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...