Making Fire - Softcover

Stephen Blake And David M. Welch

 
9780977503513: Making Fire

Synopsis

This book has two parts. Firstly, it gives a history of fire making and an account of fire making amongst indigenous people of the world, particularly amongst Australian Aborigines. Secondly, it gives a practical demonstration of making fire, rubbing two sticks together, using each of the hand drill, bow drill, fire saw and fire plough methods. There are over 100 photos and drawings giving exact detail of how to choose fire sticks, shape them in the wild, and achieve fire making. All of the technical aspects are discussed.

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About the Author

Stephen Blake is a fire making expert in Australia, who is able to rub two sticks together and produce a flame in under half a minute. He describes in great detail exactly how this is achievable, and the book is full of photos every step of the way. David M. Welch has studied Australian Aboriginal culture, including fire making techniques, which are recorded here.

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