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Sugarcane and Rum : The Bittersweet History of Labor and Life on the Yucatán Peninsula
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"The story of sugarcane and rum production in the Caribbean has been told many times. But few know the bittersweet story of sugar and rum in the jungles of the Yucatán Peninsula during the nineteen...
"The story of sugarcane and rum production in the Caribbean has been told many times. But few know the bittersweet story of sugar and rum in the jungles of the Yucatán Peninsula during the nineteenth century. This is much more than history of a coveted commodity. Instead, this book offers a deeper understanding of the work and lives of the Maya laborers who toiled on the haciendas to harvest and produce"-- Provided by publisher.
Details
- Creator
- John R. Gust and Jennifer P. Mathews
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- Tucson, Arizona : The University of Arizona Press, [2020?]
- [2020?]
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource
- data file
- ISBNs
- 9780816541447, 0816541442, 9780816538881, 0816538883
- OCLC
- on1151096057
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects
- Rum industry -- Mexico -- History -- 19th century.
- Sugarcane industry -- Mexico -- History -- 19th century.
- Mayas -- Yucatán Peninsula -- History -- 19th century.
- Mayas -- Yucatán Peninsula -- Social conditions -- 19th century.
- Agricultural laborers -- Yucatán Peninsula -- History -- 19th century.
- Agricultural laborers -- Yucatán Peninsula -- Social conditions -- 19th century.