palms in many Species, and scores of other valuable woods.
Gold, which was at one time very abundant, is yet found in several streams of Santo Domingo and Porto Rico. Cop per and iron occur in Cuba, Jamaica, and the Virgin Islands, which last also yield large amounts Of phosphatic rock. Scarcely an island in the West Indies exists without thermal or mineral springs, while those of Cuba, Jamaica and Porto Rico have won a reputation for the efficacy Of their waters, in the cure of numerous diseases, that has be come world-wide.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330179471
- ISBN 13 9781330179475
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages663
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the West Indies, a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. The author provides an in-depth look at the history, culture, and geography of the region. The book also includes practical information for travelers, such as how to get around, where to stay, and what to see and do. The West Indies have a rich and complex history, dating back to the arrival of the first European explorers in the 15th century. The islands have been shaped by a variety of influences, including African, European, and Amerindian cultures. The author explores the region's colonial past, its struggle for independence, and its present-day challenges. The West Indies are also home to a diverse range of natural environments, from lush rainforests to coral reefs. The author provides detailed descriptions of the region's flora and fauna, as well as tips on how to enjoy the outdoors. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about the West Indies. The author's insights will help readers understand the region's complex past, appreciate its vibrant culture, and explore its natural beauty. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330179475_0
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