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The little book of building fires : how to chop, scrunch, stack and light a fire
Coulthard, Sally2022
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Nothing beats the companionable crackle of an open fire. Fires invite us to sit and share stories or watch in contemplative silence. We feel drawn to the flickering flames, the gentle curls of aromatic smoke and reassuring radiant heat. Snuggled under a blanket, toasting crumpets and listening to the pleasing pops of burning wood - what better way to spend a winter's evening? Or, come the summer, few pleasures are richer than cooking food, perched around a campfire, waiting for the stars to come out. But for all this talk, how many of us know how to build a fire? Would we know which kinds of trees burn best? Could we make our own firelighters or build the perfect fire stack? This is a richly illustrated pocket guide to sourcing, seasoning and storing firewood, choosing kindling and tinder, and how to build and light the perfect fire.
Main title:
Author:
Coulthard, Sally, author
Imprint:
London : Apollo, 2022.
Collation:
208 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 18 cm
Notes:
Originally published: London: Anima, 2017.
ISBN:
9781803289908 (pbk)
Dewey class:
796.545
Language:
English
BRN:
3284455