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Originally Posted by nuke11
Then I guess the next question would be why would they need to travel?
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I think that's actually the
first question. Migrants, professional travelers, and occasional travelers are all going to have different modes of transport, loads they are hauling, and areas through which they are travelling, among other things.
My wife the historical archaeologist ballparked someone on horseback with a light load on dirt roads as covering 10-20 miles a day, typical of a circuit judge in the 1800's. Pioneers on the Oregon Trail covered about 10-12 miles a day with heavily-laden horse or ox-drawn wagons. A person on foot, carrying a decent load on their back can actually cover 25 miles a day for weeks on end... if they are in good shape, which most are not. 10 miles a day for most people on foot will be tough.