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

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

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