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by Commissioner of Metropolitan Police (Author)
Hackney Carriages: Distances Within A Circle Of Four Miles Radius From Charing Cross (1870) is a book written by the Commissioner of Metropolitan Police. The book provides a comprehensive guide for the distances within a four-mile radius from Charing Cross in London. It specifically focuses on the distances that can be covered by hackney carriages, which were the primary mode of transportation in London during the 19th century. The book contains detailed information about the fares that were charged by hackney carriages for different distances, as well as the rules and regulations that governed their operation. It also includes maps and diagrams that show the different routes that hackney carriages could take within the four-mile radius. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation in London or the development of the city during the 19th century.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.
