The Preparation of Plantation Rubber
by OpenStories
Original author: Sidney Morgan
"The Preparation of Plantation Rubber" by Sidney Morgan is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work focuses on the methods and processes involved in the production of rubber from plantation-grown trees, specifically "Hevea Brasiliensis", and aims to provide valuable insights into the practices of rubber cultivation, processing, and preparation for market. The opening of the text introduces the foundational importance of choosing and preparing seeds for planting, reflecting on the historical context of the rubber industry while emphasizing contemporary scientific understanding. Morgan outlines the necessity of selecting quality seeds for high yield and discusses various germination techniques, land preparation, and the ongoing challenges in the rubber industry. The detailed exposition sets the stage for a more thorough examination of the rubber production process, indicating the practical guidance and technical expertise that will be offered throughout the book.
The Preparation of Plantation Rubber, by Sidney Morgan. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #35510.
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27 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter263 words
- 2.Preface1,468 words
- 3.Chapter XXIII: The Properties of Rubber537 words
- 4.Chapter I: Planting2,156 words
- 5.Chapter II: Field Maintenance1,383 words
- 6.Chapter III: Thinning of Areas1,934 words
- 7.Chapter IV: Tapping Systems2,400 words
- 8.Chapter V: Tapping and Collecting4,869 words
- 9.Chapter VI: Transport of Latex and Coagulum2,046 words
- 10.Chapter VII: Preliminary Treatment of Latex2,369 words
- 11.Chapter VIII: Coagulation4,938 words
- 12.Chapter IX: Preparation of Sheet Rubber5,823 words
- 13.Chapter X: Preparation of Crepe Rubber7,091 words
- 14.Chapter XI: Drying of Rubber6,486 words
- 15.Chapter XII: Sorting, Grading, and Packing2,519 words
- 16.Chapter XIII: Machines4,092 words
- 17.Chapter XIV: Factories2,077 words
- 18.Chapter XV: Other Buildings8,474 words
- 19.Chapter XVI: OTHER BUILDINGS (continued) AND SITUATION OF BUILDINGS4,068 words
- 20.Chapter XVII: Defects in Crepe Rubbers1,215 words
- 21.Chapter XIII: The whole question resolves itself into one of cleanliness,7,653 words
- 22.Chapter XVIII: Defects in Sheet Rubber10,128 words
- 23.Chapter XIX: Choice of Coagulant4,031 words
- 24.Chapter XX: Special Methods of Preparation3,528 words
- 25.Chapter XXI: Introductory Dealing with Treatment and Vulcanisation2,600 words
- 26.Chapter XXII: Testing of Plantation Rubber1,382 words
- 27.Chapter XXIII: The Properties of Rubber6,293 words