Report Of The Acting Committee To The Standing Committee Of West India Planters And Merchants (1843) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437034561)

Report of the Acting Committee to the Standing Committee of West India Planters and Merchants (1843) is a historical document written by Neill Malcolm. The book provides a detailed report on the state of the West Indian plantations and the merchant trade during the mid-19th century. The report was commissioned by the Standing Committee of West India Planters and Merchants to investigate the current state of the industry and to make recommendations for its improvement. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the industry. The first section provides an overview of the current state of the plantations, including their productivity, profitability, and labor practices. The second section focuses on the merchant trade, including the shipping routes, trade agreements, and tariffs. The report also includes recommendations for improving the industry, including the need for increased investment in infrastructure, improved labor conditions, and the promotion of new crops. The report concludes with a summary of its findings and recommendations, along with a call to action for the Standing Committee to take action to improve the industry.Overall, Report of the Acting Committee to the Standing Committee of West India Planters and Merchants (1843) is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the state of the West Indian plantations and merchant trade during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the West Indies and the development of the sugar industry.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: Neill Malcolm, Charles Cave
ISBN-10: 143703456X
ISBN-13: 9781437034561
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d