Agave In The West Indies (1912) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169761698)

""Agave in the West Indies"" is a historical and botanical book written by William Trelease and first published in 1912. The book explores the history and cultivation of the agave plant in the West Indies, including its use in the production of alcoholic beverages such as rum and tequila. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various species of agave found in the region, as well as their physical characteristics, growth habits, and uses. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the plants and their surroundings, as well as maps and diagrams to aid in understanding their distribution and cultivation. Overall, ""Agave in the West Indies"" is a comprehensive and informative guide to the fascinating world of agave and its importance in the history and culture of the Caribbean.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.

Author: William Trelease
ISBN-10: 1169761690
ISBN-13: 9781169761698
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.18lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.69d