Memoria sobre a cultura, e productos da cana de assucar   By: José Caetano Gomes

In "Memoria sobre a cultura, e productos da cana de assucar," José Caetano Gomes provides a comprehensive overview of the cultivation and processing of sugarcane, offering valuable insights into the history and techniques involved in producing this important agricultural commodity. Gomes's expertise on the subject is evident throughout the book, as he covers various aspects of sugarcane cultivation, including soil preparation, planting, and harvesting.

One of the highlights of the book is Gomes's detailed description of the different types of sugarcane varieties and their suitability for different soil types and climates. This information is particularly valuable for farmers looking to maximize their crop yields and improve the quality of their sugarcane.

Additionally, Gomes delves into the process of refining sugarcane into sugar and other byproducts, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the various stages involved in this intricate process. His explanations are clear and concise, making the complex subject matter accessible to a wide range of readers.

Overall, "Memoria sobre a cultura, e productos da cana de assucar" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in sugarcane cultivation and processing. Gomes's expertise and comprehensive coverage of the subject make this book an essential read for farmers, researchers, and anyone interested in the agriculture industry.

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A Mesa da Inspecção do Rio de Janeiro, desejando conformar se com os ardentes desejos, que V. A. R. tem de fazer felices os Habitadores do Brasil, por huma bem entendida Agricultura, e desta sorte satisfazer tambem as suas Reaes Ordens, recomendou a Jose Caetano Gomes, que lhe apresentasse as reflexões, que os seus vastos conhecimentos lhe tivessem subministrado, sobre a factura do Assucar nos Engenhos do Rio de Janeiro, a que elle satisfez no dia 16 de Março do anno proxime passado de 1799., lendo perante ella a presente Memoria, que, sendo dirigida a V. A. R., se dignou ordenar me, que houvesse de a fazer imprimir, em beneficio de seus fieis vasallos dos vastos dominios, naquelle Continente... Continue reading book >>