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

Lincoln, William, et al.

ISBN 10: 0816021597 / ISBN 13: 9780816021598

Published by Facts on File, Oxford, 1989

About this Item

191, illus. (some in color), glossary, index, DJ worn and soiled, tear in top front DJ. Foreword by John Makepeace. Provides coverage of more than 1500 varieties of wood throughout the world, divided into three major sections for easy access to information: discussing tree biology, preparing wood for use, and diverse types of wood.

Seller Inventory # 41508

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Encyclopedia of Wood: A Tree-By-Tree Guide to the World's Most Versatile Resource
• Publisher: Facts on File, Oxford
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816021597
• ISBN 13: 9780816021598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: David Kemp & Kevin Maddison
• Edition: First Edition. First Printing.
• Condition: good, fair

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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.

Review

""Master carpenters and budding wood-workers alike will appreciate the work that went into The Encyclopedia of Wood."