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Re: Voyaging the traditional way
From: Bill B
Date: 2004 Nov 2, 23:05 -0500
From: Bill B
Date: 2004 Nov 2, 23:05 -0500
> Fine old tales aside, does anyone know how to make or where to buy > tallow? Trevor, My memory of such maters may be shot, but I recall it was employed in making candles centuries ago in pre USA days and later. Perhaps a local candle shop or historic tourist attraction in your neck of the woods may be a source for a small supply. Just a thought. As to your neck of the woods, I owe you an apology. In our last exchange I made the faulty assumption based on English spellings of certain words that you were located across the pond. In looking at your e-mail address later I see I was in error. I'm sorry. I do maintain that bushwhacking 2000-or-so years ago in the "old world" is on-topic. What trade/military routes were established and why? What methods did the Roman Empire et al use to establish the routes? How many are major roads these days? Curious. Sincerely, Bill
