Overview
If you ask outdoorsman Daniel Hume for the fastest, most practical way to start a fire, he’ll tell you: Use a match. But he probably won’t stop there. For Hume, conjuring flame is an art form, and seeking out the old ways is a passion that has led him the world over. Fire Making is your guide to techniques Hume has learned firsthand—from the San people in Namibia, the Mangyan of the Philippines, and other masters. You’ll fall in love with the craft of coaxing spark into flame using only handmade tools. Learn about: The bow drill, the fire plow, and other traditional fire–starters Every type of tinder, from birch bark to fungus Overcoming strong winds, freezing cold, and other challenges Plus modern fire–making hacks, such as using foil and a battery. Hume’s crystal clear steps, all helpfully illustrated, make it easy to start and maintain the perfect fire for any need—from quickly boiling a pot of water, to setting up camp . . . to the sheer joy of seeing your efforts rewarded with a blaze of warmth and light.
Full Product Details
Author: Daniel Hume
Publisher: The Experiment LLC
Imprint: The Experiment LLC
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.590kg
ISBN: 9781615194674
ISBN 10: 1615194673
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 May 2018
Audience:
General/trade
,
General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not available
This product is no longer available from the original publisher or manufacturer. There may be a chance that we can source it as a discontinued product.
Reviews
A practical and globe-trotting account of fire making around the world. This elegantly illustrated . . . book conjures the joy of tinder, spark, and ember. --National Geographic Traveler Covers everything from varieties of tinder to fire-starting techniques such as Myanmar's fire thong, and the Democratic Republic of Congo's fire plough. --The Guardian Beautiful book . . . cracking photos . . . Daniel Hume's book is part manual, part art, part spiritual movement. --Trail Magazine Enthusiastic exploration of fire. --Compass Magazine Exquisitely produced. --Saga Magazine Covers everything from varieties of tinder to fire-starting techniques such as Myanmar's fire thong, and the Democratic Republic of Congo's fire plough. --The Guardian
Covers everything from varieties of tinder to fire-starting techniques such as Myanmar's fire thong, and the Democratic Republic of Congo's fire plough. --The Guardian
Author Information
Naturalist and wilderness adventurer Daniel Hume has traveled to the world's remotest corners to learn fire making from the living masters of time-honored techniques--some of them nearly forgotten. Hume is also an instructor at Ray Mears, the Woodlore School of Wilderness Buschcraft, a premier outdoor survival school in his native England.
