A New and Accurate Description of all the Direct and Principal Cross Roads in England and Wales by Daniel PAterson - 1784

London: T. Carnan, 1784. Cloth. Good Only. 8" by 6". Not Stated. A sixth edition of Paterson's eighteenth century road guide, describing the roads out of London at the time. Written by Daniel Paterson (1739-1825), a cartographer and officer of the British Army. His 'Road Book' was first published in 1771, and ran to eighteen editions by 1829. He was Quartermaster-General to the Forces, and also published topographical works such as 'Topographical Description of the Island of Grenada' and 'A New and Accurate Description of all the Direct and Principal Cross Roads in Scotland'.The sixth edition of this topographical work.Complete with a folding map depicting England and Wales.With the contemporary ownership inscription of Joseph Armstrong, of Stamfordham, Northumberland. Paints a fascinating account of British roads towards the late eighteenth century. In a contemporary cloth binding. Externally a trifle worn, with the edges worn and some cockling to the cover. Ownership inscription to the verso of the folding map. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and tattered to the edges. Good Only