Charles Goodyear, Connecticut Yankee And Rubber Pioneer: A Biography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161642988)

""Charles Goodyear, Connecticut Yankee and Rubber Pioneer: A Biography"" is a book written by P.W. Barker that tells the story of the life and work of Charles Goodyear. Goodyear was an American inventor and businessman who played a key role in the development of the rubber industry. The book traces Goodyear's life from his early years in Connecticut, through his struggles to make a living as a businessman and inventor, and his eventual success in creating a process for vulcanizing rubber that revolutionized the industry. The book also explores Goodyear's personal life, including his family and relationships, and the impact of his work on the wider world. Overall, ""Charles Goodyear, Connecticut Yankee and Rubber Pioneer: A Biography"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most important inventors and entrepreneurs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: P. W. Barker
ISBN-10: 1161642986
ISBN-13: 9781161642988
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 122
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d