Posted by Gayle on May 01, 1998 at 08:24:42:
In Reply to: Re: Jo's horse and Joe's hoarse posted by Victoria on May 01, 1998 at 07:53:22:
Victoria wrote:
Forage in the woods was a big problem. Many traders had to abandon their horses for canoes because they were in a starving condition and worn out from carrying heavy loads.
Victoria -
Good idea to abandon the horse for a canoe if you happen to be near the water. But then creative woodsmen who use their rifle screws for ammo are bound to find a solution to moving pelts cross country in a canoe, no?