The traveller's oracle; or, maxims for locomotion, part 2 (of 2) : $b Containing precepts for promoting the pleasures and hints for preserving the health of travellers

"The Traveller's Oracle; or, Maxims for Locomotion: Part 2" by John Jervis is an early 19th-century manual providing advice to travelers on managing horse and carriage travel, specifically concerning the expenses of maintaining such transport. The book combines insights tailored to both beginners and veterans alike, for maintaining horses and carriages. The book begins with an explanation of overseeing horse and carriage expenses, highlighting costs beyond just the original price. It cautions readers about the concealed costs related to carriage upkeep and delivers estimates for keeping horses at home as opposed to using livery stables. Jervis also sets down some guidelines for hiring and maintaining carriages and horses, stressing the importance of choosing trustworthy craftsmen, and offering pointers on avoiding common pitfalls of managing these forms of travel, so the readers gain the knowledge to ensure a pleasant and manageable equestrian way of travel.