Der Mann und das Holz

Did you know that the highest wood consumption is reported from Bhutan – and not from Scandinavia or Russia? That the best firewood is cut in spring? That it makes a difference whether wood is stacked "bark up" or "bark down"? That the woodpile can reveal something about the character of the stacker? Apricot wood burns differently than almond wood. Birch logs emit a fine fragrance in the fireplace. This is what Lars Mytting's book is about, which also serves as a guide to felling, chopping, stacking – and teaches the art of keeping a beautiful fire burning. Those who used to carry a pocket knife will, after consulting this equally informative and entertaining "bible" filled with anecdotes, reach for an axe or saw. With Mytting, a nostalgic feeling transforms into a movement, a sensory experience, a passion that captivates not only the practitioner in the woods but also the "armchair woodsman" at home.