This detailed account of the rubber industry in the Amazon valley provides valuable insight into the economic, social, and cultural factors shaping this important industry. The author provides a thorough description of the industry, covering everything from the history of rubber cultivation to the social and economic impact of the industry on the region. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Amazon or the development of the global rubber industry. 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.