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The forest pruner, or, Timber owner's assistant: a treatise on the training or management of British timber trees; whether intended for use, ornament, or shelter, including an explanation of the causes of their general diseases and defects, with the means of prevention, and remedies, where practicable: also, an examination of the properties of English fir timber; with remarks on the old and outlines of a new system for the management of oak woods

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1810.
Call number: 379197
Creator: Pontey, William(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 24 cm
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