9781334250996 - Rubber (Classic Reprint) di Browne, Edith A. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a journey into the heart of the rubber industry, from its origins in the Brazilian rainforests to its impact on the modern world. The author takes us back to the time when rubber was discovered by indigenous people and used for everyday items and playthings, and to the era of European colonisation when the demand for rubber skyrocketed. The book describes the labour-intensive process of rubber tapping and the hardships faced by seringueiros, the rubber gatherers of the Amazon. It also delves into the history of plantation rubber and its role in the industry's transformation. Ultimately, this book provides a fascinating and comprehensive look at the history, production, and global significance of rubber. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.