CHAPTER XV

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SUGAR, COFFEE, CACAO, COCA.

Progress of the Sugar Cane throughout the Tropical Zone--The Tahitian Sugar Cane--The enemies of the Sugar Cane--The Sugar-Harvest--The Coffee Tree--Its cultivation and enemies-- The Cacao Tree and the Vanilla--The Coca Plant--Wonderful strengthening Effects of Coca, and fatal consequences of its Abuse 174

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