The Wood Fire Handbook shows you that the soothing effect of dancing flames and glowing embers is a simple pleasure to have in our lives. Understanding everything that underpins the perfect wood fire makes it even more enjoyable. Vincent Thurkettle's handbook is the essential companion and manual.

The expert insight and knowledge in this book allow everyone to rediscover the skills of previous generations and savour the delight of a perfect wood fire in all its incarnations. Contents include...

• Understand which trees make the best firewood
• Learn how to split, season, and store wood
• Lay the perfect fire
• Make an ingenious campfire
• Choose wood for its scent...and much more!

This revised edition features updated information on wood-burning stoves, 'clean' wood and other environmental considerations.