CONTENTS 



PABT I.— OF WOOD IN GENERAL 



CMAPTER I 



The Origin, Structure, and Development of Wood, -ind its use 



TO THE Tree - 1 



CHAPTER II 

 The Recognition 4uNb Classification of Woods - - - - 34 



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Defects of Wood 55 



CHAPTER IV 



Selection, Durability, Seasoning, and Storage of Woods - - 65 



CHAPTER V 

 The Uses of Woods 76 



CHAPTER V I 

 Our Supplies of Wood 94 



CHAPTER Vll 

 Testing Wood - 112 



FART IL— WOODS OF COMMERCE 



Their Sources, Characters, and Uses 123 



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