Fordlandia by Greg Grandin
The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City
In the early 20th century, an ambitious industrialist embarked on a grand venture to establish a utopian rubber plantation deep in the Amazon rainforest, aiming to secure a steady supply of rubber for his automobile empire. This endeavor, however, was fraught with challenges as it clashed with the harsh realities of the jungle, cultural misunderstandings, and the complexities of imposing Western ideals on a foreign land. The project ultimately became a cautionary tale of hubris, highlighting the limits of industrial ambition and the unpredictable nature of the natural world.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 416
- Original Language
- English
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