Richard Korman has written a fascinating biography of an inventor, Charles Goodyear, harnessing a new technology that also provides a panoramic view of America

"The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was founded in 1898 on a seven-acre site in Akron, Ohio, with an original investment of $13,500 and 13 full-time employees.

Rubber as Seen through the Lens visually chronicles the rich and fascinating history of Goodyear, highlighting the products that helped make Goodyear a househol