Canadian cart

Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a crude cart having two large wheels and a platform with sides of upright poles and cross-pieces, drawn by a horse or ox.

This cart was probably the progenitor of the Red River cart, introduced from Quebec to the West by the North West Company fur traders.

Quotations

1814

Each Bateau contained eight Canadian cart loads, including provisions and appurtenances.