HARRY R. G. INGLIS - The Contour Road Book of England: Northern Division Nunerous Maps and Plans

London England, Gall and Inglis, 1897. First Thus, Binding: Cloth, Very Good. 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall Soft Cover Used -Red cloth with gilt Decoration 1987some wear to edges very good copy very rare some pencilling on inside back board slate removable Guide to the hills, passes, inclines and other 'vertical challenges' to be encountered on the roads of Northern England in the Vintage era. If you go from Malham to Coniston the in Lake District for example, some steep hills are likely to slow your progress and the charts show you where and by how much the road inclined. Originally published when such matters were a serious obstacle to progress in one's motor - or especially a loaded lorry. This delightful little Book of approx.