PREFACE. In the preparation of each successive Edition of the present little work, the author has introduced such alterations and additions as the progress of events appeared to render necessary. He has not, however, departed from the plan upon which the work was originally compiledthe favourable reception which it has met with, satisfying him that it has been found conveniently fitted for its humble purpose. The value of such a work, consisting rather in a just discrimination being exercised in the selection of its materials, than in a cumbrous accumulation of details, careful consideration has been given to the comparative importance of the various objects described; and, without altogether omitting anything which merits a stranger's attention, many objects of subordinate interest have been very cursorily noticed, that ampler space might be devoted to those of the first importance. The author has at the same time endeavoured to enliven the dulness of mere topographical detail with such means and appliances as History, Tradition, and Literature, have placed within his reach; and, in such resources, few towns can boast of greater affluence than Edinburgh. With the exception of the Hackney Coach Fares, and The Office and Terminus of the Edinburgh and Glas- The Offices of the London Steamers are Nos. 9, and 6 NORTH BRIDGE, C. B. |