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Peruvian Bark: A Popular Account of the Introduction of Chinchona Cultivation Into British India; 1860-1880 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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During twenty years the enterprise has since steadily progressed. There are now 847 acres under chinchona cultivation in the Government Plantations on the Nilgiri Hills, hmides 4000 acres of private plantations on the nilgiris,inwainad,coorg,andotherhilldistrictsof Southm India. In British Sikkim the Government chinchona plantations cover an area of 2242 acres.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1527708845
- ISBN 13 9781527708846
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages583
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive history of the introduction of chinchona plants into India, a monumental undertaking that involved both scientific expertise and exploration of the natural world. The author, a world traveller who had previously journeyed through South America, brought his firsthand knowledge to bear in his efforts to establish chinchona cultivation in India. This book tells the story of his travels, expeditions, and experiences as he navigated the challenges of finding, growing, and cultivating chinchona plants in a new environment. From harrowing encounters with wild animals to the scientific precision of plant cultivation, this book is a thrilling amalgamation of adventure and science. The narrative follows the author as he traverses the globe, from the dense jungles of South America through the remote highlands of India. Along the way, he interacts with local communities, learns from indigenous wisdom, and grapples with the complexities of introducing a foreign species into a new ecosystem. His vivid descriptions and insightful reflections make for a captivating read. This book provides a unique insight into the world of plant exploration and cultivation and its significance in medical history. 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 # 9781527708846_0
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