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The Guano Isles of Peru Offer Vast Riches
A detailed travelogue describes the Chinca and Lobos islands off Peru rich in guano. It notes vast stocks estimated at up to 200 million tons, the labor conditions of Indian workers, the cargo process, and global demand from the United States, England, Germany, and France. The piece warns that exhaustion could occur in 28 years if demand persists.
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Peru
Land of
Gold
Chinca Islands
Lobos
Callao
Chincas
St. Gallen
Pisco
South Sea
Three Isles
South American
Cape Horn
Europe
Atlantic
Isles
United States
England
France
Germany