A Description and History of Vegetable Substances, Used in the Arts, and in Domestic Economy: Timber trees, fruits |
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... Pear , Apple their Fruit Fancy Woods CHAPTER VIII . Applications of Timber Roofs , & c . of Buildings Wooden Bridges • Ships , construction of Light - Houses Forests and Planting Duties on Foreign Timber CHAPTER I. The Lime INTRODUCTION ...
... Pear , Apple their Fruit Fancy Woods CHAPTER VIII . Applications of Timber Roofs , & c . of Buildings Wooden Bridges • Ships , construction of Light - Houses Forests and Planting Duties on Foreign Timber CHAPTER I. The Lime INTRODUCTION ...
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... pear - tree , it is the best wood for engraving upon , as it is close and stands the tool well . The slowness of its growth , however , renders it an ex- pensive timber . The bark of the holly contains a great deal of viscid matter ...
... pear - tree , it is the best wood for engraving upon , as it is close and stands the tool well . The slowness of its growth , however , renders it an ex- pensive timber . The bark of the holly contains a great deal of viscid matter ...
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... Pear grows to a considerable size : the wood is light , smooth , and compact ; and answers well for carving , for picture - frames , the handles of tools , and wooden spoons and dishes . The wood of the Apple is harder and weightier ...
... Pear grows to a considerable size : the wood is light , smooth , and compact ; and answers well for carving , for picture - frames , the handles of tools , and wooden spoons and dishes . The wood of the Apple is harder and weightier ...
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... pears to hang in the air ; while in an ancient roof , like that of Westminster - hall , the support of every piece of timber is apparent , and the only strain which appears directly across the timber , is on the boards and rafters ...
... pears to hang in the air ; while in an ancient roof , like that of Westminster - hall , the support of every piece of timber is apparent , and the only strain which appears directly across the timber , is on the boards and rafters ...
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... PEAR ; QUINCE ; ORNA- MENTAL CRABS ; MEDlar . WHETHER we regard their beauty , their variety , the extent over which they are diffused , or their agree- ableness and value to man , there is no class of sub- stances more interesting than ...
... PEAR ; QUINCE ; ORNA- MENTAL CRABS ; MEDlar . WHETHER we regard their beauty , their variety , the extent over which they are diffused , or their agree- ableness and value to man , there is no class of sub- stances more interesting than ...
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