Publisher's Synopsis
The Rubber Industry of the Amazon: And How Its Supremacy Can Be Maintained is a book written by Joseph Froude Woodroffe and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive account of the rubber industry in the Amazon region, focusing on the production, processing, and trade of rubber. It also discusses the history of the industry, its economic importance, and the challenges faced by rubber producers.Woodroffe's book explores the factors that contributed to the success of the Amazon rubber industry, including the availability of rubber trees and the labor of indigenous peoples. He also discusses the impact of new technologies on the industry, such as the invention of the pneumatic tire and the development of synthetic rubber.In addition to providing a detailed analysis of the rubber industry, Woodroffe also offers suggestions for how its supremacy can be maintained. He advocates for the development of better transportation infrastructure, the establishment of fair trade practices, and the protection of indigenous rights.Overall, The Rubber Industry of the Amazon: And How Its Supremacy Can Be Maintained is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and economics of the rubber industry in the Amazon region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
