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History of the Cotton Plant in the Atlantic World and India
The article traces cotton’s origins and spread from India through China Egypt and Europe to the Americas. It details species names upland sea island and tree cotton, their cultivation ranges elevations and market values. It notes India as ancient center, China’s later field culture, Columbus era findings in the Americas, and early US plantings including Georgia and South Carolina sea island cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
African
America
Cape of Good Hope
Virginia
Brazil
Humboldt
Andes
Mexico
Boyle
Asa Gray
India
Sea Island
Europe
England
China
Outi
Central
South America
West Indies
Columbus
Cortes
Yucatan
Montezuma
Peru
Egypt
Herodotus
Balicut
Iscalico
Tayernice
United States
Carroll
South Carolina
War Province
Talbot County
Delagall
Savannah
Charleston
8. C
Georgia
Alexander Bissel
St. Simons Island