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

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.