""A Proposal For Improving And Adorning The Island Of Great Britain: For The Maintenance Of Our Navy And Shipping"" is a book written by Edward Wade in 1755. The book proposes a plan to improve and beautify Great Britain in order to better support the country's navy and shipping industries. Wade suggests a variety of projects, including the construction of new harbors, canals, and roads, as well as the planting of forests and the creation of public...