This detailed analysis of the sugar industry provides a wealth of information on every aspect of sugar production and consumption in the late 19th century. The author covers topics ranging from soil types and growing conditions to the economic and political factors that shape the international sugar trade. This book will be invaluable to historians, economists, and anyone interested in the history of agriculture and industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.