Sugar / Boiling / W Indies
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Sugar / Boiling / W Indies
SUGAR PRODUCTION Boiling French West Indies
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1760 Boiling Cultivation Indies Manufacture Sugar
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This evocative image transports us back in time to the French West Indies in the mid-18th century, where the labor-intensive process of sugar production was a crucial aspect of colonial life. In this photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness the crucial stage of the sugar manufacture known as "boiling." Sugar cane, harvested from vast plantations, is brought to the factory to be transformed into the sweet substance we know today. The cane is first crushed to extract its juice, which is then boiled in large copper vats to remove impurities and crystallize the sugar. The heat is provided by wood fires, stoked by enslaved laborers, as seen in the background of the photograph. The sugar industry was a significant economic force in the French West Indies, with the production of sugar and its byproduct, molasses, fueling the region's economy. The sugar produced in the colonies was in high demand in Europe, where it was used to sweeten food and drink, and was also a key ingredient in the production of rum. Despite the economic importance of sugar production, the process was grueling and often brutal for the enslaved laborers who toiled in the fields and factories. The conditions were harsh, with long hours, dangerous working conditions, and little to no pay or basic human rights. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of sugar production, a moment that shaped the economic, social, and cultural landscape of the French West Indies and beyond. The image invites us to reflect on the complex history of this industry, and the human cost of the sweet treat we enjoy today.
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