Artificial Preservation of Timber and History of the Adirondack Beaver (1908)

""Artificial Preservation of Timber and History of the Adirondack Beaver"" is a book written by Harry V. Radford and published in 1908. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, ""Artificial Preservation of Timber"", discusses the various methods of preserving timber, such as the use of creosote, zinc chloride, and other chemicals. The author also provides information on the advantages and disadvantages of each method and how they affect the quality and durability of the timber. The book also includes illustrations and photographs to aid in understanding the preservation process.The second part, ""History of the Adirondack Beaver"", delves into the history of the beaver population in the Adirondack region of New York. The author provides information on the habitat, behavior, and impact of beavers on the environment. The book also includes anecdotes and stories about the beaver's role in the history of the Adirondacks.Overall, ""Artificial Preservation of Timber and History of the Adirondack Beaver"" is a comprehensive guide for those interested in the preservation of timber and the natural history of the Adirondack beaver.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.