PREFACE vol.1 page viii

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Though the rates of travelling in England are generally so well known as to require little comment, yet, for the benefit of strangers, some degree of information on that head may naturally be expected in a work of this kind; for which reason we beg leave to observe that, the hire of horses and carriages differ so much, from various circumstances, as to prevent our furnishing the Traveller with an exact account of the charges he may find every where made; still, nevertheless, it is presumed, a Table of the Rates, usually paid throughout the kingdom, may contribute to his satisfaction, and, in some degreee, prevent his being imposed upon, as when they are deviated from, it will be easy for him to enquire, and find out, whether the charge made is usual and customary, or not.