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9I tons. It required two days for 300 men to haul this log to the river 

 for shipment, and the one piece was sold for £2518. 



The timl)er from Grand Bassam is generally shipj)ed with a larger 

 amount of wane on the sides than is the case with other African 

 mahoganies. This is an economical way of manufacturing the timber, 

 but causes a considerable loss. Not only does the heavy wane reduce 

 the width obtainable in conversion, but it is measured almost as if it 

 were square, and the sawing bill has to be paid for the widest part of 



African Mahogany. A Path through the Forest. 



the log. An additional loss is also experienced, as the outside of the 

 log generally carries about an inch of sap and has a large number of small 

 worm-holes. This timber would probably yield a greater proportion 

 suitable for use in propellers for aircraft than anything else except Benin. 

 In structure it resembles the Benin wood, except that the pores are 

 slightly larger. 



Sassandra. Weight, 27 lbs. 9 oz. — This wood is harder, closer in the 

 grain, and of a darker colour than any other African mahogany except 



