. The earth and its inhabitants .. . Banks exposed at low \A ater. Depths. 0 to 16 Feet. 16 Feet and upwards. Guiana. At Mahaica has been founded a lazaretto, with accommodation for about 200 victims of leprosy drawn from every part of the colony. Neio A)ii>itrrda)ii, called also Berbice, from the river on the right bank of which it stands, occupies in the eastern district a position analogous to that of George- town farther west. As indicated bv its name, this place is also of Dutch origin, as might almost be inferred from the numerous canals flowing between its different quarters. Althoug
. The earth and its inhabitants .. . Banks exposed at low \A ater. Depths. 0 to 16 Feet. 16 Feet and upwards. Guiana. At Mahaica has been founded a lazaretto, with accommodation for about 200 victims of leprosy drawn from every part of the colony. Neio A)ii>itrrda)ii, called also Berbice, from the river on the right bank of which it stands, occupies in the eastern district a position analogous to that of George- town farther west. As indicated bv its name, this place is also of Dutch origin, as might almost be inferred from the numerous canals flowing between its different quarters. Although the first buildings date from the year 179(5, sub- sequent changes have failed to efface the primitive aspect of the town, with its silent canals, its shady squares, and quaint houses embowered in verdure.
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