The Book of Fire
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Book Overview
Beginning at the molecular level, The Book of Fire introduces nonscientists to the anatomy of heat, ignition, and flame, progressing from how a twig catches fire to how an entire landscape burns. To help readers understand the science of fire, William Cottrell illustrates combustion events that most people are familiar with: a flickering candle, a smoldering campfire, a glowing coal. Readers will learn about wildland fire behavior, fire types, and fuel levels--indispensiable information for firefighters and fire managers, as well as homeowners who live in the wildland-urban interface.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0878424911
ISBN13:9780878424917
Release Date:June 2004
Publisher:Mountain Press
Length:80 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 8.2" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
The perfect starting place for the would-be firefighter
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
The second edition of William H. Cottrell Jr's classic The Book Of Fire introduces nonscientists to how heat, ignition and flame progress from a simple twig to acres of land. Combustion science is illustrated simply to survey differences between candles, campfires, and large fires, with plenty of more advanced discussions following on wildland fire behavior, fire types, and more. The perfect starting place for the would-be firefighter and fire manager.
outstanding
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
With this book you can understand all the amazing and sometimes complicated things about the chemistry and fisics of fire. It's an excellent book for students of all ages, and even for teachers.
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