Encyclopedia of Wood: A Tree-By-Tree Guide to the World's Most Valuable Resource

Walker, Aidan (editor)

ISBN 10: 0816021597 / ISBN 13: 9780816021598

Edité par Facts on File, NY, 1989

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Hardback, no edition stated, in very good condition. Almost like new except for the former owner's name and city written in ink on the ffep at the top. Beautifully illustrated throughout with colored pictures and charts. The core of this book is an A-Z directory of more than 150 of the world's most popular and beautiful timbers in commercial use. Growth and distribution, appearance, mechanical and working properties, and applications are listed, with each wood superbly illustrated in colour. The dust jacket is in very good condition also with only minimal edgewear and handling. From the private library of a retired furniture/sample builder. N° de réf. du vendeur 016016

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Titre : Encyclopedia of Wood: A Tree-By-Tree Guide ...

Éditeur : Facts on File, NY

Date d'édition : 1989

Reliure : Hardcover

Etat : Very Good

Etat de la jaquette : Very Good

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Synopsis :

This reference work portrays the range of qualities and uses of over 150 of the world's most popular and frequently used types of wood. Arranged alphabetically, the book details the anatomy and life cycle of each tree, forest types around the world, the processes of felling, drying, cutting and grading, deforestation, conservation and the subtleties of grain, pattern and colour. Each entry covers the tree's definitive names, its natural habitat and country of origin, its growth pattern and height, the appearance of the timber, its craft properties such as durability and machine and hand-tool working property, and the uses of the wood, including joinery, furniture, flooring, panelling and much more.