José de Sá Bettencourt

José de Sá Bettencourt was a Brazilian author known for his work in agricultural literature. His notable book, "Memória sobre a plantação dos algodões / e sua exportação sobre a decadencia da lavoura de mandiocas, no termo da villa de Camamú, Comarca dos Ilhéos, Governo da Bahia," explores the cultivation of cotton and its exportation, as well as the decline of cassava farming in the region of Camamú, Bahia. Through his writing, Bettencourt contributed to the understanding of agricultural practices and economic conditions in 19th-century Brazil, reflecting the challenges faced by local farmers.