A philosophic and practical inquiry into the nature and constitution of timber : including an investigation into the causes and origin of the dry rot ; some important considerations, introductory to the suggestion of a better method for seasoning timber ; a proposal for effectually preserving timber against ever contracting the dry rot, or internal decay ; and the particulars and result of a set of successful experiments made, and tending to establish the authenticity of the above proposal / by John Lingard.

Main entry:

Lingard, John, of Pentonville.

Title & Author:

Publication:

London : Printed for the author, by Evans and Ruffy, no. 29, Budge Row, 1819.

Description:

[6], 56 pages ; 23 cm

Notes:
From the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, transferred to King's on permanent loan in 2007.
Ms. inscription in ink on title page, cropped by binder: " ... with the author's respects".

Subject:

Timber.
Wood Preservation.
Bois d'œuvre.
Bois Conservation.

Added entries:

Lingard, John, of Pentonville, former owner.
Ruffy and Evans, printers.
Great Britain. Colonial Office. Library, former owner.
Timber.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 41348
Call No.: ID:89-B1464
Status: Available

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