The video from Townsends notes that the methods of starting a fire in the 18th Century had changed little over the prior 2,000 years: mostly flint and steel or a fire glass (a small magnifying glass). Although he mentions the fire piston, it appears to have been a then recent import from Southeast Asia, and probably not widely used in Europe and the Americas. In a few decades, matches would completely replace these older methods. The video goes over a bit of the history of firemaking and the equipment used, before showing how to make char cloth and getting the tinder going.
VIDEO: "How To Start A Fire In The 18th Century"
Townsends (13 min.)
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