The traveller's oracle, or, Maxims for locomotion containing precepts for promoting the pleasures and hints for preserving the health of travellers [complete in 2 volumes]

Kitchiner, William

Published by London : Henry Colburn, 1827

About this Item

Poor copy in the paper-wrapped boards with paper labels (one hand written) Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 2 v. ; 19 cm. Contents; pt. I. Comprising estimates of the expenses of travelling on foot--on horseback--in stages--in post chaises--and in private carriages with seven songs, for one, two, and three voices, composed by W. Kitchiner.--pt.II. Comprising the horse and carriage keeper's oracle; rules for purchasing and keeping or jobbing horses and carriages; estimates of expenses occasioned thereby; and an easy plan for ascertaining every hackney-coach fare, by J. Jervis. Subjects; Travel. Cab and omnibus service. Horses. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The traveller's oracle, or, Maxims for locomotion containing precepts for promoting the pleasures and hints for preserving the health of travellers [complete in 2 volumes]
• Publisher: London : Henry Colburn
• Publication Date: 1827
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram