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A Manual of Plantership in British Guiana: As It Has Heretofore Been Practiced, and As It Is at Present in Operation is a book written by Alexander Mac Rae and published in 1856. The book is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation and management of sugar plantations in British Guiana, a former British colony in South America. Mac Rae draws on his experience as a planter in the region to provide detailed instructions on everything from selecting the right land for a plantation to the harvesting and processing of sugar cane. The book also covers topics such as the management of labor, the use of machinery, and the financial aspects of running a plantation. Throughout the book, Mac Rae emphasizes the importance of good management practices and the need for planters to be knowledgeable and adaptable in order to succeed in the challenging environment of British Guiana. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the sugar industry in the region and is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture and plantation management in the Caribbean.With Some Suggestions For Improvement On The Present Practice.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.