In the novel, Graham introduced rigid wooden horse collars to Makassar to improve the efficiency of her commissary with the limited number of horses she had. Although this seemed like a trivial improvement, this was a disruptive technology on Makassar, because Makassar society still used slaves as draft animals.
In the novel, Graham incorporated sturdy wooden horse collars into Makassar to enhance the efficiency of her commissary with the limited number of horses she possessed. Although this appeared to be a minor enhancement, it was a disruptive technology in Makassar since the society still utilized slaves as draft animals.