I started with kerosene lanterns then went to white gas lanterns. Trouble with liquid fuels is if they ever leak, you've got a stinking mess. Then propane. I still use the propane a bit, but with better and better LED's the lanterns are being left behind more often.
I remember once when I was a kid I was on a fishing trip by myself in a canoe. All my camping gear was in the boat with me and I got thirsty so I grabbed a jug and took a big swallow of white gas before I realized what it was. I got light headed fast, and it was getting worse, so I went ashore and laid down on the bank and went to sleep. I don't know how long I was out, but when I woke up, all was fine and I continued as if nothing had happened.