This, known first as "Peruvian bark," was introduced into Europe by the intelligent and far-sighted Spanish Countess of Chincon; and, as she richly deserved, her name became attached to it-first softened to "cinchona" and later hardened to the now famous "quinine."
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson
Since this experience, a large number of the planters have gradually turned their attention to raising tea, together with the production of quinine from the cinchona-tree, and so far as could be learned, they have met with good pecuniary success.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
It is found that cinchona will thrive in the mountain districts, considerably above the height at which coffee ceases to be advantageously cultivated, while, unlike tea or coffee, it requires no special care after it has been once fairly started.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou