Fire Lookout Cooking (Paperback)

Michael J. Ober

ISBN 10: 1493087525 / ISBN 13: 9781493087525

Published by Globe Pequot Press, Old Saybrook, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. From Remote Towers to Your Table, the Recipes That Kept Watch Over the West High above the forest floor, fire lookouts stand watch far from the comforts of town. Fire Lookout Cooking invites you into these rugged towers of the American West, where ingenuity wasn't just a virtue, it was a necessity. Drawing from original lookout recipes spanning more than fifty years, this book brings to life the meals that fueled long days of vigilance and quiet nights under the stars. These dishes were simple and deeply comforting, born of limited supplies, unpredictable weather, and a fierce connection to place. Fire Lookout Cooking blends history with hands-on guidance for creating hearty, adaptable meals wherever you are, whether in a cabin, campsite, or your own kitchen. It's a celebration of resilience and the enduring spirit of those who once called the lookout towers home. Step into a world where survival met sustenance and let these timeless recipes light a fire in your own kitchen. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fire Lookout Cooking (Paperback)
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, Old Saybrook
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493087525
• ISBN 13: 9781493087525
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

From Remote Towers to Your Table, the Recipes That Kept Watch Over the West

High above the forest floor, fire lookouts stand watch far from the comforts of town. Fire Lookout Cooking invites you into these rugged towers of the American West, where ingenuity wasn’t just a virtue, it was a necessity. Drawing from original lookout recipes spanning more than fifty years, this book brings to life the meals that fueled long days of vigilance and quiet nights under the stars. These dishes were simple and deeply comforting, born of limited supplies, unpredictable weather, and a fierce connection to place. Fire Lookout Cooking blends history with hands-on guidance for creating hearty, adaptable meals wherever you are, whether in a cabin, campsite, or your own kitchen. It’s a celebration of resilience and the enduring spirit of those who once called the lookout towers home. Step into a world where survival met sustenance and let these timeless recipes light a fire in your own kitchen..

About the Author

Michael J. Ober is three generations deep into Montana’s history and lore. Born in Havre, Montana, he graduated from the University of Montana with a BA and MA in American history and later earned a master of library and information science degree from the University of Denver. His professional career spans forty years as director of library services at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana, where he also taught Montana history, handgun marksmanship, and English composition. Ober worked as a wildland firefighter, backcountry ranger, and law enforcement road patrol ranger in Glacier National Park for forty-four years. He is retired and resides in Kalispell, Montana.