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Henry H. Gibson
b. 1855
A lumberman and trade journalist with a deep knowledge of wood and forestry, wrote practical books that connected the science of trees with the needs of American industry. Best known for American Forest Trees, he helped turn close observation of the natural world into useful reading for builders, manufacturers, and readers curious about the nation’s forests.
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American Forest Trees
by Henry H. Gibson
About the author
Born in 1855, Henry H. Gibson was an American lumberman, journalist, editor, and magazine proprietor whose work grew out of the wood-products trade. Surviving catalog and reference records connect him with the hardwood and lumber press, which helps explain the practical, working knowledge that runs through his writing.
His best-known book, American Forest Trees (1913), is a large, detailed survey of tree species in the United States and their commercial uses. The book reflects both a naturalist’s eye and an industry insider’s interest in how timber was identified, valued, and used.
Gibson also wrote on specialized subjects such as oak flooring, showing how closely his authorship was tied to real manufacturing practice. He died in 1914, leaving behind work that still interests readers looking for early twentieth-century writing on forestry, timber, and the American lumber world.