Heritage Community Foundation Presents
Alberta Online Encyclopedia and Edukits
Heritage Community Foundation Presents
Alberta Online Encyclopedia and Edukits
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Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Red-River Cart System of transportation and shipping invented by the Métis. Similar to a travois, but better suited to the travel conditions of the Plains. Rudimentary cart with two wheels designed to be attached to one horse. The wheels had bowed spokes and were “off-set” to give the cart’s axle a wider track and to absorb some of the shocks delivered to the cart while carrying heavy loads. The Red-River Cart enabled the Métis to transport great quantities of freight without having to maintain large horse herds. |
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