Plants and Empire

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Set in the 18th century, the narrative delves into the role of bioprospectors backed by European imperial powers, who returned with valuable medicines, luxuries, and staples from the New World. It examines the complex interactions between Europeans and Caribbean populations, highlighting the movement and transformation of knowledge, as well as the impact of these encounters on both cultures, ultimately leading to the triumphs and extinctions of traditional knowledge systems.