Letter from Richard Ford to John Murray, 28 September 1845 [Library reference: MS.42225].
Richard Ford's 'Handbook for Travellers to Spain' received many supportive reviews and critiques. It contined to sell well and be widely praised even in subsequent editions.
'The Times' newspaper in 1858 said that it 'took its place among the best books of travel, humour, and history, social, literary, political, and artistic, in the English language'.