'Cultivation of cotton in Africa; experiments by Mr. Clegg of Manchester'
Newspaper article from the 'Glasgow Herald' which includes: A letter from Thomas Clegg, Southport, dated 24 December 1860, in which Clegg argues that it is cheaper to cultivate cotton in Africa than in the USA. Extracts from the 'Iqe Irohin' which was published at Abbeokuta [Nigeria], September 186...
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MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44 |
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c1860 |
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| Format: | Archive |
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MMS/Special Series/Various Papers/FBN 44 |
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| Summary: |
Newspaper article from the 'Glasgow Herald' which includes:
A letter from Thomas Clegg, Southport, dated 24 December 1860, in which Clegg argues that it is cheaper to cultivate cotton in Africa than in the USA.
Extracts from the 'Iqe Irohin' which was published at Abbeokuta [Nigeria], September 1860. The advantages of producing cotton in Africa are discussed.
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Open |
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Only to be viewed on microfiche |
| Language: | English |
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41 |
| Format: | Archive |