
Remarks on the Present System of Road Making With Observations, Deduced from Practice and Experience, With a View to a Revision of the Existing Laws, and the Introduction of Improvement in the Method of Making, Repairing, and Preserving Roads, and Defending the Road Funds from Misapplication. Seventh Edition, Carefully Revised, With an Appendix, and Report from the Select Committee of the House of Commons, June 1823, with Extracts from the Evidence
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Authors:
- McAdam, John Loudon
1756 - 1836
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In an era marked by rapid industrialization and burgeoning transportation needs, "Remarks on the Present System of Road Making" by John Loudon McAdam emerges as a pivotal critique of early 19th-century road management. This seventh edition meticulously outlines the shortcomings of existing laws and advocates for innovative methods in constructing, repairing, and preserving roads. McAdam's emphasis on the importance of defending road funds from misapplication and his practical observations provide invaluable insights into the evolution of infrastructure. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this document serves as a foundational text for understanding the transformative impact of effective road systems on society. Explore the principles that shaped modern infrastructure through McAdam's compelling arguments and evidence-based recommendations.