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About The Book: This book delves into the intricate domain of "Cotton Cultivation and Trade in India and beyond," providing an expansive exploration of the East India Company's experiments spanning from historical periods to contemporary times. The book is organized into three distinct sections: "Cotton Cultivation in India," "The Art of Growing Cotton," and "Experimental Cultivation in the Indian Context." In this work, the author delves into the crucial theme of enhancing the raw material supply for a significant manufacturing industry. Although it may seem to delve deeply into the subject matter, this extended treatment was not the author's initial intention. Its expansion is a result of the inclusion of related subjects and the acquisition of new, invaluable insights from diverse cotton regions in India, facilitated through the support of the East India Company. The book thoroughly investigates the factors impacting cotton exports from India, the East India Company's endeavors to enhance cotton cultivation, and the obstacles encountered along the way. About The Author: John Forbes Royle (1798–1858) was a British botanist and materia medica educator. He managed the botanical garden in Saharanpur and played a significant role in advancing economic botany in India. Royle's primary claim to fame comes from his work, "Illustrations of the Botany and various aspects of Natural History of the Himalayan Mountains" and "Flora of Cashmere," published in two volumes starting in 1839. He also had a keen interest in fiber-producing crops, evident in his publications like "On the Culture and Commerce of Cotton in India and Elsewhere" (1851) and "The Fibrous Plants of India fitted for Cordage" (1855). He made substantial contributions to scientific journals and was responsible for most of the plant entries in "The Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature," edited by John Kitto. In his "Essay on the Productive Resources of India" (1840), Royle advocated for state protection of fore. T