A treatise on the origin, progress, prevention, and cure of dry rot in timber

A practical, technical treatise that begins by describing wood anatomy and the conditions that predispose timber to fungal decay, then traces how dry rot establishes and spreads. It surveys methods for felling and seasoning timber, comparing natural and patented processes, and evaluates preventive measures for modern buildings. The text also addresses preservation of marine and structural timbers against sea worms and of tropical wood against termites and borers, offers guidance for arresting decay in furniture and carvings, and collects curative procedures and case examples. Illustrations and procedural summaries support the recommendations and close with general remarks on preservation practice.