The Romance of Rubber by United States Rubber Company
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"The Romance of Rubber," edited by John Martin and published by the United States Rubber Company, is an informative and educational publication likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a guide to the history, significance, and production of rubber, detailing its journey from discovery to cultivation and its vital role in modern industry. The content of the book covers a wide range of topics, beginning with Columbus's initial
encounter with rubber in the Americas and moving through significant figures such as Charles Goodyear, whose vulcanization process revolutionized the rubber industry. It explores the Hevea tree, the primary source of commercial rubber, and outlines the establishment and development of rubber plantations, notably in the East Indies. The text emphasizes the labor conditions on plantations compared to the dangerous jungle gathering methods, as well as the intricate process of tapping rubber trees and processing latex. By painting a picture of rubber's impact on daily life and industrial applications, the book aims to instill an appreciation for this crucial resource in future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | United States Rubber Company |
|---|---|
| Editor | Martin, John, 1865-1947 |
| Title | The Romance of Rubber |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Rubber |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4759 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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