There's a great book that goes into alot more detail about the history of both refined sugar and caffeine as industries that I read years ago, I just wish I could remember the title. It basically said the same things only in a less humorous way since it also delved into the extensive role of slaves/colonial exploitation in the historic development and continued success of both these industries and had plenty of research and references to back up the statements it was making. If anyone knows the book I'm talking about let me know.
There's a great book that goes into alot more detail about the history of both refined sugar and caffeine as industries that I read years ago, I just wish I could remember the title. It basically said the same things only in a less humorous way since it also delved into the extensive role of slaves/colonial exploitation in the historic development and continued success of both these industries and had plenty of research and references to back up the statements it was making. If anyone knows the book I'm talking about let me know.
Hrrrm, that sounds interesting, I'd like to know what that book is too. The title of this thread reminds me of a certain factory i seem to spend time looking at...
The book you're refering to is called "Sugar Blues" by William Dufty (copyright 1975). Very informative, but hard to find book.