Building the perfect fire : with or without matches in any weather

Summary:

"Don't get left out in the cold! A definitive guide to the essential skill of setting, lighting, and maintaining a blaze both indoors and out. This go-to-guide for turning wood into heat, including starting a fire with everything from flints to forearms in any type of weather; tinders easily found in nature; identifying and gathering the best kindling and types of wood; efficient splitting and stacking configurations for different needs, such as cooking; and how to safely put out a blaze. Not just for survival, Building the Perfect Fire will also discuss using wood to create a welcoming fire, such as the crackling from birch wood or the colorful flames from an old apple tree." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780762493982
ISBN: 0762493984
Physical Description: 124 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2019.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

The root of civilization -- Considerations for building the fire -- Heat -- Fuel -- Different outdoor fires for different needs -- A fire inside -- Fire safety.