This edition had all images removed.
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 (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Snow, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1863-1957
EBook No.: 45032
Published: Mar 12, 2014
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Wood
LoCC: Agriculture: Forestry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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 (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Snow, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1863-1957
EBook No.: 45032
Published: Mar 12, 2014
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Wood
LoCC: Agriculture: Forestry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.