Owen's book of roads: or, a description of the roads of Great-Britain; being a companion to Owen's book of fairs. Containing I. An Alphabetical List of all the Cities, Towns, and remarkable Villages, in England and Wales; the Counties in which they are situated, and the Market-Days. II. The Distances in measured Miles, from London, to the several Towns &c. and from one Town to another on the several Roads. III. The Cross Roads. IV. The High Roads, and principal Cross Roads in Scotland. V. The general Roads of the Judges Circuits. VI. A concise Account of the Noblemens and Gentlemens Seats upon each Road. Vii. An Account of the Posts and Postage of Letters, as regulated by the Post-Master General. Viii. A short Description of the several Counties, and an Account of their Manufactures, Antiquities, Curiosities, &c. Illustrated with a neat and correct map of Great Britain, describing the principal Roads and chief Towns, &c.

People / Organizations

• William Owen (Author)
• Robert Goadby ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for W. Owen, No. 11, in Fleet-Street, and R. Goadby, at Sherborne, MDCCLXXVII. [1777]

Publication year

1777-1777

ESTC No.

T198643

Grub Street ID

231210

Description

iv,[166]p.,plate : map ; 12⁰

Uncontrolled note

Verify pagination; O copy may be imperfect also verify presence of map