A Woodsrunner's Diary: Quotes on the Editor of this blog, and author of "Primitive Fire Lighting"

Quotes on the Editor of this blog, and author of "Primitive Fire Lighting"

Ron Martin

I use Mr.Burgess's method of installing flints in both of my flintlock rifles. I think Mr. Burgess's method works best for me. Obviously, Mr. Burgess knows what he is doing and he doesn't add a lot of Pomp and nonsense to his videos. That is why I view all of the videos he publishes on YouTube. Thank you Mr. Burgess. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEOMSZJETfj3GnoyONuvCQ?view_as=subscriber

Honour and the Sword

http://www.honourandthesword.com/pages/background/queries.htm

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One of the foremost specialists in historical fire-making is re-enactment and Living History expert Keith Burgess, whose little book on the subject I have found most enlightening. Keith’s blog can be found here.

Hi,
there is a tag going around the bushcraft channels on YouTube where people who like to make bushcraft videos are promoting each others channels as a support and inspiration to each other. I know that your channel is not that type of bushcraft oriented channel, but I mentioned you in it it anayway, since I like what you do.

The tag is in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-6mCmwapLU&feature=g-upl

You do not need to make a video response, unless you wan't to, only want to promote your channel a little as a thank you for what I have learned from you on your channel,

Best regards
Rune Bjørnsen
Norway

Very good book. just finished it this weekend. easy reading. easy to understand. I thought it was well worth da money. I went with da paper version just out of preference and I am glad I got it. keep up da good work.

Brad.

I always liked this video. Just finished reading your book on primitive fire lighting, flint and steel and fire bow. Very good book. Even if I can get a fire going I think I learned quite a bit from it. Also nice to refresh da memory on some things as well.

Brad.

Very good book. Just finished it this weekend. Easy reading. Easy to understand. I thought it was well worth the money. I went with the paper version just out of preference and I am glad I got it. keep up the good work.
dabigyooper

you, my friend, amaze me with every video you post..every DVD you make..every thing you present to us. These skills you share are So relevant today. Thank you for sharing your information. You're like an encyclopedia!

NW Bushman.

Thanks Kieth. I see a couple of more DVD's in my future. If they are as good as the others I know that I will be very impressed. Great Job!

To:Keith H. Burgess
thank you for being you and God Bless - I love all your work - you don't need to reply - but thank you

twoponies

I have become a big fan of your precise common sense videos. Keepit up, Have a great day, Sincerely, John

Very informative and entertaining video, as always.

BartekCzuwara

Great video, looking forward to see how the project comes along. Thanks for the upload!

Yuchiwoodsman

Thank you for your videos, they are good references and full of awesome information.

naugotwolf i

Your videos

Hello mate, from Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada.

Name here is Glen I have commented on a few of your videos they are all outstanding!

Your videos are the best I have seen for the time period and on bush craft skills.

I enjoy your practical teaching approach very easy to understand and follow.

My interest is Bush craft and learning "the forgotten skills of our ancestors" from the 17th 18th and early 19th century.

I plan to buy one of your DVDs in the new year when I free up some money, that's one reason I appreciate the "Old days" people learned how to adapt improvise and over come not just run out and buy some consumer good that will fall apart in sort time and not have the same meaning as something hand made
or the fun of bartering instead of using money.

Keep up the outstanding videos coming mate, Cheer's Glen

Kerri Rivera 3 hours ago

Thanks ! Just wanted to let you know, I've learned how to use flint and steel without charcloth by watching your videos. Thanks for posting.

Lori Benton said...

Another great instructional video, Keith. Thank you so much. I always learn something new from you.

To:Keith H. Burgess

First I would like to say thank you for making a book. Second I would like to say thank you for the amazing job you did on it. I read it yesterday and I must say I learned a lot by your book. It shows that you put a lot of time and effort into it and I would like to say thank you very much for making it. If you are going to make another book at some point I would be very interested in buying it. You are a great man and thank you for all of your time with youtube channel and also for your book. All the best -Joshua

Sydney Barwick

1 hour ago

Thank you so much Keith. I really appreciate it and wish you all the best.

I am familiar and watched many of your internet videos. I'm thankful that you do what you do and share it with the world, I've learned a lot from you already and it adds to my quality of life.

Thank you again.

Dean

Louise Florida

I have seen many explain how to hold and swing the axe but never have explained so precisely where to hit the wood for the best results. Your tutorial is greatly appreciated and the information used. Thank you!

Yes, we have talked in the past. I've been aware of your page as the best researched source on the web concerning our peculiar activities, and have used it for years. I owe you many thanks for that, as does everyone in the hobby.

Spence.

Johnny Quest

3 hours ago

I realize this has been up for a while but I just found it.  You, sir, are an absolute brilliant ray of sunshine in the dark, dreary world on bushcraft nonsense peddled on youtube.  Your common sense advice reminds me of my grandfather who passed away 40 years ago, yet whom I still remember vividly.   Your commentary reflects a thorough understanding of your own experience and serves as a valuable lesson for all of us.  I am very happy to subscribe and I look forward to watching all your videos in the next few days.   Thank you for this video and all you contribute!

Ronald Lloyd

7 hours ago

Mr Burgess, love your techniques I have watched. Hope you continue to show us novice the old way! Thank you, so much.

Settlers.

"I noticed particularly, one family of about 12 in number. The man
carried an axe and a gun on his shoulders. The Wife, the rim of a spinning
wheel in one hand, and a loaf of bread in the other. Several little boys and
girls, each with a bundle, according to their size Two poor horses, each
heavily loaded with some poor necessities. On the top of the baggage of one,
was an infant rocked to sleep in a kind of wicker cage, lashed securely to the
horse. A cow formed one of the company ,and she was destined to bear her
proportion of service - a bed cord was wound around her horns and a bag of meal
on her back. They were not only patient, but cheerful and pleased with
themselves with the expectation of seeing happy days beyond the mountains"
Diary of Presbyterian Rev. David McClure.
18th century.

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What is Living History?

What is Living History?
Living history makes history come to life. To do this members emulate different sorts of people from history. These can include blacksmiths, seamstresses, housewives, farmers, woodsmen and woodswomen. We wear the clothes of the time and learn and use the life and trade skills of the period.
What period of history does the NECLHG re-enact ?
Approximately 1680-1760 on the New World Frontier.
Why this period of history and why a New World lifestyle and not Australian?
The New World was settled much earlier than Australia and enables us to choose from a larger variety of nationalities, occupations and skills. All of these options make the activities more fun.
Australian settlement was in a later period and founded on a penal colony. There are other re-enactment groups for people interested in the Australian colonial period.
Is joining NECLHG expensive?
No. There are no membership fees for the group. The activity is only as expensive as you want it to be! Many members make all their own period style clothing and equipment. This is an ideal activity for people who like to make things and be creative.
What if there are some items I can not make myself or I am too busy to make?
You always have the option of buying or trading for items. People who want to purchase their clothing and equipment can do so; there are many specialist suppliers. Also you can trade for items you can not make .
Can my family join this group?
Yes we are very family oriented.
What is experimental archaeology?
This is the term used when someone makes and uses a period tool or item. This can be anything from lighting a fire with a flint and steel to building and sailing a ship on an original route! It is the only way to really discover how things were done “back then”.
What is historical trekking?
This activity is trekking and camping in an historically accurate manner. People on a historical trek wear the clothing of the period and carry and use only the equipment used in that period. These treks are a great way to learn woods lore and survival skills.
What sort of “period skills” can we learn and practice?
You can learn and use any skill that was used in the period you reenact. For the mid-18th century these include spinning and weaving on a loom, finger weaving, tomahawk throwing, fire lighting, blade sharpening, leather making and leather working and much, much more.
Is the NECLHG a gun club?
No. Some on our members may carry a period gun on treks and camps as part of their persona. These guns are flintlock muzzle-loading antique guns or copies. The highest level of safely is maintained at all times. Guns are not carried loaded and all gun carrying members are licensed.
What about women members?
In the 18th century women performed many traditional and non traditional roles. There were women blacksmiths, naturalists, artists, and woods-women. Some accompanied militia on scouts . In the NECLHG a women can be what ever she wants to be!
What about children.?
Children are always welcome. Naturally children are the responsibility of their parents. Children really enjoy the living history activities and skills. It is a wonderful way to learn history and it makes their school based history a lot more meaningful. Also children can learn bush craft, survival skills and camping skills.

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