Memória sobre a plantação dos algodões e sua exportação sobre a decadencia da lavoura de mandiocas, no termo da villa de Camamú, Comarca dos Ilhéos, Governo da Bahia

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In a period marked by agricultural transformation in Brazil, "Memória sobre a plantação dos algodões e sua exportação sobre a decadencia da lavoura de mandiocas, no termo da villa de Camamú, Comarca dos Ilhéos, Governo da Bahia" by José de Sá Bettencourt provides a critical examination of the cotton industry and its burgeoning export potential. This insightful document explores the economic ramifications of shifting agricultural practices, highlighting the decline of cassava farming and the rise of cotton cultivation. Ideal for historians and students of agricultural economics, this work delves into the intricate relationship between crop viability and market demands, offering a unique perspective on the socio-economic landscape of 18th-century Bahia. Discover how Bettencourt's analysis remains relevant in understanding historical agricultural trends and their lasting impact.