Henry Landes
The Road Materials of Washington is a comprehensive guidebook written by Henry Landes in 1911. The book provides detailed information about the geological and mineralogical characteristics of the various types of road-building materials found in the state of Washington. It covers a wide range of topics, including the composition, physical properties, and suitability of different types of rocks, gravels, sands, and clays for use in road construction. The book also includes information on the methods and equipment used for testing and analyzing road materials, as well as practical advice on the selection and use of these materials for building durable and safe roads. The Road Materials of Washington is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the state of road-building technology and practices in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.