Friday, October 25, 2013

Transportation

bargemen, Cartius
-(noun): interrelated clans of fathers and sons, claiming Caste for themselves, who operate the barges that cross the Cartius River. The barges are constructed of layered timbers of Ka-la-na wood and are towed by teams of river tharlarion. Their passengers are bound for Turia.
Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 3 and 4 (footnote)

bucket, grease
-(noun): a narrow, cylindrical, capped bucket full of tar and tallow that hangs under wagons, the handle of a brush protruding through a hole in the cap. This accessory is commonly used to grease moving parts on the wagons.
Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 19

cart, leather-slung fee
-(noun): a public or rented 'coach' for transportation of passengers with seats facing each other. Its carriage is suspended by strong leather which causes a swaying, many times bringing on motion-sickness for passengers. Large hides are often suspended underneath to store items, as is a grease bucket for greasing the axles.
Book 23: Renegades of Gor, pages 19-20

four-strap
-(noun): one of a series of straps used in the navigation of a Tarn, namely descent in preparation to land; it is also a command to land for Tarns trained in verbal cues. Four-Strap!
Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 130

harbor side
-(noun): sailors of Cos refer to the left side of the ship by the port of destination and the right side of the ship by the port of registration. When the ports of destination and registration are the same, then the left side of the ship is called the 'harbor side', while the right side continues to be designated as before, by the port of registration. The expressions 'port' and 'starboard' do not exist in Gorean language.
Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 362

harriga
-(noun): a bosk wagon used by the Wagon Peoples.
Book 4: Nomads of Gor , page 34

kurdah
-(noun): a small light semi-circular tent c. 3' in diameter and 4' high carried by a pack kaiila in which women (slave or free) may ride; the frame is of tem-wood and is covered with layers of white rep-cloth; used mainly in the Tahari.
Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 69

laager
-(noun): also known as wagon fort, it is a defensive wagon formation utilized by wagon peoples. Wagons are arranged in a circle, end to end, tongues inward, and chained together, the front axle of one wagon chained to the rear axle of the next. The encampment, the draft animals, and any accompanying livestock are protected within.
Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, page 43
Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 7

long ship
-(noun): a swift maneuverable ship having 2 rudders 1 removable lateen-rigged mast and a keel-to-beam ratio of 8:1; often used in military actions; some are fitted as ram-ships.
Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 127

one-strap
-(noun): one of a series of straps used in the navigation of a Tarn, namely for climbing steeply; it is also a command for Tarns trained in verbal cues. One-Strap!
Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 130 and 177

ram-ship
-(noun): war galley having up to 3 banks of oars as well as masts and sails; named for the battering rams on the prow.
Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 127

round ship
-(noun): heavy cargo and passenger ships having up to 3 banks of 10 oars to a side; not as swift or maneuverable as ram- ships having a keel-to-beam ratio of 6:1; has 2 rudders and 2 permanent lateen-rigged masts; carries a crew of 20-25 free men plus up to 200 oar-slaves.
Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 127
Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 322

silver ships
-(noun): the name given to gorean space ships used on periodic visits to earth for the harvest of barbarian girls and other goods called 'Voyages of Acquisition'.
Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 40

six-strap
-(noun): one of a series of straps used in the navigation of a Tarn, namely to climb steadily and to the left. Six-Strap!
Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 129

slave basket
-(noun): a wicker basket strapped to a tarn to transport slaves.
Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 51

slave box, transportation
-(noun): small, iron box used for the transportation of slaves.
Book 14: Fighting Slave of Gor, page 120

slave wagon
-(noun): a flat-bedded barred wagon like a large cage with a door in the rear in which many slaves may be transported at one time their ankles chained to a bar that runs down the center of the floor; tarpaulins are often used to cover the cage & hide the cargo.
Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 65

two strap
-(noun): one of a series of straps used in the navigation of a Tarn, namely to climb steadily and to the right; it is also a command used for a Tarn who has been trained in verbal cues. Two-Strap!
Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 130

umiak
-(noun): a type of kayak used by the Red Hunters. It is made of tabuk skin, stretched over a framework of driftwood and long bows of bone and lashed together with sinew cords.
Book 12: Beasts of Gor, page 257

wagon, cage
-(noun): used to transport both male and female slaves, this wagon has bars surrounding it that can be light or heavy in strength depending on the slaves transported; male slaves are commonly chained by neck, ankles and wrists to wooden stalls within.
Book 14: Fighting Slave of Gor, page 326

wagon, common slave
-(noun): used to transport female slaves, it is covered in yellow and blue canvas with a single central bar running the length of the floor where the girl's ankles are attached; this bar is hinged on one end, near the wagon box, and locked near the wagon's gate.
Book 14: Fighting Slave of Gor, page 325

wagon, display
-(noun): flat-bedded and used to transport female slaves, this wagon has a metal framework that allows girls to be chained in alluring positions and viewed easily by those passing; sometimes one end of the wagon is used as an auction block and girls are sold directly off the wagon.
Book 14: Fighting Slave of Gor, page 326

wagon, ice
-(noun): a wagon specifically built to transport ice from ice houses to the residents of those Goreans wealthy enough to afford ice for the summer
Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 295

wagon, road
-(noun): describes a heavier wagon in comparison to one used within a city.
Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 103

wagon, springless
-(noun): A wagon commonly used for public transportation for a fee, it has a jolting ride but is chosen many times by Free Women over the leather-slung fee cart because of the relative comfort of its ride.
Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 19-20

wagon, street
-(noun): a light weight wagon, used within a city.
Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 103

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