If you were familliar with the terrain of the plains, you'd know the travois was actually better adapted for freight than the wheel, especially over open terrain. The wheel requires roads, limits travel, and is higher maintenance. Hardly an improvement, especially in mud or snow.
Wonder if the Roman’s knew that.
***The wheel requires roads, limits travel, and is higher maintenance. Hardly an improvement, especially in mud or snow. ***
The early traders did well with Red River carts.
***The wheel requires roads, limits travel, and is higher maintenance. Hardly an improvement, especially in mud or snow. ***
The early traders did well with Red River carts.