Crimean Oven--Civil War heating for tents & grounds

[M E Wolf]

Dear List Members,

I thought this would be interesting reading for those who enjoy ideas of heating tents and the ground.

http://oha.alexandriava.gov/archaeology/quakerlane.pdf

Quaker Lane, is in Alexandria, Virginia and an archeological dig had discovered this little know "Crimean Oven" and its construction, as well as its uses during the Civil War.

It could be useful to those who have. I have to say, people sure were inventive even then.

My hope is that all will enjoy this article.

Sincerely,
M. E. Wolf

[johan_steele]

There were a variety of ways to heat a tent. From the "American Stove," "Earth n Tin stove" to the homeade pot bellied stoves made from a tin bucket. I've tried several over the years and found the Earth n Tin stove to be about the most effective w/ good heat lasting 8-9 hours.

[M E Wolf]

Dear Johan_Steele,

It really is amazing how the troops survived so well and with a lot of creativity. Something to be admired. I 'heard' that some Civil War reenactors put their skills to work after Katrina.

I know my mother and her relatives used to heat bricks and put them into the bed. Quartz rocks were used also. I used heated bricks to warm my feet while driving my buggy/wagon/cart in colder weather. Using an old tin fuel can to hold it and let it generate heat.

Sincerely,
M. E. Wolf