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)
