The Ficus Elastica in Burma Proper or a Narrative of My Journey in Search of It (Classic Reprint): A Descriptive Account of Its Habits of Growth and ... Preparation of Caoutchouc (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Unlock the mysteries of a rubber tree and the people who work it in Burma. Follow a narrator’s journey through Burma Proper as he observes the Ficus elastica, its growth, and the specialized craft that turns sap into caoutchouc. This account blends natural history with field notes on tapping, processing, and the conditions that shape value in the home market.
Delving into practical detail without the fluff, the book explains how season, tree age, and careful incision influence yield and quality. It highlights how careless preparation can spoil caoutchouc, and why the emulsion’s watery portions must be fully expelled for the pure, marketable product. The narrative also captures the people, places, and tools involved in early rubber production, offering a grounded view of work, climate, and trade in 19th-century Burma.
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- A clear description of tapping timing, incision placement, and how these choices affect sap flow and tree health.
- Plain explanations of how improper processing can cause foul odors or honey-combed masses that ruin the product.
- Observations on local practices, including the roles of the Kakhyens and insights from contemporary government reports.
- Context for the practical challenges of turning natural resources into high-value goods.
Ideal for readers of travel, natural history, and historical accounts of Burma, science in the field, and the rubber trade.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is the culmination of work done by G.W. Strettell in 1873 which sought to introduce the cultivation of Ficus Elastica trees into the forests of British Burma for use in the production of rubber. Mentions are made of the author's journey up the Irrawaddy River, and the various stops he made along the way. The author describes his observations of the surrounding landscapes and interactions with Burmese people, including visits to silk factories, inspections of local markets, and other notable stops along his journey. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332301607_0
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