The construction of timber, from its early growth; explained by the microscope, and proved from experiments, in a great variety of kinds: in five books. On the Parts of Trees; their Vessels; and their Encrease by Growth: And on the different Disposition of those Parts in various Kinds; and the Particularities in their Vessels. With Figures Of Their various Appearances; of the Instrument for cutting them; and of the Microscope thro' which they were viewed. By John Hill, M. D. Member of the Imperial Academy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hill, John, 1714?-1775.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trees.

Growth (Plants).

Wood--Anatomy.

Wood.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (62,[2]p.,43[i.e.44]plates )

Other Title:

Construction of timber,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for the author; and sold by R. Baldwin, in Pater-Noster-Row; J. Ridley, in St. James's-Street; J. Nourse, T. Becket, P. Elmsly, J. Campbell, in the Strand; and T. Davies, in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden, M.DCC.LXX. [1770]

Notes:

There are two plates both numbered 33.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Henrey, 801

English Short Title Catalog, T133661.

OCLC:

642382099