The Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer / With an Introductory History of Roads and Travelling in Great Britain

The text provides a chronological portrait of Thomas Telford, outlining his upbringing, major projects, engineering methods, and roles in planning and executing public works that transformed transport infrastructure. An extensive introductory section surveys the history of roads and travelling in Britain, tracing ancient trackways and Roman routes through the evolution of coaches, pack transport, and stage services, and describing hazards, inns, and highway robbery. Technical discussion of road and bridge construction and institutional reforms is interwoven with social and economic observations about how improved communications altered local life, commerce, and regional connectivity.