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As the sign reads:
Death March
Conquered Indians were taken from their homes and forced to carry the immense amount of baggage required for de Soto's expedition and to serve as personal slaves. They were chained during the early stages of the march. Once beyond the borders of their own territory, those who had not escaped continued unchained, staying with the march for protection from the elements and from neighboring enemy groups. Many, if not most, of the Indian porters died from exposure, disease, or sheer exhaustion.
Somewhere around Unity, ME our route led us down an old farm road that appeared to terminate at an abandoned house. Around the side of the house this doubletrack was visible, so we continued onward, riding through some mud and enjoying the change of surface. Segments like this on a long, mostly paved route made us smile.