An inspiring,aspirational and practical guide to building fires both indoors and out.'A cracking book'Sainsbury's Magazine'Follow these tips and your inner caveman will be proud'Sunday Times'A brilliantly informative guide with stylish illustrations'Yorkshire Post'Celebrates the heart-warming properties of the hearth'Simple ThingsNothing 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 The Little Book of Building Fires 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. From campfires to woodburners,bonfires to open hearths,this book blends practicality with personal experience and will get you back in touch with your ancient firemaking instincts.
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781803289908Number of pages: 208Dimensions: 180 x 110 mm
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A brilliantly informative guide with stylish illustrations... Promises to put you back in touch with your ancient fire-making instinctsCoulthard (celebrates) the heart-warming properties of the hearth in this engaging little bookFollow these tips and your inner caveman will be proudA cracking bookA resourceful and informative joy to readA nice gift for someone with a practical mind
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