The Principal Species of Wood: Their Characteristic Properties by Charles H. Snow
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"The Principal Species of Wood: Their Characteristic Properties" by Charles H. Snow is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work offers an untechnical yet thorough exploration of economically important wood species, focusing on their properties, uses, and botanical classifications. The text is aimed at those who may not possess expert knowledge in forestry or botany but have a keen interest in understanding the distinct characteristics of various types
of wood. At the start of the publication, the author introduces the concept of trees as unique woody plants that produce a single erect stem and a crown of foliage. He highlights the existence of nearly five hundred distinct tree species in the United States, emphasizing that only a few provide the majority of utilized wood. The text aims to clarify the complexities of wood properties, including their structural elements and uses in construction, decoration, and various industries. Through this introductory framework, Snow sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific wood species that will follow, making it clear that botany and wood science are grounded in both natural observation and practical application. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Snow, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1863-1957 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03009910 |
| Title |
The Principal Species of Wood: Their Characteristic Properties First Edition |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Adrian Mastronardi, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SD: Agriculture: Forestry |
| Subject | Wood |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45032 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 367 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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