Overview
Herbert's Metropolitan Handbook, written by Henry Herbert and originally published in 1878, is a comprehensive guidebook for navigating the transportation systems of London during the late 19th century. The book covers railways, tramways, omnibuses, river steamboats, and cab fares, providing detailed information on routes, schedules, and fares for each mode of transportation. The handbook also includes practical advice on how to navigate the city's complex transportation network, with tips on how to avoid crowds and find the quickest routes to your destination. In addition to transportation information, Herbert's Metropolitan Handbook also includes a wealth of historical and cultural information about London, including descriptions of famous landmarks, museums, and other attractions. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of London or the development of public transportation systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Henry Herbert
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 29, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 220 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1436869188
- | ISBN-13: 9781436869188
