Scope and Contents Murray's 'Hanbooks for Travellers' series was begun in 1836 by John Murray III, after his own experiences of travelling on the continent.This was a time when improved transport links and increased leisure time were making foreign travel increasingly easy and popular. The innovative 'Handbooks' responded to a need for detailed practical guides for new middle-class travellers.The early Handbooks covered Europe and Britain, and by the end of the 19th century included...