At the turn of the 20th century, Brazil was a major player in the global rubber trade, and this beautifully illustrated volume showcases the nation's industrial prowess. The book includes photographs and descriptions of rubber plantations, indigenous cultures, and modern infrastructure in Brazil, as well as promotional materials from the International Rubber and Allied Trades Exhibition held in New York in 1912. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.