June 1, 2025Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History

Planting in the Ruins: Climate, Indentureship and the Cultivation of Freedom in British Guiana and Mauritius

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Indentured workers cultivated alternative plants despite severe challenges, seeking independence from sugarcane.
Research highlights the harsh realities faced by indentured workers under colonial labour systems in the plantations.
The article conducts an analysis of plantation ecology and historical struggles of laborers who resisted exploitation.
These findings underline the resilience of workers in forging alternative livelihoods amid oppressive colonial contexts.

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This article explores the impact of colonial labour regulations on indentured workers in Mauritius and British Guiana, highlighting their fight for independence from plantation systems.

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This article explores the impact of colonial labour regulations on indentured workers in Mauritius and British Guiana, highlighting their fight for independence from plantation systems.

Planting in the Ruins: Climate, Indentureship and the Cultivation of Freedom in British Guiana and Mauritius

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