Remarks On The Present System Of Road Making: With Observations, Deduced From Practice And Experience, With A View To The Revision Of The Existing Laws (1823) - Couverture souple

McAdam, John Loudon

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ISBN 10 : 1164890808 ISBN 13 : 9781164890805

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""Remarks on the Present System of Road Making"" is a book written by John Loudon McAdam in 1823. The book provides an overview of the existing laws and practices of road making, and offers observations and recommendations for their improvement. McAdam draws on his extensive experience in road construction and maintenance to argue for a more systematic and scientific approach to road building. He advocates for the use of carefully selected materials, proper drainage, and regular maintenance to ensure the longevity and safety of roads. McAdam's ideas would go on to have a significant impact on road building practices in the United Kingdom and beyond. This book is an important historical document for anyone interested in the history of infrastructure development and transportation.And The Introduction Of Improvement In The Method Of Making, Repairing, And Preserving Roads, And Defending The Road Funds From Misapplication. With An Appendix, And Report From The Select Committee Of The House Of Commons, With Extracts From The Evidence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1164890808
• ISBN 13: 9781164890805
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 254
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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