The Road and the Roadside by Burton Willis Potter
"The Road and the Roadside" by Burton Willis Potter is a comprehensive treatise on the principles of road construction and maintenance, written in the late 19th century. The work examines the importance of roads in society, discussing legal, historical, and practical aspects of road use and maintenance, with specific reference to Massachusetts laws. The author aims to promote good road-building practices and the appreciation of rural living, suggesting that well-maintained roads contributesignificantly to societal progress and individual happiness. At the start of the text, Potter emphasizes the historical significance of roads, tracing their role as markers of civilization from ancient empires to modern societies. He discusses illustrious examples such as Roman roads and their impact on trade and communication, while also highlighting the disrepair of roads during the dark ages. The opening portion sets the groundwork for Potter's argument about the critical need for improved road infrastructure, suggesting that the health of roads reflects the broader health of a community, both socially and economically. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Potter, Burton Willis, 1843-1927 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06026802 |
| Title | The Road and the Roadside |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TE: Technology: Highway engineering, Roads and pavements |
| Subject | Roads |
| Subject | Highway law |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28607 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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