David Prain and James Ramsay Drummond's 'Notes on Agave and Furcraea in India' is a fascinating study of the botany and cultivation of two important plants used in the production of fiber and alcohol. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and laboratory analysis, Prain and Drummond provide a detailed account of the morphology, growth habits, and economic uses of these plants. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture or the science of plant cultivation.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.