. Timber and timber trees, native and foreign . Timber; Trees. v.] CUr-SHAKE. 31 about a foot to two or three yards. We have thus ex- ternal evidence of the presence of the star-shake in this extreme case while the tree is yet standing. We can, therefore, from this alone, estimate its value, and prove the correctness of our opinion of it after the tree has been felled. No one, I imagine, experienced in timber- surveying, would, with the bulging rib in view, care to examine either the top or butt end of the log to satisfy himself of the presence of the star-shake ; the guide is so absolutely ce
. Timber and timber trees, native and foreign . Timber; Trees. v.] CUr-SHAKE. 31 about a foot to two or three yards. We have thus ex- ternal evidence of the presence of the star-shake in this extreme case while the tree is yet standing. We can, therefore, from this alone, estimate its value, and prove the correctness of our opinion of it after the tree has been felled. No one, I imagine, experienced in timber- surveying, would, with the bulging rib in view, care to examine either the top or butt end of the log to satisfy himself of the presence of the star-shake ; the guide is so absolutely certain that we need not fear to trust to Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Laslett, Thomas. London : Macmillan
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