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100 1 _aBrowne, Edith A.,
_d1874-1963
245 1 0 _aRubber
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-06
508 _aProduced by Shaun Pinder, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Rubber" by Edith A. Browne is an informative treatise on the rubber industry, presumably written in the early 20th century, as suggested by its context and publication date. This work is part of the "Peeps at Industries" series, which delves into various important industries with a focus on accessibility and clarity for the general public. The book covers the history, production methods, and cultural significance of rubber, likely appealing to readers interested in industrial history and economic development. The opening of the book vividly sets the scene in a tropical forest, where the discovery of rubber begins with a member of a native tribe experimenting with the sap of rubber trees. It describes the lush beauty of the environment and the ingenuity of the indigenous people as they find practical uses for the rubber sap. The narrative intertwines the mythological elements of a "Mother Witch" guiding the reader through the forest with an engaging storytelling approach, emphasizing the romance and wonder associated with this crucial natural resource. The chapter introduces themes of exploration, discovery, and the impact of such natural industries on civilization, effectively drawing readers into the fascinating world of rubber production. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRubber
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46789
999 _c87628
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