John Murray III publishes the first Murray's Handbook for Travellers

Background. In 1836 the London publisher John Murray began issuing travel guide books that became known as Murray's Handbooks for Travellers. The first of these was 'A Hand-book for Travellers on the Continent', published by John Murray III. The supplied passages date the start of the series to 1836 and place its publication in London; they do not record a specific day of publication.

Publication Details. The first handbook, titled 'A Hand-book for Travellers on the Continent (Northern Germany)', was published in London by John Murray and Son in 1836. This volume established the format for the series, which later expanded to cover various regions in Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, influencing modern travel guide structures.