02102cam a22003133u 4500 40376 UtSlPG 20260610133926.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14017504 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HD Stecher, Gilbert Erwin, 1883- Cork: Its Origin and Industrial Uses Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-07-31 Chris Curnow, Fred Salzer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Cork: Its Origin and Industrial Uses" by Gilbert E. Stecher is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This monograph provides an in-depth exploration of corkwood, particularly focusing on its characteristics, chemical composition, and various industrial applications. Stecher's work aims to fill the gaps in existing literature regarding this vital material, presenting both historical context and practical uses of cork. The opening of the text introduces the author’s motivation for writing about cork, detailing its long-standing utility yet relative neglect in scientific discussions. Stecher outlines the challenges he faced in gathering comprehensive information on the cork tree, Quercus Suber, which prompted him to compile this detailed treatise. He highlights the mysteries surrounding the cork’s composition and origin, hinting at the significance of cork in numerous industrial applications while promising a wealth of information to educate readers about this intriguing subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cork https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40376 81215 81215