What historical environmental crisis is cited as a likely catalyst creating demand for a non-animal-dependent means of travel around 1817?
Answer
Major volcanic eruptions like Mount Tambora leading to the 'Year Without a Summer'
The period followed major volcanic eruptions, such as Mount Tambora in 1815, which caused climate disruption, crop failures, and the starvation of horses used for transport.
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