Factories of the 19th century have often been viewed as a secondary aspect of Caribbean plantations. However, factories of this period played a vital role in the expansion of cross-Atlantic trade as well as the development of modern social systems. The introduction of steam to the plantation, not just in the factory, revolutionised productive methodologies, spaces and products, forging new modes of manufacture, distribution and worker narratives. This article will discuss the development of steam technologies at the Betty’s Hope, Antigua, the flagship plantation on the island.

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人与机器：贝蒂的希望与 19 世纪加勒比工厂的工业化

19 世纪的工厂通常被视为加勒比种植园的次要方面。然而，这一时期的工厂在扩大跨大西洋贸易以及现代社会制度的发展中发挥了至关重要的作用。将蒸汽引入种植园，而不仅仅是在工厂中，彻底改变了生产方法、空间和产品，打造了新的制造、分销和工人叙事模式。本文将讨论岛上旗舰种植园安提瓜 Betty's Hope 的蒸汽技术发展。