The Book of Building Fires: How to Master the Art of the Perfect Fire (Survival Books for Adults, Camping Books, Survival Guide Book)

Learn to construct the best fire, whether it's in a fireplace, a woodstove, or a campsite in the great outdoors.Straightforward instruction and helpful how-to illustrations provide the wisdom and tools for building a roaring fire with confidence, skill, and efficiency--a fire that people will gather around in admiration. Filled with more than sixty entries on every aspect of fire craft, including sourcing proper wood, chopping and storing, crafting homemade fire starters, building and lighting the perfect stack, and cooking over an open flame, this book also contains a handy chart with information on more than twenty-five species of trees and their wood-burning properties. A must-have for anyone who enjoys the simple satisfaction of gathering around a warm, crackling fire, here is an invitation to celebrate the gifts of slow living and one of life's most enduring pleasures. Cover Title Copyright Dedication CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The Ritual of Fire CHAPTER ONE The Joy of Fire THE STORY OF FIRE FIRE NOW FIRE AND NATURE FIRE AND COOKING FIRE AND SURVIVAL FIRE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FIRE AND COST FIRE AND FUN CHAPTER TWO The Anatomy of Fire HOW FIRE WORKS HEAT FIRELIGHT COMBUSTION WOODSTOVES BANKING UP CHIMNEYS AIR HOW TO PUT OUT A FIRE CHAPTER THREE Choosing Firewood BURNING HARDWOOD VS. SOFTWOOD WOOD THAT’S NO GOOD BUYING FIREWOOD SALVAGE GOOD TO BURN VS. SKIP IT KILN-DRIED LOGS FIRELOGS COAL CHAPTER FOUR Chop, Stack, Store GREEN WOOD CHOPPING BLOCKS SPLITTING WOOD THE PERFECT LOG STORE HOW TO STACK LOGS SEASONING DOUBLE-DRYING MOISTURE METERS LOG BASKETS CHAPTER FIVE Starting a Fire THE YOUNG FIRE FIRELIGHTERS HOMEMADE FIRELIGHTERS TINDER KINDLING MATCHES AND LIGHTERS HOW TO STRIKE A MATCH HOW TO USE NEWSPAPER CHAPTER SIX Building a Fire WHICH FIRE TO BUILD? THE BOTTOM-UP FIRE THE TEPEE THE LOG CABIN THE SANDWICH THE TOP-DOWN FIRE THE LEAN-TO FIRE THE COWBOY FIRE FIRESIDE TOOLS STAYING SAFE INDOORS STAYING SAFE OUTDOORS ASHES CHAPTER SEVEN Fragrant Fire SCENTED SMOKE PERFUMED WOOD PINECONES HERB BUNDLES PEEL AND SPICES FRAGRANT FIRELIGHTERS ESSENTIAL OILS SMOKING FOOD SMOKE AND ALLERGIES CHAPTER EIGHT Fire Safety THE YEARLY CHECKUP SWEEPS FIRE AND FURNITURE FIRE SAFETY WITH CHILDREN FIREGUARDS CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE DETECTORS HOW TO CHECK A WOODSTOVE TIMBER TABLE RESOURCES INDEX A B C D E F G H K L M N O P R S T W AUTHOR CHRONILCLE EBOOKS Learn to construct the best fire, whether it’s in a fireplace, a woodstove, or a campsite in the great outdoors. Straightforward instruction and helpful how-to illustrations provide the wisdom and tools for building a roaring fire with confidence, skill, and efficiency—a fire that people will gather around in admiration. Filled with more than sixty entries on every aspect of fire craft, including sourcing proper wood, chopping and storing, crafting homemade fire starters, building and lighting the perfect stack, and cooking over an open flame, this book also contains a handy chart with information on more than twenty-five species of trees and their wood-burning properties. A must-have for anyone who enjoys the simple satisfaction of gathering around a warm, crackling fire, here is an invitation to celebrate the gifts of slow living and one of life’s most enduring pleasures. Here's the perfect companion for anyone with a fireplace, wood stove, or penchance for camping in the great outdoors. Straightforward directions and how-to illustrations provide instructions on building a roaring fire with confidence, skill, and efficiency—a fire that people will gather around in admiration. Filled with more than 60 entries on fire making, these pages include advice on sourcing the proper wood, chopping and storing, building and lighting the ideal stack, and cooking over an open flame. This ebook is a must-have for anyone who enjoys life's simple pleasures. Une Collection Consacrée à La Mode Des Princesses ! 16 Pages Avec De Grands Décors à Compléter Et Des Silhouettes Des Princesses à Habiller Grâce Aux Stickers Du Livre. 16 Pages Avec De Jolies Scènes à Colorier. Et Plus De 300 Stickers !