War in the Americas, Cabin Accoutrements and Footwear of the Era | LOG CABIN BUILD | PIONEER
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Peter works at repairing a fishing net while talking about the importance of fish as a food source. He hangs a salt box, poker and candle box and talks about the various sizes and uses of barrels. After sharing information about common footwear of the 1700-1800s he attaches buckles on his new shoes. He then heads to Port Dover and discusses its role in the War of 1812 between the USA and Canada.
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Great stuff. The social history of North America has frequently been ignored. We seem to focus on the political and economic history (which of course makes sense), but the way people lived on a daily basis has always interested me. I taught history for 32 years and had tro follow a curriculum, but I always managed to sneak in lessons on lifestyle. Keep up the good work.
Sounds like you were a caring teacher, Kevin. One has to do a lot of research to find first person accounts of the common man.
@@TheWoodlandEscape hello ole friend I don't know much abt the history of the American colonies. So why didn't Quebec an surrounding areas try to succeed from England also ? Love your channel an your stories my friend
Looks like the only reason the Indians got here first is because the pilgrims spent 6,000 years buckling their shoes.
That Kenny, is absolutely hilarious!!!
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Another masterpiece; it’s wonderful to hear your commentary on history.
What a great channel! You learn so much about North American History during the Colonial Period! It's so much fun to watch!
Peter your knowledge is just amazing. I could watch you for days on just all you know. Please keep them coming they are for me so entertaining and full of amazing history. I was in the oil field for over 20 years and we used a measurement of barrels as 42 gallons so it is interesting to hear the name "Tierce" for that amount. I have often wondered what the first people that came to North America thought when they stepped off the boat and knew it was God's country. Your shots of nature makes me want to build a cabin and live out my days living off the land to the best of my ability. I think that spark is almost dead to most and how they take for granted just how amazing this world is.
Another great video giving us more insight to the past. I loved seeing a close up of how the moccasins are made. I’m slowly making my own period correct longhunter clothing. Would love to see a video of the design and close ups of your buckskin clothing and possibly links to where you purchase that which you don’t make. Finding a pattern or examples of period correct longhunter clothing is proving to be quite scarce, beyond a picture here or there.
We hope to actually demonstrate moccasin making this winter in a video. I believe Smoke and Fire used to carry a number of patterns for different time periods. We make most of our clothes, often with no pattern. A wee bit of trial and error but, it works. Linen would have be the most common material with wool for winter wear. Brain tanned hides are much better than commercial hides as it is authentic and much easier to sew. Waxed Irish linen was he most common thread available. Hope that helps.
As always appreciate your efforts and dedication. Thank you for sharing this bit of history. Many people do not realize how vastly different things could have been with a different outcome from the War of 1812. It should be taught more across your southern border. As always great content and keep your powder dry.
I read that George Washington got a lot of his annual income came from selling salted fish. They would set gill nets across the Patomac and catch a lot of fish which they would clean, salt and load into wooden casks for export to England. He also grew a lot of grains and had a mill at MT. Vernon. In later years he converted his surplus grain into rye whiskey and at one point was the biggest alcohol producer of whiskey in the U.S.
And all that work done by his slaves.
@@TheWoodlandEscape no, we had about 25 blacks on the place but they were paid. Actually, the same as me - $4 a day., plus he paid their medical and bailed them out of jail when they had gotten drunk and disordily in town. There was no food stamps back then but there was always plenty of food on the farm. The only thing he would not tolerate from them was disrespect.. they had to work but Captain Jack worked eight days a week with no vacation time in between.. my grandfather was a retired roundhouse superintendent for the ACL RRailroad. He was however a man not to be screwed with. And he was a big SCot to back it up.
Very interesting. Btw laced shoes did exist in roman & early medieval times but they were heavily associated with the Germanic pagan tribes & later the Vikings. no roman/western Christian would be caught dead "wearing laces like a heathen". Which is an actual quote from medieval England.
I did know about older civilizations using lace but, the quote is new to me and a grand one indeed. I believe it was the Romans that actually showed horses with a form of lacing. Thanks so much for sharing.
Interesting. I've seen mention of "hogsheads" in historical readings. I always thought they were the smaller barrels
21:44 an automobile?? You should try that newfangled boneshaker.
I see no less of a quality of living in this cabin vs today’s homes or apartments. In fact, I would take that cabin over any fancy condo in the crime infested coastal cities like Seattle or Portland any day.
I could never live in an urban environment, so I totally agree.
Breaking in new leather shoes - fill them with water until the leather is fully soaked and then wear them dry. This makes the shoe confirm to your foot. This is the way I was taught in the Corps
and has always worked for me. According to how the leather was tanned, it may take several soakings and drying cycles. My last pair of Cochran Combat boots took forever to break in to my feet, but once they were they felt like a pair of leather moccasins on my feet.
I think if I was on SSI and had a small income I would be living out in the middle of nowhere and would probably build something like this but I'm not on SSI or have a steady income I have scoliosis sciatica down both legs epilepsy gone totally blind a couple of times all from child abuse probably should be on it but they would rather give it to drug addicts so I work as a diesel mechanic not working right at the moment though because I moved I have 80.16 acres down in Klamath falls, Oregon I could build something on thought about building a small cabin on it but there's no well on it power is at the street there's a few mobile homes and 1 house across the street it's all flat ground sagebrush and rabbits but it's right above the valley that's all green going up through there and there is a old military fort from the 1800s right up the street from there that's all restored and turned into a park it's pretty cool the problem with drilling a well is that there around a 1000ft deep cost a fortune just drilled a well on my property I have 7 1/2 acres with a horse barn and riding arena 90x120ft, 40x60ft shop, machinery building, and a double wide mobile home on it well cost me around $30,000 at 405ft my friend drilled a well in dufur, Oregon it was 1100ft deep cost him a fortune
Love what you do and that cabin really is a work of art !
I noticed your gun and horn are never but a few feet away no matter what you are doing. . This is THE best thing on my screen
Thank you and winter safely
Thank you. You, too.
Hi from Syracuse NY USA brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures and your family and history
Awesome!!! With all that’s been going on in the world this is so nice to watch. I really enjoy your channel.
We appreciate that, Chris.
I love the video, as I do all the others. Sir, you are wonderful. And your skills are masterful.
However, I believe your take on the start of the War of 1812 is a bit friendly to the British: "Primary causes of the War of 1812 involved the Royal Navy stopping and seizing American ships on the open sea and impressing men as British subjects, including those with American citizenship certificates.[10][g] Meanwhile, the British were outraged by the 1811 Little Belt affair.[11][12] The British aided indigenous tribes of the Old Northwest to slow US citizen settlement on land ceded by the British to the US in the Anglo-American 1783 Treaty of Paris, and ceded by Indian tribes recognized by the British and Americans in the 1795 Treaty of Greenville, and in the 1803-04 Treaty of Vincennes. Starting in 1810 Britain urged and even armed Tecumseh's confederacy to wage war on the American settlements that had been reaffirmed as US sovereign territory in the 1794 Jay's Treaty." Wikipedia. All referenced.
It was just a matter of time until war broke out, and impressment was part of a great nation still bitter about defeat at the American Revolution. And nothing on either side excuses the unfair treatment of civilians, by Campbell and others. There are similar stories of British and natives brutalizing Americans on the frontier. All reprehensible.
You are totally and historically accurate in your theory about the events leading up to the war of 1812. Perhaps being Canadian had me have a somewhat British preference but, in the end there were no winners or for that matter loser with the exception of the indigenous allies. I appreciate your well worded response as well as your interest in our endevour.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you for your kind response that so appropriately considers the impact on our indigenous brothers and sisters. I look forward to enjoying more of your work. Perhaps you can give this US citizen some insight with something. Is it possible to not like a Canadian? I really don't think so...
I'm sure some of my relatives are buried in Picton after they fled after the Revolution. So much history and I'm glad you are taking us with you.
The history and importance of salt is so underplayed. It's refreshing to hear ou speak of it here. Can you tell me, when salt was imported and traded, what was it's form? Was it in blocks such as sugar, to be ground down by the user? Or was it already "granulated" for trade?
On the frontier it was, for the most part processed right at or near the natural salt licks. I do believe that when shipped into the hinterland from larger centers that it would have been in the form of very course granular.
@@TheWoodlandEscape , makes perfect sense, but then again, I've made that mistake many times before. Thank you for the reply!
The cabin is beautiful great job on it!
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A will from a family member from 1746 has lots of odds and ends in it, feather beds seem valuable, animals, cookware made from pewter, a case of bottles, grindstones, a warming pan, blankets, a gold ring, 350 acres with buildings.
Yet another fantastic video! I only found your channel recently but I've been working my way through each one! I must ask, what did you treat the exterior of your log cabin with?
We use a linseed oil product with a pigment in it.
What can I say another fact filled excellent episode. Thank you Peter. John Scotland 🏴 I’m off to sample that hogs head
Now you better save a wee bit for your Canadian friend!
I have some buckle shoes that I've been struggling with. As of yet I don't feel comfortable with wearing them outside yet as the buckle keeps on coming apart and I'm thinking about converting them to ribbons that's how close I am to giving up. Problem is that the shoes are made out of wool (I got them from Samson Historical) and the wool is so thick that my buckle prongs can't get a good hold through the thick fabric. I don't know if they make buckles with longer prongs or what.
That’s funny. I think I have mine sorted out.
Did you build all that by yourself? I have to say that it's very well built and it look very comfortable to live in.
I recently found you videos and love them. Thank you for putting out such entertaining and educational material.
U now your work I'll keep up with you Chris MC.
I had two ancestors that were young men who had just arrived in the colonies from Wales. They were killed and scalped while fighting for the Americans during the French and Indian Wars.
It was a brutal era in The Colonies.
You show everything you have built for the cabin ,but where do you sleep?
If you go to the Playlist on The Woodland Escape, you’ll see an episode titled “ where do we sleep”.
Fascinating history there Peter. As an Australian I never learned much about American history. Great viewing!
Nor I in terms of Australian history. It fascinates me but, there is not enough hours in 5he day to study it all. Glad you’re enjoying, Glen.
I really the Burch bark souls. Smart
That is true about the White House. They have left one section as it was....burnt.
Wow Peter,
Those fancy buckles seem to complicated for Frontier trash like me….
I know Joe, a pain in the ass for us common folk but, trying to demonstrate the whole 9 yards, one must do what a man must do. Having said that, time to slip into a comfortable pair of Mocs!
A very interesting book by Mark Kurlanlski Salt: A history of the world
Thanks for sharing that, I have indeed read, Salt. It was a fabulous read.
ANOTHER great episode that was chock full of information. I understand that when the White House was being refurbished in the Truman Administration, in the late 1940's, they came across the layer of black carbon scoring on the stonework from the burning in 1814! A portion of it was unrestored... for historical purposes... but it finally took care of the "burnt smell", that seeped out of the stones everytime they got wet... and that every President, or their family, since Madison had complained about!
Thanks for sharing that wee bit of history, Martin. I did not know.
I have watched all yours videos, they are all great, my wife tell me I was born 175 year to late, she's correct. Thank you for the videos
Funny thing, my wife says the same thing.
.........and my wife also....time for a rendezvous of us old folk!
Thanks Peter for another awesome video, with important history lessons to be learned!
Thank you sir.
silly colonists... they shoudve just used velcro instead of buckles.
What were they thinking?
I find you films fascinating. Having looked at all of your cabin building films, I wonder where you sleep? I assume in the loft but I don’t recall you mentioning sleeping arrangements.
The loft as well as straw ticks that get rolled out at night and stowed in the day.
Where would a bed or beds have gone in that size of cabin?
Was this size typical for a pioneer family?
What are the interior dimensions of this cabin?
When I was a kid, we (2 adults and 2 kids) lived in an 8 foot by 18 foot trailer house for four years, so I know what close quarters feels like.
We did an episode on where do we sleep. If you go to our playlist you can find it. It is pretty much the size of their first home. Bigger homes were built once land was cleared and barns built. This one is 12 by 16’.
@@TheWoodlandEscape -- Thank you. I had estimated 10 X 12, inside.
This video is ideal do go with my readings of Nicholas Cresswell's journal
His journeys are an amazing source of information.
👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
👍 Thanks for uploading!
👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you!
👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!
The Colonial War period of the Americas is fascinating stuff. It’s what I cut my teeth on as a young historian. I look forward to these videos. Keep up the great work Peter.
Thanks Doug.
What I would like to know, is where is the bed ? Who would have built a cabin without a sleeping area ? Thanks.
There is a loft in one end and is was quite common to have sleeping pallets ( ticking bag full of straw) rolled out at night and stowed away during daylight hours.
Very nice! Ive always wondered how that shoe buckle went on. I see metal detectorists finding those all over the place, now I know! Thank you for showing that...
Does the salt box have a lining that prevents the salt from leaching the water from the wood?
I actually don’t know if they were lined, traditionally. Ours isn’t but, it is a good idea.
Really enjoyed watching and learning! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills. Quick question.. will there be a bed or loft for the cabin?
We have a sleeping loft at one end and use sleeping pallets rolled out at night, a stowed during daylight hours.
Do you actually live there, because I seriously doubt that you do since there no bed of any type nor is there a loft in which you could sleep in the cabin.
We don’t, but spend a lot of time there. There is a small loft which was usually used for the children. We sleep on the floor in front of the firs on straw ticks, roll them up and put them in the loft for the day. This was typically done in the 1700’s and my research would indicate that their first cabin built was comparable in the size we built.
Hope the grand children were all well.
Another great episode. Looking pretty smart in that one Peter. Glad you finally got to see the grandkids. Was a rough year all around. Thanks for discussing the history of the area. Very interesting. Pass through places all the time and never realize all that has happened there.
Thanks Steven. My wife Cathy says I clean up good.
Well as I’m sure you no doubt know, never argue with your wife. Lol.
I have now up your most recent video, and I believe I did it in record time. I have enjoyed each one ,Immensely.
You have taken me to place in time where I truly belonged. Thank you.
I’m glad you’re enjoying.
Thats a really ornate possibles bag you got. Is that handmade? EDIT Concerning headwear, I prefer a low crown, wide brim oilskin. (From Australia) Shades the shoulders well during hot summer days.
That is actually my shooting bag and yes I made it from brain tanned deer that we harvest. It has a lot of trade silver on it.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Thats really neat. Never worked leather myself.
Had to stop the video and let you know how beautiful that cabin turned out!!!!! Now back to the video.
I. Want. A. Cabin. Like. That. I. Want. To. Be. Living. Loke. You. Do. Of. You. Live. That. Way. You. Have. My. Taste
First time I have seen the interior of cabin finished and furnished. Nice job
I Love it!!!
Thanks Billy. Ready to start using it now!!!
@@TheWoodlandEscapeI was looking at the comments to find out if you referred to where the bed is or plans for it would be. The cabin surely is beautiful.
@@jenniferrastley7337 we have a small loft with a removable ladder, but Cathy and I sleep in front of the fire on straw filled ticks which we store in the loft in the day. If you go to our playlist you’ll find one titled, “Where do we Sleep”.
Peter - I could listen to you all day! You are so well versed & talented! Your cabin is wonderful! I have always dreamed of having a log cabin. Thank you for what you do. Now if you would only open a store so we could purchase some of your clothing & wares!!!!!
Thanks for your your for your kind compliments. Can’t imagine selling stuff, I simply gift things to good friends.
@@TheWoodlandEscape They indeed are lucky
Sir i am from pakistan watching your videos you are great
Hello from Canada. We’re glad you’re e.
How do you not slip all over the place wearing footwear with no grip pattern?
Practice, lol. It is actually true, if you live in them you get pretty used to them and walk a wee bit different. If it is pure ice conditions, I wrap 4 wraps of hemp rope around the middle or arch of the foot.
Another fantastic video! I love the history and the projects. The cabin looks fantastic. I’m also pleased for you that you were able to see your children and grandchildren. I’m blessed to have them living in my town so I see them regularly. Best wishes and keep them coming!!!
Thanks William. We have 9 grandchildren and number 10 on the way. Heck, we can field a baseball field with a spare soon.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I’ve got 4 and 1 due in a couple of weeks. So far, I’ve only got one grandson capable of hitting and catching with any regularity. I’m hoping to have enough for a joint family singing group one day. They seem to do quite well financially. Blessings!!!
Mr kelly could you please give the dimensions of the house and porch as well as the height of the ceiling at the low point? Thanks...
About 12 x 16 and the porch is 8 x 16. Top log is almost 8 feet from the floor.
This is a good channel! Thanks for the vids 😃👍
Our pleasure, Addy. Glad you’re enjoying.
Check your dates for the American Revolution! Try 1760to 1773 ! !860 saw the start of the civil war thank you very much !
Legenda em português?
Another great video! I heard you very well, could read your lips, and appreciated the close-ups with the camera. Q: at 24.35 on your video, did you mean the year 1760 rather than 1860? Thank you for sharing all this with us. :)
Very observant, Pattie and yes, I did mean 1760. Didn’t pick it up until it had been posted.
Love your show! One question, what is the name of the song in your opening credits that is played on a mandolin??
Most of the tunes are original pieces by my fellow musicians, Rich Fortier and Al MacDonald.
Печь с наружи стоит, зашибись.
So basically, the old King was looking out for the indigenous folks... who were then slaughtered by the new Americans..?
Food for thought.
Thank you for the history tidbits.
One of George Washington’s biggest source of income at MT Vernon was fish from the 4:42
patomac River. They would use hill nets across the river and salt them and put them in wooden casks for sale to the Brits.
Thank you for the views of your cabin. I Love it!...WOW! such a beautiful cabin set in such a wonderful landscape like it is part of it. Looks like a paradise with forest, lake , pond, river and waterfalls.. I call you Frontier Man, when I tell my wife and daughter about your show.. You make history so interesting, kind of like Andy Griffin does... I am also amazed in how a great shape you are in.... like a 20 year old... I also love your adventures on the lake and river and hiking and camping. I am so envious of what you have accomplished! It is how I fantasized living as a teen - in a cabin in a big Forest....
Funny you mention your childhood memories, Everett. I too, dreamed of a simple life, living in a cabin and living off the land.
Things look great Peter. I’m not too far from Fort Number 4.
It's been a joy to see all this come together and is now a museum presentation. BTW, there will be a test on this, class.
Oh my, I always hated tests, lol.
We have it so much easier nowadays than our forefathers did, yet many of us wish we could escape this time and go back to the "real world" when times were harder, yet simpler at the same time.
Im always onboard for anything that simplifies this hectic world. Thanks for your interest.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Thanks for the response. I just subscribed to your channel. We're located in the Northeast US. I also like The Townsends & My Self Reliance. Any other recommendations?
Townsends and 'straights': technical knowledge and experience are required in the fitting, I see!
I wonder where you sleep in the new cabin?
If you go to our playlist you’ll find an episode called “ So Where do we Sleep”.
Spectacular job Brother thank you for sharing your adventure and bringing us with you on your journey through time proper job 👍
Wealth of knowledge, appreciate you Sir
I,m flattered, Curtis. Thanks hanks for your interest.
I will bet those Moccasins do not meet OSHA standards.😊
Thank you for keeping it all alive .great video my friend journey well
Thanks Tom.
What are the dimensions of the cabin
It is approximately 12 by 16 feet.
Do you treat the hides any diferent for mocks than say for a shirt or leggins
I use rendered down bear fat for Mocs. My leggings get pretty oily with use and don’t require any treatment. My hunting shirts are not treated at all. Brain tanned hides are actually washable and won’t get hard when wet.
I'd like to see your technique in making moccasins
We are planning to do an episode on that very thing this winter. Thanks for your interest, Matthew.
Good morning from Nz. Yes Monday morning here. Fantastic history lesson from the 1700s. Just curious Peter. What is the significance of the feather in the hat band on your other hat??. Is there a symbolic meaning.? Again yet another great episode. Thank you for sharing. Atb.
None at all, Bryan. It was not uncommon in that era to ornament ones hat.
@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you for the explanation.
The Lord it was left elegant in that outfit.
Loved the vid Pete , FYI the war woulda been over by the time you figured out those buckles 😂😂😂😂 Stay blessed my friend ☕️🤠🤙🏼🔥☀️
No kidding. I suppose that would be a way of not getting killed … simply have but one pair of footwear, buckle shoes!
@@TheWoodlandEscape Lol Exactly I woulda been there with ya , that’s why I stay with my moccasins 🥃🤠🤙🏼🔥☀️
Are you going to have a bed in the cabin?
We have a sleeping loft at the end and pillow ticking bags filled with straw … rolled out at night and stowed away during daylight hours.
When did they start shinning shoes?
I suspect as long as they’ve been making leather shoes … a guess would be the 10th or 11th century.
Great video! Hope you had a good visit with your family! Enjoyed seeing the period items you built for the cabin. Would be interested in the measurement s.
If you can locate it, look for Country Classics by John A. Nelson. Measurements and the history are covered thoroughly.
@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you
Another great lesson went into my brain, thank you for sharing.
Peter, the French and Indian War was touched off in 1754 by this young Virginian militia officer named George Washington in 1754 at a place called Jumonville Glen in the Ohio backcountry. This was the last of five Colonial Wars between France and England for supremacy of the North America continent. George III was king at the time, George II having died in the previous decade. George Washington started one war in 1754 which lead to the destruction of one empire, New France and in American Revolution, lead to the near destruction of a second one, being England and her domination of the North American continent.
I truly enjoy interacting with a fellow history buff. All the best, Doug.
Hey ! Did not see all this clip today...Not time...or I want to listen to music or other. But...I see you have so many skills and you know so much about history also. Can I ask how you learned or what is you background to know all this old technique ...handwork. After all...it seems like very rare knowledge you have...in all the different things you do. One of the most interesting channels and well done one ! You are very clever and must and want to admire that. It is time consuming though...but would be rewarding to get to be....let say 10 % handyman and knowledgeble as you are. Very rare channel and stuff you presents and very facinating !
Thank you for such a fine compliment. I grew up on a small farm where one had to be a Jack of all trades. I love working with hand tools and I guess simply leaned by doing. We appreciate your interest in our endeavor.
At first, I thought what a weirdo now it's getting worse dressing up and make-believe lol. Wonder if he goes to town dressed like that and what they think behind his back" I grew up in the Applichias in a cabin like that no elec or running water and not so pristinely clean and uncluttered, it's just too neat and tidy to be authentic, needs a lot of dirt lol.
Once we start using it, trust me, we will dirty her up! And yes, on occasion I do go to town dressed 1700’s. Actually, they are far more comfortable I than modern clothes.
How often do you have to repair the moccasins? They look quite comfortable. Might have a go making my own
For me with a double veg tan sole I get about 2 or 3 months of daily wear. But I also walk on wet pavement, which is the absolute worse thing for them.
@@Austin-sv6io That's longer than I thought they could last, thanks for the info
I wear Mocs most of the time but, it depends on the material one uses as to longevity. Brain tanned lasts longer than commercial tanned and is the authentic real deal. Moose hide will out last deer by 3 times. I always take a spare pair when trekking and a small sewing kit if on needs a patch. Not historically correct but, a good way to extend the life, rather than sewing small patches, is to cut a full insole out of ne hide and actually glue it inside and voila, almost a new moc.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Interesting, thank you!
I have an old barrel 10 liters which we in Sweden call anchors
Thanks Ola, I love tidbits of history!
It is interesting that you mention Port Dover. My 3x Great Grand Father was in the war of 1812 and lived in Woodhouse just south of Simcoe. They were oppisite the the Woodhouse Methodist church now United Church. They came from New Jersey late 1700's. He was Levi Douglass. Many are burried in that cemetery.
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I grew up in that area and know the village of Woodhouse well. A small world indeed. Nice to meet someone who has followed their family history!
Great video's! Maybe I should visit such a pioneer village or museum. Looks realy fun and interesting!
You might really enjoy a journey back in time, Mark.
I have two original and old cooper made barrels. They are 6" tall, wooden plug on top with old beeswax. Ive had then since I was 10 and Im 65 now. They came with my Grandma from N. Carolina of which she had them for years before that. I have another one that is maybe 8" tall. I know nothing about them orher than rhey are water tight Im sure. Made of Cedar I think with iron hoops. If you know anything about them or could find out ..I would love to know. I can send pictures of them If you like...just need a way to send. Thank you
You can send them by email at … thewoodlandescape1@gmail.com. Love to see the pictures.
Was very pleased to find this channel. I really enjoy your history lessons of everyday life as well as more formal history. The building activities are of great interest. Just one mention that you might want to change - the word atrocity. Using atrocity for burning buildings with no people inside seems out of place - especially considering so much of what we humans did/do to each other in the centuries before and after this era. But above all I thank you for the efforts, the lessons, and the commentary.
That is a very good observation. Thank you.