A Ranger's Shot Pouch.

This shot pouch belonged to a very dear and close family and personal friend. When he died some years ago he left me his shot pouch and my youngest son adopted it. It is larger than the average rifle pouch because it seviced a Brown Bess musket. Now it is used with my .32 calibre flintlock Mountain rifle.

Tardy of Late! New Images, New Book.

Researching is a lengthy process and never ending. Thinking is like that too for me! I have not had time to post recently because I have been busy photographing equipment and accoutrements for my new book, The New World Woodsman 1700-1760. His clothing, arms and equipment.
Then, as I have aquired more information on period fire lighting we decided to revise my book Primitive Fire Lighting. Flint and Steel and Fire-Bow, and make it a part of the new book. This has meant a lot of extra work, taking photos and transfering photos from files to files! Anyway, here is a peek preview of some of the new images.

A 19th century tobacco box with a burning glass in the lid. I must caution that this item is best not used for preparing charred tinder, or used for making fire in the tin itself, as this is likely to damage the burning glass. This item is often touted to be a Hudson Bay tinderbox, which it is not.



This is my personal fire steel that I carry with me. This is a copy of an original 18th century English steel, made by Mr Glen Mitchell of Pioneer Forge Victoria.

My Spanisg Escopeta flint lock with gold inlay. Note that the main spring is on the outside of the lock. The hammer face is screwed on so it can be replaced.

A tea bag  in my cup!

Planter of Colonial Virginia. A Video.

The Adoption of Mary Jemison by Robert Griffing

http://lordnelsons.com/gallery/frontier/griffing/84.htm

Getting To Know The 18th Century. A Video.

My Fire Lighting Book. Discounted by 30% by LuLu.

If you have been thinking of getting my book, now is probably a good time. LuLu Publishers are discounting stock by 30%.

Primitive Fire lighting, Flint & Steel & Fire-Bow.

Purchase Primitive Fire lighting or any other title with 30% off with coupon code SHELFSTOCK305.

http://www.lulu.com/product/17366659?cid=012612_en_email_SHELFSTOCK305

Pioneer Handbooks: - Make butter like a settler.

Pioneer Handbooks: - Make butter like a settler.

http://www.sussexcrafts.com/KitchenScullery.htm