O engenho de acucar no Nordeste

This article examines the sugar engenho (mill) in Northeast Brazil as a social and economic institution. It draws upon historical documents, including travelers' accounts and notarial records, to describe the engenho's organization, production processes, and the lives of those who worked there, from the owner and his family to the enslaved laborers. The authors highlight the engenho's role as a central unit of rural life, shaping social relations and influencing the region's development

Food, Nutrition, and Cultural Practices · Materials Science · Rural Development and Agriculture