Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-215) and index.
The classification and naming of wood -- The structure of woody plants : gross anatomical features -- The structure of woody plants : softwoods -- The structure of woody plants : hardwoods -- Physical and chemical properties -- Irregularities and special features -- Equipment and technique -- Taking samples and keeping records -- Wood collections and other visual reference materials -- Hardwood identification -- Softwood identification -- Identification of tropical woods -- Wood identification in the real world -- Appendix 1. Atypical wood -- Appendix 2. Identifying decayed wood and charcoal -- Appendix 3. Identifying wood fibers -- Appendix 4. Chemical methods of wood identification -- Appendix 5. Organizations, information and materials.