The Charcoal Burners 



THOUSANDS of cords of wood are made every 

 year into charcoal, an important fuel that is used 

 not only in many homes, but in large iron and 

 steel plants as well. There are several ways of 

 making charcoal, but where wood is plentiful and 

 cheap the "open pit" is used. 



A place in the heart of the forest is chosen by 

 the charcoal burners for their pit. This is near 

 the supply of wood to be used in it, and the cut 

 wood is stacked up nearby. Large logs are not 

 often used, for better charcoal is made from 



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