Little Book of Building Fires

Nothing beats the companionable crackle of an open fire. Fires inspire intimate conversation. When we come in from the cold, we feel drawn to the flames. Toasting crumpets, aromatic smoke and the gentle radiant heat of a burning wood - what better way to spend a winter's evening? But for all this talk, how many of us know how to build a fire? Would we know which kinds of trees burn best or how long they need to be stored? 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, how to build and light the perfect fire and how to keep it burning late into the night. It combines practicality with folklore and will get you back in touch with your ancient firemaking instincts.