Harold Mook (3 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by the author brings to light the severity and impact of a fungus called Fomes annosus, responsible for causing extensive damage to coniferous forests and plantations throughout the world. Despite its prevalence, this disease has historically remained under the radar in the Northeastern United States. The book delves into the various ways Fomes annosus manifests, including root rot and butt rot, affecting a wide range of coniferous species. The author emphasizes the ability of this fungus to survive as a saprophyte for extended periods, highlighting the challenges it poses in forest management practices. The accessible language and detailed descriptions provided in this book empower readers to identify and recognize the fungus in the field, enabling proactive measures to mitigate its impact. Through well-documented observations and illustrations, the author draws attention to the diverse forms and characteristics of Fomes annosus, including bracket-like conks, resupinate forms, and abnormal fruiting bodies commonly found on infected trees. This book offers an invaluable resource for foresters, plant pathologists, and anyone concerned with the health and preservation of coniferous forests. Its comprehensive examination of Fomes annosus and its implications for forest ecosystems serves as a critical contribution to the field, providing practical guidance for combating this destructive pathogen. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. [Original Manuscript Flight Book: US Army Aviation] Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Includes flight records for training at Langley Field in Virginia from 1923-1930. Includes date, type of plane, type of engine, Type of work done, duration, maximum altitude and detail of work done. Mook had numerous flights with the Active Duty 502nd Pursuit Squadron. Also includes related ephemera including a letter to Captain Mook and bibliographic information. Harold F. Mook (1894-1940) served in WWI as a Lieutenant. He was assigned to the air service for ground school training in Princeton NJ. He served in the aviation section of the Army signal corps and trained at Park Field, Memphis, TN. He served as an aviation instructor for the Army and continued to serve in the US Army Reserve Corps. He graduated from Allegheny College and UPENN and became an attorney in Eire, PA. He commanded the Rogers Israel Post 11 in Erie PA.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1961 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 44 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 44 Volume no.146 Mook, Paul V. (Paul Vincent), 1901-,Eno, Harold G.