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THE BRITISH BOOK INDUSTRY AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016 Whether you're a seasoned woodcutter, or your passion is yet to be kindled, NORWEGIAN WOOD is the perfect fireside read, and an ideal seasonal gift. Chopping and stacking wood is a pastime where the world makes sense once more. Because our relationship to fire is so ancient, so universal, it seems that in learning about wood, you can also learn about life. And who better to impart this wisdom than an expert from Scandinavia, where the extreme climate has obliged generations to hone and share their skills with tools, wood and heat production. Lars Mytting has distilled the wisdom of enthusiasts, from experienced lifelong growers, stackers and burners to researchers and professionals of combustion and tree culture. Part guide to the best practice in every aspect of working with this renewable energy source, part meditation on the human instinct for survival, this definitive handbook on the art of chopping, stacking and drying wood in the Scandinavian way has resonated across the world, with more than half a million copies sold worldwide. NORWEGIAN WOOD and THE NORWEGIAN WOOD ACTIVITY BOOK make the ultimate companion set.

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PublisherQuercus Publishing

ISBN-139780857052551

eBay Product ID (ePID)221010571

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Book TitleNorwegian Wood: the Guide to Chopping, Stacking and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way

AuthorLars Mytting

FormatHardcover

LanguageEnglish

TopicBotany

Publication Year2015

TypeTextbook

GenreAdventure, Art & Culture

Number of Pages192 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height232mm

Item Width158mm

Item Weight610g

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Title_AuthorLars Mytting

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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by jjs-onlineshopopen
08 Jul, 2017Most favourable review
Informative, historical, easy read
If you are someone who has an open fire, log burner or just interested in wood and logging, this is the book for you. It's great to curl up in front of the fire and read about the life of Norwegians past and present. Loads of tips on how to cut wood using axes, info about chainsaws and log-splitters etc It also talks about different stacking techniques, moisture content, best drying methods and which wood is best. There are also best output calculations. But what is best about this book is that it is so engaging. Didn't want to put down. Awesome read.
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by um-t-dum-t
30 Dec, 2017Most critical review
tells you what you already know
Not worth the money, anyone who cuts and burns wood will know most of what is in the book, He's telling us nothing thats not common sense, there is a lot of rubbish when to cut your wood down, when all you need to do is season (dry) it well. Wood is wood, you get out what you put in, Lb for Lb i.e. soft wood or hard wood It all burns much the same. I have 10 acres of woodland , if it leans over or fallen it goes on one the the 3 fires we have (2 stoves 1 open) pretty sure there are better books to read about country living
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by muirhill_121
01 Nov, 2018
A really good read and faithful to it's title.
If you are interested in all aspects of fire wood production literally from start to finish, this is a good read. If you just need a book , it also contains a good amount of detail on natural ageing of men, very delicately and with great observations...not quite from start, but right to finish. I would say a really good read aimed at those with a woodburner, but also more generally of interest to many.
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by horsef55
02 Sep, 2020
Excellent
Bought this as present for my brother. Really impressed by this book by a very knowledgeable author. Recommend to fellow wood lovers.
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by whitfieldsiteser-587
02 Oct, 2024
Necessary instructions!
Got a woodburner/pot belly stove? You need to use this book. All the stuff you didn't know you needed to know.😉
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by sevastopol2010
09 Dec, 2020
Entertaining, Informative and relaxing read.
Really enjoyable book with instructive information, as well as anecdotal colour throughout, with attractive photos/illustrations. Bit-sized sections making for a relaxing read at any time of year. Highly recommended.
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by j_evans1971
24 Feb, 2023
A great read.
Such a good read. If you like burning wood, enjoy stacking wood or just simply gazing at a fire then this is the book for you!!
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by dan290568
15 Nov, 2017
A very interesting book worthy of being in anyone’s library
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by wilseyswife
28 Sep, 2017
Weird and wonderful
Interesting book about all things lumber. Fascinating even if you never burn logs.
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by yave2473
22 Nov, 2017
Great
Bought as a present but looks an excellent well written book.
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