Remarks on the Present System of Road Making With Observations, Deduced from Practice and Experience, With a View to a Revision of the Existing Laws, and the Introduction of Improvement in the Method of Making, Repairing, and Preserving Roads, and Defending the Road Funds from Misapplication. Seventh Edition, Carefully Revised, With an Appendix, and Report from the Select Committee of the House of Commons, June 1823, with Extracts from the Evidence

"Remarks on the Present System of Road Making" by John Loudon McAdam is a critical analysis of early 19th-century road construction and upkeep, arguing for a more effective, science-based approach. McAdam uses his real-world knowledge to expose the flaws in how roads were built and maintained, slamming the waste of money and lack of skill among road managers. He pushes for better laws and a central system to professionalize road management, stressing the need for qualified people and smart methods to improve roads across Great Britain. The piece highlights the author's concerns about inadequate road-building practices and the misuse of funds, focusing on surveyors' incompetence and the resulting issues from hiring unskilled individuals.