An edition of A philosophic and practical inquiry into the nature and constitution of timber (1819)

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 Lingard, John of Pentonville