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A Guide to Useful Woods of the World
James H. Flynn,Charles D. Holder
Packed with lore about 279 species of wood. Each wood gets a drawing of the leaves, a photomicrograph of end grain, and a color photo of face grain. Text discusses the botanical species, the tree, the timber, seasoning the wood, durability, workability, typical uses and commercial supply. Includes appendices on wood toxicity plus a comprehensive index by common and botanical names. Revised 2001 edition covers many more species in greater detail than 1994 edition. Highly recommended.
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