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Containing over 30,000 wood names with their corresponding commercial, common, and vernacular names, this book was originally published in Germany in 1936 and has long been unavailable. It includes the species, family, and area or country of origin for each wood. But its greatest value lies in the quantity of common or local names for various timbers, a topic of growing concern as the export of native woods increases. Containing Spanish, French, German, and English vernacular names, this book is useful for commercial buyers as well as the hobbyist or wood collector.
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Contains some 30,000 wood names with their corresponding commercial, common, botanical, and Spanish, English, French, and German vernacular names. Included are the species, family, and area or country of origin. A preface by the author, and notes on using the book, are given in English, German, French, and Spanish. The great practical value of the work lies in the availability of common or local names for various timbers. For commercial wood buyers as well as hobbyists and wood collectors. Originally published in 1936 by M. & H. Schaper, Germany, this book has been out of print until now. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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