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Incense Cedar (Classic Reprint)

Author : John Alfred Mitchell
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780260708038
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Incense Cedar (Classic Reprint) written by John Alfred Mitchell and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-18 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Incense Cedar The yield Of various grades of lumber from an incense cedar tree depends very largely, Of course, on the amount Of dry-rot. This varies SO widely, however, in different trees in one locality as well as in trees in different localities that data based on the yields Of pecky trees would have very little general application. The yields indicated in Table 4 are based therefore on sound trees and are fairly typical Of the yield where there is no dry-rot. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Dry-Rot of Incense Cedar (Classic Reprint)

Author : J. S. Boyce
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781527790643
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (96 download)

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Book Synopsis The Dry-Rot of Incense Cedar (Classic Reprint) by : J. S. Boyce

Download or read book The Dry-Rot of Incense Cedar (Classic Reprint) written by J. S. Boyce and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-13 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Dry-Rot of Incense Cedar The importance of dry - rot can not be overestimated, and it is on th1s point, together with the related mechanical injuries, that a study of the total - loss factor must be concentrated; the' other considera tions play a distinctly secondary role. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Silvical Characteristics of Incense-Cedar (Classic Reprint)

Author : Gilbert Herman Schubert
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780365637127
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (371 download)

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Download or read book Silvical Characteristics of Incense-Cedar (Classic Reprint) written by Gilbert Herman Schubert and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Silvical Characteristics of Incense-Cedar In California the best stands are found on deep, slightly to moderately acid, sandy loam soils of the Holland series developed from granitic rocks and the Olympic series derived from basalt and andesite. These soils are common in the central Sierra Nevada. In the southern Cascades, soils developed from pumice also support excellent stands, especially on benches and gentle slopes where the soils are deep, coarse-textured and well-drained. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Air Drying of Incense-Cedar

Author : Harvey H. Smith
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265869086
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book Air Drying of Incense-Cedar written by Harvey H. Smith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Air Drying of Incense-Cedar: Tests Under Winter Conditions in California This paper reports the second phase of this cooperative study of air drying incense-cedar at Pioneer Station. The drying period was from 27 October 1956 to an October 1957. Forest Products Technologist, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Berkeley, California. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lumber Recovery from Incense-Cedar in Central California (Classic Reprint)

Author : W. Y. Pong
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331341751
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (417 download)

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Download or read book Lumber Recovery from Incense-Cedar in Central California (Classic Reprint) written by W. Y. Pong and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lumber Recovery From Incense-Cedar in Central California A sample of 130 incense-cedar (libocedrus decurrens Torr.) trees was selected from the Eldorado National Forest in California. The trees were felled and bucked into 403 woods-length logs and processed through a sawmill cutting Shop and Common grades of lumber. Recovery estimates are shown for woods-length logs based on Scribner board-foot scale and cubic-foot scale. Analysis showed that board-foot recovery ranged from 169 percent for 6-inch logs to 103 percent for 34-inch logs. Cubic-volume recovery of rough green lumber increased from 50 percent to 62 per cent for the same range of diameters. Yields of higher quality lumber (shops and Moulding) increased as log diameter increased. Percentage of Scribner scaled defect was found to be correlated with several measures of product recovery. Keywords: Lumber recovery, lumber value, incense-cedar, log scale, California. This report presents lumber-recovery data for 130 incense-cedar trees selected from the Sierra Nevada of central California. Over 400 woods-length logs were processed through a sawmill cutting Shop and Common grades of lumber. Diameter of the study logs ranged from 6 to 34 inches. The average defect was from-4 to 17 percent Scribner and 3 to 10 percent cubic scale. Lumber recovery is presented on the basis of both board feet and cubic feet. Several measures of product recovery were correlated with scaling diameter. Regres sion models were developed for the following variables. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Red Cedar Chests (Classic Reprint)

Author : Piedmont Red Cedar Chest Company
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780364115749
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Red Cedar Chests (Classic Reprint) written by Piedmont Red Cedar Chest Company and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Red Cedar Chests Built Like a Yacht. We use nothing but sound, thoroughly-seasoned Mountain Southern Red Cedar lumber. Every joint, every panel, every part is perfectly fitted and constructed in a way to hold together and keep snug and sound for centuries. Piedmont Chests are designed for beauty as well as utility and service, and after owning one nothing could induce you to part with it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Cedar Chests (Classic Reprint)

Author : Ralph F. Windoes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332110698
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Cedar Chests (Classic Reprint) written by Ralph F. Windoes and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Cedar Chests Believing that the popularity of the cedar chest as a cabinet making project has reached considerable proportions, the author has endeavored to embody under one cover all information necessary to the design and construction of a variety of chests. In addition to this mechanical aspect of the work, he has presented some information of educational character on red cedar as a wood, and something of interest concerning the development of the chest. As information of this character has been lacking in the past, he hopes that the book will meet with the approval of teachers who will use it in their work. Acknowledgment is due to the Forest Service for the use of the illustrations in Chapter I, to two of the author's students, Otto J. Teegen and James A. Kelly, for the great assistance rendered by them in the preparation of the drawings, and to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, for permission to reproduce photographs of historic chests in its collections. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Incense

Author : Levi Gilbert
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780483710580
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Incense written by Levi Gilbert and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Incense: Verses Incense, A hymn To christ, ascension, the larger christmas, destiny, thirteen, TO A certain school OF higher critics, rabboni, draw near with faith, the loving OF her dear heart, fowler ON lincoln, A memory OF CIVIL war heroes, AN invocation for A religious council, peter, mother and babe, marguerite, good friday - the seven words, A doctor OF the old school, what the shepherds saw, love and death, A song OF cheer and help, OF little faith, youth, AN affectation OF the heart, transformation, sweet sixteen, three sonnets for children's day, A prayer for native land. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Chemistry of Wood, Vol. 5

Author : George J. Ritter
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331343984
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (439 download)

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Download or read book Chemistry of Wood, Vol. 5 written by George J. Ritter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chemistry of Wood, Vol. 5: The Results of Analysis of Some American Woods The results obtained from the analysis of the eight woods are given in Table 1. In the analytical work, which followed the methods described by the former investigators, all samples except incense cedar and mesquite were run in duplicate. The results tabulated are the average of the two determinations. The data relative to redwood are not exactly comparable with the results obtained on the other species shown in Table 1, as the sapwood showed decay, and the heartwood only could be analyzed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Earl's Cedars, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331221500
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (215 download)

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Download or read book The Earl's Cedars, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Earl's Cedars, Vol. 2 of 2 Salcombe did not inquire into my motives when I asked him if he would take me with him in the cutter as far as the Islands, - so a rocky group was called which lay at some distance from the coast, lashed by the surges of the North Sea. On the largest of these, poor young Dunleary had built for himself a fishing-lodge. From the mainland, when the sun was declining, the eye caught a bright gleam shining on the signal-post at the station; for the coast - or, as they are called in that part of Ireland - the water-guard, had an establishment there, under the direction of a chief boatman. My friend had been very actively employed all the winter, and had proved more successful than usual. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Cedars, 1921 (Classic Reprint)

Author : Lebanon High School
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781334814068
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The Cedars, 1921 (Classic Reprint) written by Lebanon High School and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-12-29 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Cedars, 1921 A more patient, good natured young man can't be found. He can prove that a square is almost round. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Cedar Christian

Author : Theodore L. Cuyler
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780484320375
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book The Cedar Christian written by Theodore L. Cuyler and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-21 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Cedar Christian: And Other Practical Papers, and Personal Sketches Water, and yet fulfilling Satan's purpose. Not of such a prayer-neglecting professor, not of such a time-serving, money-loving, fashion-worship ping professor, could we honestly say, He grows like a cedar in Lebanon. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Cedars, 1903 (Classic Reprint)

Author : Lebanon College for Young Ladies
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331780826
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book The Cedars, 1903 (Classic Reprint) written by Lebanon College for Young Ladies and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-23 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Cedars, 1903 Sketch of Department, Tennessee Baseball Team (picture), The Songs They Sing, Kentucky Baseball Team (picture), Art (etching), Calendar. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Bark Characteristics and Fire Resistance

Author : Karl W. Spalt
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780266933632
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book Bark Characteristics and Fire Resistance written by Karl W. Spalt and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Bark Characteristics and Fire Resistance: A Literature Survey Most early workers restricted their attention to the subjective determination of fire resist ance; their comments on possible causes were generalizations. Lachmund (1921) subjectively ranked four western conifers in terms of their resistance to the formation of fire scars. He considered white fir to be the most resistant, followed in order by Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, and incense-cedar. He attributed the resistance of the first two species to their corky bark and low resin content; ponderosa bark is resinous, and incense-cedar is both resinous and fibrous. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Forest Fire Prevention Manual for the School Children of California (Classic Reprint)

Author : California Division of Forestry
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333480394
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book A Forest Fire Prevention Manual for the School Children of California (Classic Reprint) written by California Division of Forestry and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-05 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Forest Fire Prevention Manual for the School Children of California As you leave the valley and start up toward the mountains, you first enter the foothill region of our State, which borders the great valley at elevations of from 1000 feet to 2500 feet above sea level, and there the oaks, of which we have some sixteen varieties, are the most impor tant trees. The trees in this belt are of use to us as fuel, but do not make good lumber because they are crooked and often rotten at the heart. As you continue to climb above the foothill zone, at an eleva tion of from 2500 to 7000 feet, you will find our good forests of pine and fir timber. The commercial timber trees of California - that is to say, the trees that are manufactured into lumber, belong to the conifer family, so called because they produce their fruit, or seeds, in a bone that is covered with tough, woody scales to protect the seeds. The most valuable timber trees, in order of importance, are the yellow pine, redwood, sugar pine, Douglas fir, white fir and incense cedar. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

How to Breathe Underwater

Author : Julie Orringer
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307426297
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book How to Breathe Underwater written by Julie Orringer and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times notable book and winner of The Northern California Book Award for Best Short Fiction, these nine brave, wise, and spellbinding stories make up this debut. In "When She is Old and I Am Famous" a young woman confronts the inscrutable power of her cousin's beauty. In "Note to Sixth-Grade Self" a band of popular girls exert their social power over an awkward outcast. In "Isabel Fish" fourteen-year-old Maddy learns to scuba dive in order to mend her family after a terrible accident. Alive with the victories, humiliations, and tragedies of youth, How to Breathe Underwater illuminates this powerful territory with striking grace and intelligence. "These stories are without exception clear-eyed, compassionate and deeply moving.... Even her most bitter characters have a gift, the sharp wit of envy. This, Orringer's first book, is breathtakingly good, truly felt and beautifully delivered."—The Guardian

The Spell of the Sensuous

Author : David Abram
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307830551
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The Spell of the Sensuous written by David Abram and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-10-17 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the International Lannan Literary Award for Nonfiction Animal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our senses and to the sensuous terrain that sustains us. This major work of ecological philosophy startles the senses out of habitual ways of perception. For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patters) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity with the natural world? What will it take for us to recover a sustaining relation with the breathing earth? In The Spell of the Sensuous David Abram draws on sources as diverse as the philosophy of Merleau-Ponty, Balinese shamanism, Apache storytelling, and his own experience as an accomplished sleight-of-hand of magician to reveal the subtle dependence of human cognition on the natural environment. He explores the character of perception and excavates the sensual foundations of language, which--even at its most abstract--echoes the calls and cries of the earth. On every page of this lyrical work, Abram weaves his arguments with a passion, a precision, and an intellectual daring that recall such writers as Loren Eisleley, Annie Dillard, and Barry Lopez.