Evolution of Cochineal world production and marketing, XVIth-XIXth centuries

Authors

  • Carlos Sánchez Silva Instituto de Investigaciones en Humanidades, Universidad Autónoma "Benito Juárez", Oaxaca
  • Miguel Suárez Bosa Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/revindias.2006.i237.346

Keywords:

cochineal, Oaxaca, Centro America Canary Ilands, productions, markets, commerce

Abstract


In this article it is analysed the production of cochineal and what were the reasons why it was moved from the Mexican province of Oaxaca (which held the monopoly until 19th century) to Centro America and to the Canaries. This is a study of Comparitve History, where are used results of investigations made in productive areas mentioned above. Direct sources have been used and different documents, such as consular or administrative reports and publications second hand reliable.

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Published

2006-08-30

How to Cite

Sánchez Silva, C., & Suárez Bosa, M. (2006). Evolution of Cochineal world production and marketing, XVIth-XIXth centuries. Revista De Indias, 66(237), 473–490. https://doi.org/10.3989/revindias.2006.i237.346

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