Macadam the roadwheer a Scots road maker and his lasting fame
The article profiles John Loudon Macadam born 1756 in Ayr who built the modern road system. It traces his move to New York in 1770, service during the Revolution, wealth, and return to Scotland to develop durable roads. His advocacy and the eventual spread of macadam paving across England are highlighted.
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Kansas City
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House of Commons
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Davis School Military Institute and Health Charms Ad
Read about Davis School a military institute for boys with references to cures and tonics. An advertisement claims treatments for catarrh fever and consumption and promotes a nervous restorer with a postal reply offer.
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