Cacao Planters' Manual (1884)

The Cacao Planters' Manual is a comprehensive guidebook written by E.J. Bartelink in 1884, providing practical information for cacao farmers on how to cultivate, harvest, and process cacao plants. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of cacao cultivation, the different varieties of cacao plants, soil preparation, planting, pruning, pest and disease control, harvesting, fermentation, drying, and grading. The author draws on his extensive experience as a cacao planter in Suriname, South America, and shares his knowledge and expertise with readers in a clear and concise manner. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in cacao farming or the history of chocolate production.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.