Nutmeg
Duxton, Singapore
Private ComissionHistorical Map - 1860
Duxton Road was originally part of a nutmeg plantation owned by William Montgomerie (b. 1797–d. 1856)
“Others pinned it down to the work of an insignificant beetle, a suspicion confirmed by H. N. (Henry Nicholas) Ridley more than three decades later.[11] But ultimately, the demise of nutmeg cultivation in Singapore was due to the inexperience of the amateur planters.”
“and its role as an agent for food preservation...”
“ it would have been impossible to grow them into climates outside of their territories...”
“The Dutch’s subsequent control of the Banda Islands also signified the reign of terror that involved the torture and massacre of the local population. All these atrocities being a deliberate demonstration of power, and a strategic way to keep the Banda people from rebelling and siding with various countries wanting access to the Nutmeg.”