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India-Rubber
and Gutta-Percha in the Civil War Era
By
Mike Woshner
Publisher: O’Donnell
Publications
Retail Price $39.95
Hardbound,
full color cover, 81/2 x
11 inches, 320 glossy pages, more than 600 photos and illustrations..
An illustrated history of rubber and pre-plastic antiques and militaria.
The only complete reference detailing the development and role of rubber
during the rapid mid 19th century technology expansion. See rubber used
for Civil War artillery and rifle projectiles, blankets and ponchos,
boots and shoes, buttons, buckets, knapsacks, life preservers, medical
applications, and much more. Listing of manufacturers and patents.
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