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In their descriptions, the writers have studiously avoided the use of 

 technical names, so that any one can understand who reads. 



To many persons the price of this work may appear somewhat extrava- 

 gant; but when it is taken into consideration that similar views, mounted upon 

 cards, sell at retail for $5.00 per dozen, the book will appear comparatively 

 cheap. Especially will it be conceded that the work is not placed above its 

 value, when one considers the time and labor of the writers in the compila- 

 tion of detail matter, material and scientific research. 



The object desired to be attained in presenting views by the photo- 

 graphic process is, to set aside all doubt as to the enormous growth of the 

 Redwood, the number of feet per acre, and the superior qualifications that will 

 recommend it to builders and others. Inasmuch as engravings are usually 

 cut from sketches, drawn perhaps by enthused artists, perfect satisfaction is 

 not given; but with photographic views, which cannot lie, argument as to 

 truthfulness is unnecessary. 



EDGAR CHERRY & CO. 



PUBLISHERS, 

 434 California Street, San Francisco. 



