The Romance Of Rubber

The Romance of Rubber is a book written by John Martin that delves into the fascinating history of rubber. The book explores the origins of rubber, how it was discovered, and how it became one of the most important materials of the modern world. It traces the history of rubber from its early use by indigenous tribes in South America to its widespread use in modern industries, such as the automobile and aviation industries. The book also covers the science behind rubber, including its chemical properties and how it is processed. The Romance of Rubber is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of technology and the materials that have shaped our world.Finally, in 1839, when he was on the point of giving up in despair, he accidentally came upon the solution. He was experimenting in his kitchen, a place which, through lack of funds, he was often forced to use as a laboratory. Part of a mixture of rubber, sulphur and other chemicals, with which he was working, happened to drop on the top of the stove. It lay there sizzling and charring until the odor of the burning rubber called his attention to it. As he stooped to scrape it off the stove he gave a start of wonder as he noted that a change had come over the rubber during its brief contact with the stove.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.