Elements of Forestry

Contents: 1. Definitions. 2. Of soils and their preparation effects of slope and aspect. 3. Of climate and meteorological influences. 4. Reproduction from seed. 5. Of the various modes of propagation of forest trees. 6. Planting continued. 7. Of the structure and functions of the various parts of growing trees. 8. General views in regard to forestry. 9. Acts of congress relating to timer rights. 10. European plans of forest management. 11. Ornamental planting. 12. Hedges, screens and shelter-belts. 13. Cutting and seasoning of wood. Defects in timber. 14. Fuel, charcoal wood-gas. 15. Forest fires. 16. Protection from other injuries than fires. 17. Insect ravages in woodlands. 18. Processes for increasing the durability of timber, or for improving its quality. 19. Resinous and other products of conifers. 20. Use of wood in the manufacture of paper. 21. Tanning materials. 22. Description of particular species. 23. The conifers. 24. Tree-planting in Kansas and Nebraska.

From the Preface: "In preparing this work, the author has endeavored to present, in a concise form, a general outline of the subject of Forestry in its most ample relations, without attempting to be exhaustive in any thing. Technical details have been avoided as far as was thought possible; but in mentioning the names of trees and other organic objects, the scientific as well as the common names have generally both been used, chiefly because the latter are often quite uncertain in their application, while the former can never be mistaken when rightly applied, and are alike in the scientific literature of all languages. In noticing the various subjects embraced, care has been taken to mention the economical uses and commercial values that pertain to them, and in describing different methods, a preference has been stated whenever it was thought to lead to best results." (jacket)