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Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon (b / w photo)
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Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon (b / w photo)
6025416 Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon. Illustration for The Outline of the World To-Day edited by Sir Harry Johnston and Dr L Haden Guest (George Newnes, c 1920).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22580626
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Latinamerica Rubber Shipment Southamerica Americhe Latine America Upper Amazon
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history - a rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon. Taken by an anonymous European photographer in the 19th century, this print is now part of a private collection. The image showcases the raw essence of South America's rich natural resources. The towering trees surrounding the river serve as a reminder of the vastness and untamed beauty of the Amazon rainforest. Men can be seen laboring tirelessly to load large crates filled with rubber onto boats, symbolizing both progress and exploitation. This print was later used as an illustration for "The Outline of the World To-Day" edited by Sir Harry Johnston and Dr L Haden Guest, published around 1920. It provides viewers with a glimpse into an era when rubber played a crucial role in global trade and industrialization. As we contemplate this image, we are transported back to early 20th-century Latin America, where countries like Brazil were major players in supplying rubber to meet growing international demand. This photograph serves as a testament to their contribution to shaping not only their own economies but also impacting industries worldwide. Through this powerful visual narrative, we are reminded of our interconnectedness with nature and how our actions can shape history. The Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon encapsulates both triumphs and challenges faced by those who sought prosperity from South America's abundant resources during that time period.
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