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The History of Rubber: Christopher Columbus
3786499 The History of Rubber: Christopher Columbus; (add.info.: The History of Rubber: Christopher Columbus. During his second voyage, Christopher Columbus saw that the indigenous Haitians played with rubber balls. (Liebig Collectible Cards. Series: 'Caoutchouc' ('India Rubber '). No.1. CC: Explorer, colonizer, and navigator, born in the Republic of Genoa, in northwestern Italy. Under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.); Lebrecht History
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Step back in time to the 15th century and discover the fascinating history of rubber! This print, featuring Christopher Columbus, takes us on a journey to the Caribbean where he encountered indigenous Haitians playing with rubber balls during his second voyage. The year was 1493, and little did Columbus know that this chance encounter would lead to a major discovery that would change the course of human history.
As we gaze at this historic image, we are transported to an era when exploration and colonization were transforming the world. The Middle Ages were coming to a close, and Europe was expanding its reach across the globe. Columbus' voyages marked the beginning of European contact with Native American cultures, leading to significant cultural exchanges and transformations.
This print is not only a testament to Columbus' groundbreaking expeditions but also a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Haiti's indigenous people. Their playful use of rubber balls may have seemed trivial at first glance, but it sparked curiosity in one man who would go on to shape our understanding of this versatile material.
Today, as we marvel at this vintage illustration from Liebig Collectible Cards' 'Caoutchouc' series (circa 1900), let us appreciate not only the significance of rubber in our daily lives but also pay homage to those who came before us - explorers like Christopher Columbus who dared to venture into uncharted territories.
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