The aggrandisement and national perfection of Great Britain an humble proposal, comprehending, under one simple and practicable undertaking, without laying additional burdens upon the subject, the means of paying off the public debt of Great Britain within the space of thirty years; of perfecting the police of the Kingdom; of promoting public and private happiness; of accomplishing the national improvements; of rendering provisions plentiful; of bringing forwards the great mental powers and moral disposition of man, so as effectually to promote the public welfare; and securing the stablity of the empire upon a permanent solid basis: including the practical art of ameliorating land of the greatest advantage. By George Edwards, Esq. M.D.

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[1788]