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The Production of Sugar – A scarce 1940 bilingual South African sugar industry booklet detailing the history and development of sugar production in both Afrikaans and English, issued by the South African Sugar Association.
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The Production of Sugar: The Story of a Primary Industry by H. H. Dodds is a fascinating piece of South African industrial and agricultural history issued in June 1940 by the South African Sugar Association. Produced as a bilingual publication featuring both English and Afrikaans text, this uncommon booklet provides an accessible overview of the sugar industry’s development, production processes, and economic importance within South Africa during the early twentieth century.
Authored by H. H. Dodds, Director of the South African Sugar Association Experiment Station, the booklet reflects the educational and promotional efforts of the era, documenting the significance of sugar production as one of the country’s major primary industries. The Production of Sugar offers insight into cane cultivation, milling, refining, and the broader industrial infrastructure supporting the South African sugar trade during the pre-World War II period.
Of particular interest to collectors of Africana, agricultural history, industrial ephemera, and KwaZulu-Natal regional history, this publication captures a period when the sugar industry played a central role in the economy of Natal and coastal South Africa. The bilingual presentation also makes The Production of Sugar an appealing example of mid-century South African publishing and cultural history.
Scarce surviving examples of South African trade and industry pamphlets from this period are increasingly difficult to source, especially in complete condition. The Production of Sugar would make an excellent addition to collections focused on agriculture, South African economic development, or vintage industrial publications.
Condition – GoodÂ
1940 bilingual Afrikaans & English booklet containing 28 pages in each language section. Prior ownership name in ink on the English cover. Handling wear and damage present to the spine. Foxing visible throughout and to the covers. The booklet remains complete and presents well for its age and intended ephemeral nature.
