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- The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c.
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The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c.
by P. L. (Peter Lund) Simmonds
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14 totalTHE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OF THE VEGETABLE KINGDOM,
BY P.L. SIMMONDS,
MDCCCLIV.
LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS.
WORKS CONSULTED.
PREFACE.
INTRODUCTORY.
SECTION I.
SECTION II. - THE GRAIN CROPS, EDIBLE ROOTS, AND FARINACEOUS PLANTS FORMING THE BREAD STUFFS OF COMMERCE.
SECTION III.
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This handbook offers a sweeping overview of the many substances drawn from trees and plants that fuel commerce and craft in tropical and subtropical lands. It walks readers through the origins of familiar items—such as oils, fibers, gums, and spices—and explains how each ties into everyday manufacturing, from textiles to medicines. Designed for colonists, merchants, and producers alike, the text blends scientific observation with clear, step‑by‑step instructions.
In addition to botanical descriptions, the volume details practical methods for growing, harvesting, and preparing these products for market. Readers will find guidance on everything from soil preparation to drying techniques, shipping considerations, and ways to assess commercial value. Whether you are managing a plantation or simply curious about the economic role of nature’s bounty, the work serves as an essential reference for navigating the vegetable kingdom’s trade.
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The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c. Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c.
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en
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~36 hours (2075K characters)
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Project Gutenberg
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Produced by Olaf Voss, Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-02-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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P. L. (Peter Lund) Simmonds
1814–1897
A restless 19th-century writer and journalist, he turned practical subjects like trade, food, industry, and exploration into lively reading. His books range widely, but they share a strong curiosity about how the wider world worked.
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