The Forgotten Art of Building a Good Fireplace, by Vrest Orton. 62 Pages. Softbound. Learn the fascinating story of Count Rumford and how he brought fireplace design to an unprecedented level of efficiency. Born Benjamin Thompson in Massachusetts, he was a Tory during the American Revolution and emigrated to Britain where he applied himself to the study of and improvement of smoky fireplaces. His success made him so famous that he was ennobled as a Count by the Elector of Bavaria. This book recounts the fascinating story of Count Rumford and delves into Rumford's basic principles of fireplace design with great detail. Filled with numerous helpful diagrams and illustrations, you will not be able to put this fascinating and informative book down. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0763)