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I really recommend this book: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Wood-Material-Construction-Civilization/dp/1982114738 https://www.amazon.com/Age-Wood-Material-Construction-Civili... It is about how wood is arguably the most important material in human history. Covers a lot of its useful material properties, and makes very compelling arguments for how wood was instrumental in each era of human development.