Father of Rubber in the World - The Legendary Life of Goodyear

Author: Richard Coman (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book weaves together personal legends with the grand journey of exploring science. While depicting recently discovered archival records, author Richard Coman also tells a suspenseful story of personal endurance, fearless failure in technical experiments, and legal battles, portraying an extraordinary figure who relentlessly pursued personal glory and patent ownership, reflecting the possible experiences of pioneers of today's "new economy." The author not only writes a captivating biographical story but vividly portrays the process of scientific progress in the mid-19th century. Every innovation unfolds a human drama, but none is more incredible or moving than the story of Charles Goodyear's relentless pursuit of a usable rubber formula.