When the British encountered the Iroquois in North America, they brought with them a vast cultural universe shaped by centuries of global exchange. From Chinese rudders to Indian numerals, their ability to navigate and innovate was fueled by knowledge from distant lands. In contrast, the Iroquois' cultural horizon was limited by geographic constraints, lacking the beasts of burden and navigable waterways that expanded the British sphere.

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