Stecher, Gilbert Erwin 1883- creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Cork HD Original publication data not identified 14017504 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40376 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40376 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133926.0 40376