Project Gutenberg 2019-12-13 Public domain in the USA. 164 Barber Asphalt Paving Co. The Wonderland of Trinidad Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Wonderland of Trinidad" by Barber Asphalt Paving Co. is an illustrated pamphlet likely written in the early 20th century. This publication serves as a scientific account detailing the unique features of Trinidad, specifically focusing on the asphalt lake and the island's industrial value. It aims to evoke a sense of fascination and appreciation for Trinidad’s natural beauty and economic significance. The content of the book explores the geographical and environmental aspects of Trinidad, highlighting its tropical allure and the impressive asphalt lake. The pamphlet discusses the island's history, including its exploration by famous figures such as Columbus and its bustling urban center, Port of Spain. It provides a vivid description of the asphalt industry, detailing the processes involved in mining and refining asphalt from the lake. Furthermore, it describes the infrastructure that supports this industry, including railroads and harvesting techniques. The pamphlet emphasizes the commercial applications of Trinidad asphalt, outlining its use in road paving and construction, and showcasing its global impact on the architectural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Trinidad F2001 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Engineering & Technology 61578 2025-06-24T08:47:55.239445 text/html 34409 2024-10-17T15:16:21 text/html 2682097 2025-06-24T08:48:01.440461 application/epub+zip 2681091 2025-06-24T08:47:58.258487 application/epub+zip 83910 2025-06-24T08:47:56.858427 application/epub+zip 2700514 2025-06-24T08:48:03.214429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2691261 2025-06-24T08:47:59.889424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108623 2022-09-27T14:18:51.518931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 36337 2025-06-24T08:47:54.663421 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16572 2024-10-17T15:16:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15855 2025-06-24T08:48:03.364386 application/rdf+xml 28909 2025-06-24T08:47:56.955432 image/jpeg 4023 2025-06-24T08:47:56.906419 image/jpeg 2502777 2025-06-24T08:47:55.328447 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog