Agave In The West Indies is a botanical book written by William Trelease and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive study of the Agave plant and its cultivation in the West Indies. The author provides detailed information about the different species of Agave and their uses, including the production of fiber, food, and alcoholic beverages such as tequila and mezcal. The book also covers the history of Agave cultivation in the Caribbean and its economic importance in the region. The author includes numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in the identification of different species of Agave. This book is an important reference for botanists, historians, and anyone interested in the history and cultivation of Agave in the West Indies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.