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“...SEASON 1909—10. Since this Guide was published few material altera- tions have been made in the general arrangements for visitors to British Guiana and the West Indies. The principal change has been in connection with Jamaica, Kingston having been practically destroyed by earthquake and fire since this volume left the printer’s hands. It is now being rapidly rebuilt; but operations have hardly advanced sufficiently far as yet to render it possible to describe the new city, which will Be greatly superior to its predecessor in every respect. Under contract with the Government, The Royal Routes. Mail Steam Packet Company now maintains a fort- nightly intercolonial mail' service performed under ordinary circumstances by the two new and yacht- like steamers Berbice and Balantia (each 2500 tons, twin screw) specially built to suit the West Indian climate. The Company has arranged for a series of independent and organised tours during the winter from England and New York at prices from £1 per v day...”
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“... Fish is abun- Fishing, dant in river and sea, the most appreciated being snapper, king fish, grouper, and Spanish mackerel. Eels are plentiful, and also lobsters, crabs, cray- fish, oysters, and several kinds of turtle. Deer shooting, and game birds are abundant. Among the latter is the cockrico, a bird which resembles the English pheasant, and is believed to be peculiar to this island. Tobago is also visited by migratory birds, including plovers and Ramie pigeons. The birds of plumage are superior to those of any of the other islands. The little town of Scarborough is picturesquely Principal situated at the base of a hill 42 5 feet high, over. SightB‘ looking the harbour of the same name. At the top of the hill is the old Fort King George, where Fort King the ruins of barracks, military hospitals, &c., re- eorge' main to testify to its former importance. The old barrack square is now the radio-telegraphy station, and on the brow facing Trinidad stands the lighthouse. A charming view of...”
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“...often be roused from his dreams as the deep-toned “ All’s well ” resounded through the still night air. Lord Camelford and Lieutenant Peterson were unhappily at variance; and, perhaps to mortify his rival, Lord Camelford ordered Mr. Peterson to take the watch upon the very evening that a gay ball was to be given at Black’s Point to the naval officers. Unfortunately Lieutenant Peterson entertained the idea that, as he was in command of the ship Perdrix, in the absence of Commodore Fahie, he was superior officer to Lord Camelford, who only commanded a sloop; and, in consequence of this false impression, he posi- 1 Of which island he was a native....”
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“...JOHN, ST. CROIX, ST. MARTIN, ST. BARTHOLOMEW ST. THOMAS The Buccaneers’ Retreat From its geographical position and fine harbour General St. Thomas has long maintained an important peot‘ position in the West Indies, being the head- quarters of several lines of steamers, a coaling station, and a port of refuge. There is always a good stock of coals kept there, and the island is therefore unrivalled for its facilities for the expedi- tious coaling of steamers by day or night; and on account of its superior docking arrangements, ship- yards, and repair shops, it offers considerable advantages. The island is the headquarters of the West India and Panama Telegraph Company and the Hamburg-American Line, the vessels of which make nearly 200 entries into the port in the course of a year. The population amounts to about 11,000 souls, but, owing to emigration, principally to the neighbouring republics of San...”