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More precious than gold : the story of the Peruvian guano trade / David Hollett ; with a foreword by William M. Mathew.
| Author/creator | Hollett, D. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Madison [NJ] : Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, ©2008. |
| Description | 301 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Peru : land of the Incas -- The conquest : gold, God, and glory -- From colony to Guano Republic -- Dawn of a new age -- Guano : the product and the politics -- Cape Horn and the Chincha Islands -- Chinese bondage in Peru -- The Lobos Islands adventure -- The Brocklebank Line and the Cape Horn South Pacific Traders -- William R. Grace & Company : the Casa Grace -- Peru moves into the 20th century -- The Casa Grace sails on. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-294) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007024678 |
| ISBN | 9780838641316 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0838641318 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HD 9484.G9 P335 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |