Resumo
Brazil, the Land of Rubber (1912) is a promotional document from the Third International Rubber and Allied Trades Exhibition in New York, showcasing Brazil’s dominance in the global rubber industry, particularly in the Amazon.
It details the cultivation, extraction, and economic organization of rubber from species like Hevea braziliensis, highlighting Brazil’s natural resources, infrastructure developments like the Madeira-Mamoré Railway, and government initiatives to boost production.
The text emphasizes the industry’s profitability while acknowledging labor and logistical challenges, presenting Brazil as a key player in the global market.