The Book of carriages; or, A short account of modes of conveyance, from the earliest periods to the present time (1853)
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imals, and they are left behind,a prey to the vultures and condors of the snow-clad Cordilleras. The winters of Canada are nearly as severe asthose of the northern parts of Russia and Lapland,but they are generally dry and healthy. Whenit is necessary to perform any journey in winter. 184 AMERICAN… … American Sleigh. as it glides swiftly over the surface of the frozensnow, has very much the appearance of the sledgeused by the Russians. As soon as a sufficientquantity of snow has fallen, all vehicles of everydescription from the stage coach to the wheel- AMERICAN SLEIGHS. 185 barrow, are…
Transportation · Carriages and carts
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