This fascinating study examines the nature of fire, its symbolic significance, exploitation, and control. Lively, well-illustrated text explores the use of fire for comfort, in ancient forms of worship, more.

The nature of fire, its symbolic significance, and its exploitation and control are examined in this fascinating study. Written in a lively style and enhanced by 117 compelling illustrations, it probes all aspects of fire, from the techniques used to extinguish oil well blazes to fire imagery in religion and poetry.