THE undersigned, from his own experience and that of thousands of others, being fully convinced of the importance of a good series of

GUIDE-BOOKS TO THE OLD WORLD,

proposes to supply the pressing demand by the publication of such as are imperatively needed. Under the general title of

NORTON'S HAND-BOOKS,

he will issue the following Guides, prepared from the latest and most reliable data, and arranged on a systematic plan, with the view of affording the traveler every information necessary for the promotion of economy and comfort in traveling, and for facilitating the seeing of all objects of interest. It is hoped that the public will appreciate the exertions of the subscriber.

CHAS. B. NORTON, Agent for Libraries.

NOW READY:

NORTON'S HAND-BOOK TO EUROPE; or, How to Travel in the Old World.-Comprising Hints for Preparations for the Voyage and the Landing, Money, Expenses of Travel and Living, Passports, CustomHouse, Hotels, Places of Amusement, Objects of General Attraction, Railway Traveling, Steamboats, Omnibuses, Cabs and Carriages, Language, Guides and Valets, Admission Fees, etc. Illustrated with Railroad Map. 12mo., 250 pp., Flexible Cloth, Price $1.

NEARLY READY:

NORTON'S HAND-BOOK TO PARIS.-Comprising, in a neat and compact form, full instructions as to all the Amusements and Objects of Interest in that City. Illustrated with Fine Map. 12mo., 100 pp., 50 Cents. NORTON'S HAND-BOOK TO LONDON, with full and minute directions for the best manner of spending the time in that City economically and profitably. With Capital Map. 12mo., 100 pp., 50 Cents.

IN PRESS:

HAND-BOOK TO ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND, WALES,
AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT, with Historical and Topographical
Notes.

HAND-BOOK TO THE RHINE AND SWITZERLAND.
HAND-BOOK TO SOUTHERN GERMANY AND ITALY.
HAND-BOOK TO HOLLAND, BELGIUM, AND NORTHERN
GERMANY.

HAND-BOOK TO GREECE, TURKEY, AND THE ISLANDS
OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, Comprehending ALGERIA,
MOROCCO, EGYPT, and the South of France.

HAND-BOOK TO NORWAY, SWEDEN, DENMARK, AND RUSSIA.

HAND-BOOK TO SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.

Sent by mail on receipt of the sum.

Address CHARLES B. NORTON,

Agent for Libraries, New York.

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