The Art of Manliness

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#263: The Philosophy and Practice of Building a Fire the Scandinavian Way

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Published December 21, 2016 5:11pm

What is it about making and warming ourselves with woodburning flame that's so satisfying? And how can we better master the art of firemaking?

Well my guest today has published a book that’s become a cult classic in Scandinavia and it’s all about wood and fire. His name is Lars Mytting and his book is "Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way." Today on the show, Lars and I discuss the pleasures of preparing wood for a fire and why firewood is an important part of man’s identity in Scandinavian countries. We go on...

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