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Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 1992
Although firesetting is well recognized as one of the most ancient mining techniques for breaking up rocks, surprising little is known about the way in which it was practised. This article reviews not only the archaeological and historical evidence, but also the results of recent experimental studies relating the quality of fuel burned to the rock disintegrated.
Citation: Craddock, P. T. 1992. A short history of firesetting. Endeavour, v. 16, no. 3, p. 145-150.
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- Europe
- experimental fires
- Germany
- Great Britain
- heat
- histories
- human caused fires
- Ireland
- mining
- New South Wales
- photography
- wood
Tall Timbers Record Number: 8451 • Location Status: In-file • Call Number: Fire File • Abstract Status: Okay, Fair use, Reproduced by permission
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