ace of which is on a level with the sum- the water. It is almost im- mit of the Jung Frau of the Swiss Alps. possible to capsize one of these boats, which attain a remarkable speed. With the same sail area they wiil Diamonds in Guiana. outsail any boats in our home waters. They should Prof. J. B.… … mented with beautiful carving. These outrigger boats are also used by the natives in their pear] fisheries, which industry is next to hemp of greatest importance three districts of British Guiana—in the north on the in the southern islands. The Sultan’s people, the upper waters of the Barima River,…
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