Originally published in 1891, this informative volume provides a comprehensive overview of sugar production in Louisiana in the late 19th century. Focusing primarily on the sugar cane industry and its associated technologies, the book demonstrates the vital role played by sugar in the economy and culture of Louisiana, as well as providing valuable insights into the social and economic challenges facing the industry at that time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.