A Handbook For Travelers In Holland And Belgium (1881)

A Handbook For Travelers In Holland And Belgium, written by John Murray and first published in 1881, is a comprehensive guidebook for travelers visiting the Netherlands and Belgium. The book provides detailed information on the history, culture, and geography of these countries, as well as practical advice for travelers on topics such as transportation, accommodations, and sightseeing. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of travel in Holland and Belgium. The first section provides an overview of the countries, including their geography, climate, and history. The second section covers transportation, including information on railways, steamboats, and carriages. The third section focuses on accommodations, with descriptions of hotels and boarding houses in various cities and towns. The next section is devoted to sightseeing, with detailed descriptions of major tourist attractions such as museums, parks, and historic sites. The book also includes information on local customs and etiquette, as well as practical tips for travelers on topics such as currency exchange and tipping. Throughout the book, Murray provides his own personal insights and recommendations for travelers, based on his extensive travels throughout the region. The book is illustrated with maps and engravings, and includes a fold-out map of Holland and Belgium at the back. A Handbook For Travelers In Holland And Belgium is an invaluable resource for anyone planning a trip to these countries, and remains a fascinating historical document for modern readers interested in the history of travel and tourism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.