This volume, "Prize Essay On Cinchona Cultivation," by Thomas North Christie, offers a detailed look into the cultivation of the cinchona plant, a crucial source of quinine. Written specifically for the Dikoya Planters' Association, the essay likely served as a practical guide for planters in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), providing insights into best practices for growing this valuable crop.
The book will appeal to those interested in the history of botany, the cultivation of medicinal plants, and the economic history of Ceylon during the period when quinine production was significant. It provides a valuable snapshot of agricultural practices and knowledge of the time.
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