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The History of Arrowroot and the Origin of Peasantries in the British West Indies

Posted on 1971 by Jerome Handler

1971 (Jerome S. Handler) “The History of Arrowroot and the Origin of Peasantries in the British West Indies.” Journal of Caribbean History 2: 46-93. This paper describes the patterns of consumption, production, and distribution of arrowroot from the 17th century … Continue reading →

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The History of Arrowroot Production in Barbados and the Chalky Mount Arrowroot Growers’ Association, a Peasant Marketing Experiment that Failed

Posted on 1965 by Jerome Handler

1965 (Jerome S. Handler) “The History of Arrowroot Production in Barbados and the Chalky Mount Arrowroot Growers’ Association, a Peasant Marketing Experiment that Failed.” JBMHS 31: 131-52. Over the years Barbados has produced and exported a variety of minor cash … Continue reading →

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