Wood : A Manual of the Natural History and Industrial Applications of the Timbers of Commerce (Paperback)

Preface; Part I. Of Wood in General: 1. The origin, structure and development of wood, and its use to the tree; 2. The recognition and classification of woods; 3. Defects of woods; 4. Selection, seasoning, storage and durability of woods; 5. The uses of woods; 6. Our supplies of wood; 7. Testing wood; Part II. Woods of Commerce: Their Sources, Characters, and Uses; Appendices; Index.