Brazil, the land of rubber : At the third international rubber and allied…
"Brazil, the Land of Rubber" is a historical account written in the early 20th century that details Brazil's rubber industry and its significance during the period surrounding the Third International Rubber and Allied Trades Exhibition in New York in 1912. The text explores Brazil's position as a leading rubber producer, highlighting the country’s vast natural resources, the process of rubber extraction, and the economic implications for both Brazil and the global market.
It serves as a comprehensive overview of the rubber industry in Brazil, emphasizing its historical roots and the challenges it faced. At the start of the work, the Brazilian pavilion at the New York exhibition is described in detail, showcasing its impressive architecture and exhibits aimed at promoting Brazil's rubber industry. The opening also features the introduction of various officials, their roles, and an overview of the exhibition's layout, which includes informative materials, models, and demonstrations of rubber extraction techniques. This passage sets the stage for a more in-depth exploration of the economic landscape of rubber production in Brazil while also touching upon the improvements and regulations instituted by the government to foster the industry’s growth and competitiveness on the world stage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Brazil, the land of rubber : At the third international rubber and allied trades exhibition, New York, 1912
Original Publication
New York: Brazilian Government, 1912.
Note
Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
