Book of Non-Electric Lighting : The Classic Guide to the Safe Use of Candles, Fuel Lamps, Lanterns, Gaslights, and Fire-View Stoves

English

ISBN: 0881507946

EAN: 9780881507942

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Candle & Soap Making/Technology & Engineering / Electrical/Technology & Engineering / History/

Publisher: Countryman Press

Release Date: 09/06/2008

Synopsis: Tim Matson surveys an often overlooked aspect of independent living-firelight. In this completely revised and updated classic, Matson describes in lively detail all the elements of firelight-beginning with an explanation of the lighting system he developed from his Vermont home. * The romantic history and modern molding of candlepower * Traditional kerosene lamps * The versatile Aladdin * Liquid propane (LP) gas lights * Kerosene and gas pressure lanterns (the Coleman) * Incandescent mantle safety * The Return of Firelight from glass-fronted hearths and stoves In addition, Matson shows how to select, assemble, install, and safely maintain these non-electric sources of light. This guide will be indispensable for vacation homes, camps, boats, RVs, independent homesteads-and anywhere in a blackout. 30 black & white photographs.

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Book of Non-Electric Lighting : The Classic Guide to the Safe Use of Candles, Fuel Lamps, Lanterns, Gaslights, and Fire-View Stoves

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Edition: 2

Height: 0.4 inches

Width: 6.1 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 7.37 oz

Pages: 96