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LoC No.: 02012053
Title: Westafrikanische Kautschuk-Expedition
Original Publication: Germany: Kolonial-Wirtschaftliches Komitee,1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Westafrikanische Kautschuk-Expedition" by Rudolf Schlechter et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The text documents an expedition aimed at establishing rubber production in the German colonies of Kamerun and Togo, inspired by a growing demand for rubber in various industries. The narrative details the journey of the botanist and rubber expert Rudolf Schlechter, along with his efforts to transport rubber plant varieties and cultivate them in West Africa. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition, outlining the motivations behind the journey, such as the deteriorating state of the rubber market and the potential economic benefits of rubber cultivation for the German colonies. It discusses the planning stages prior to departure, including acquiring necessary equipment and consulting with experts on local conditions. As the narrative progresses, it provides insight into the logistical challenges faced by Schlechter and his team as they prepare to venture into the unexplored territories of West Africa, aiming to secure a sustainable future for the rubber industry in their colonies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schlechter, Rudolf, 1872-1925
Creator: Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft. Kolonial-Wirtschaftliches Komitee
EBook No.: 69081
Published: Oct 1, 2022
Downloads: 79
Language: German
Subject: Rubber
Subject: Cameroon -- Description and travel
Subject: Plants -- Cameroon
LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02012053
Title: Westafrikanische Kautschuk-Expedition
Original Publication: Germany: Kolonial-Wirtschaftliches Komitee,1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Westafrikanische Kautschuk-Expedition" by Rudolf Schlechter et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The text documents an expedition aimed at establishing rubber production in the German colonies of Kamerun and Togo, inspired by a growing demand for rubber in various industries. The narrative details the journey of the botanist and rubber expert Rudolf Schlechter, along with his efforts to transport rubber plant varieties and cultivate them in West Africa. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition, outlining the motivations behind the journey, such as the deteriorating state of the rubber market and the potential economic benefits of rubber cultivation for the German colonies. It discusses the planning stages prior to departure, including acquiring necessary equipment and consulting with experts on local conditions. As the narrative progresses, it provides insight into the logistical challenges faced by Schlechter and his team as they prepare to venture into the unexplored territories of West Africa, aiming to secure a sustainable future for the rubber industry in their colonies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schlechter, Rudolf, 1872-1925
Creator: Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft. Kolonial-Wirtschaftliches Komitee
EBook No.: 69081
Published: Oct 1, 2022
Downloads: 79
Language: German
Subject: Rubber
Subject: Cameroon -- Description and travel
Subject: Plants -- Cameroon
LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.