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wise, and thicker short ones across. Then light it. 
Many prefer to light the kindling at once and feed the 
fire gradually; but I do as above, so as to have an even 
glow under several pots at once, and then the sticks 
will all burn down to coals together. 
“This is the usual way to build a cooking fire when 
there is no time to do better. The objection is that the 
supporting logs must be close enough together to hold 
up the pots and pans, and, being round, this leaves too 
little space between them for the fire to heat the balance 
evenly; besides, a pot is liable to slip and topple over. 
A better way, if one has time, is to hew both the inside 
surfaces and the tops of the logs flat. Space these 
supports close enough together at one end for the nar- 
rowest pot and wide enough apart at the other for the 
frying pan. 
“If you carry fire-irons much bother is saved. Sim- 
ply lay down two flat rocks or a pair of billets far 
enough apart for the purpose, place the flat irons on 
them, and space them to suit the utensils. , 
“If a camp grate is used, build a crisscross fire of 
short sticks under it. 
“Split wood is better than round sticks for cooking; 
it catches easier and burns more easily. 
“Camp Crane — Pots for hot water, stews, coffee, and 
