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Agriculture
Sir Robert Farquhar helped to develop the sugar
industry. At that time, the inhabitants were mainly
growing maize, wheat, manioc, cotton and some
sugar cane. Other crops like coffee, cloves and indigo
were also grown.
Farquhar found out that these crops were easily
damaged by cyclones.
Sugar cane was more resistant to cyclones. So, he
encouraged planters to cultivate more sugar cane.
means of transport
Study the pictures below. Discuss the various means of transport used in the 19th century.
4.2 activities of Sir robert farquhar in the island
pic.32 sugar cane field and chimney
pic.33 transport in the island
ox cart horse carriage
people on horse back
people on foot
palanquin