Survey Of The High Roads Of England And Wales Part The First
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This edition is associated with Edward S Mogg and a publication year of 1817.
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Survey Of The High Roads Of England And Wales Part The First
Author: Edward S Mogg
Year: 1817
This monumental work serves as an intricate topographical guide to the southern reaches of the United Kingdom during the Regency period Dedicated to the Prince Regent the volume provides a "bird’s eye view" of the country through highly detailed maps planned on a precise scale of one inch to a mile It meticulously traces the primary arteries of travel from London to the coastal edges of Kent Cornwall and Somerset documenting every turnpike gate navigable canal and milestone along the way Beyond mere navigation the book acts as a social and architectural ledger of the era It offers a "topographic and descriptive" index that illuminates the grand seats of the nobility and gentry such as the magnificent Mount Edgecumbe and the historic Battle Abbey describing their Grecian architecture lush deer parks and the refined landscapes that defined British high society The text captures the essence of the burgeoning travel culture noting the best inns for the weary traveler and the unique medicinal springs of towns like Epsom and Cobham From the bustling markets of Yeovil and Horsham to the atmospheric ruins of Cadbury Castle Mogg’s survey preserves a vivid "indelible impression" of the Engli
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