True, he was not much of a timber estimator, nor did he know the methods usually employed, but his experience, observation, and reading had developed a latent sixth sense by which he could appreciate quality, difficulties of logging, and such kindred practical matters.
"The Blazed Trail"
Stewart Edward White
My father was a timber-estimator before he was hurt, and naturally we had to live close to the woods.
"The Snow-Burner"
Henry Oyen