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“...The Laundry—Books on the West Indies.
There is no need to buy an elaborate outfit Outfit,
for a visit to the West Indies. It should be ,
borne in mind that the less luggage that is taken Luggage. |
the better it is for the temper. Where much land
travelling is contemplated, substantial leather suit ^
cases and portmanteaux are best. They can be
kept in good condition and insect proof by
periodical applications of brown boot polish. A
capacious canvas sack, with a padlock fastening,
into which surplus effects can be dumped at the
last minute, is the greatest convenience, and a
fold-up cabin “ tidy ” with pouches for the various
articles of toilet is almost indispensable. Should
the steamer be the base of operations of the
tourist, steel or stout leather cabin trunks are
recommended, the most convenient size being
36 ins. long, 20 ins. wide, and 14 ins. deep.------
The same clothes should be taken as would be Clothing. |
worn in a hot summer in England. Flannel...”
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