Item Description: | "Containing an inquiry into the nature and excellencies of what is called Mr. "M'Adam's system of road-making"-- how far he is entitled to the merit that he assumes to himself, and which is generally attributed to him in regard to it-- his errors and defects pointed out, and what merit he is really entitled to. Also, an attempt to describe that system of road-making, and construction of wheels, &c. which, he presumes, must be generally adopted before good roads can be obtained.". - Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 23597. - OCLC, 17062397. - Reproduction of original from Goldsmiths' Library, University of London |