The Book of Non-Electric Lighting: The Classic Guide to the Safe Use of Candles, Fuel Lamps, Lanterns, Gas Lights, and...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 96 pages
• Published by: Countryman
• Edition: 2nd Edition June 2, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0881507946
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0881507942
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 7.2 ounces

Product Description
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. thirty black & white photographs.

About The Author
Tim Matson is the author of the best-selling Countryman classic, Earth Ponds: The Country Pond Maker's Guide to Building, Maintenance, and Restoration, Earth Ponds A to Z and Earth Ponds Sourcebook. He lives in Thetford Center, VT.