Italian Peruvians ( Italian : italo-peruviani ; Spanish : ítalo-peruanos ) are Peruvian -born citizens who are fully or partially of Italian descent, whose ancestors were Italians who emigrated to Peru during the Italian diaspora , or Italian-born people in Peru. Among European Peruvians , Italians were the second largest group of immigrants to settle in the country. Italian immigration in Peru began in the colonial era, during the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru .
128-575: However, the peak of Italian immigrants occurred after Peruvian independence, between 1840 and 1880, with the guano export boom. In the following years, from 1914 to 1950, waves of Italian immigration followed due to the two world wars , which destroyed most of the Italian cities, while other Italians arrived from Argentina and Brazil , mainly merchants, peasants and technicians, who then formed families in Peru, where they settled permanently. The Italian community
256-498: A luna ), who was usually white, had nearly unlimited power over them. Wages varied from lows of $ 5/month to highs of $ 14/month. Native Hawaiian laborers of Jarvis Island referred to the island as Paukeaho , meaning "out of breath" or "exhausted", due to the strain of loading heavy bags of guano onto ships. Pacific Islanders also risked death: one in thirty-six laborers from Honolulu died before completing their contract. Slaves blackbirded from Easter Island in 1862 were repatriated by
384-498: A luna ), who was usually white, had nearly unlimited power over them. Wages varied from lows of $ 5/month to highs of $ 14/month. Native Hawaiian laborers of Jarvis Island referred to the island as Paukeaho , meaning "out of breath" or "exhausted", due to the strain of loading heavy bags of guano onto ships. Pacific Islanders also risked death: one in thirty-six laborers from Honolulu died before completing their contract. Slaves blackbirded from Easter Island in 1862 were repatriated by
512-546: A purine base, consisting of a fused pyrimidine - imidazole planar ring system with conjugated double bonds. Guanine was first obtained from guano by Julius Bodo Unger [ de ] , who incorrectly first described it as xanthine , a closely related purine, in 1844. After he was corrected by Einbrodt two years later, Bodo Unger agreed and published it with the new name of "guanine" in 1846. [REDACTED] The dictionary definition of guano at Wiktionary Guano Guano (Spanish from Quechua : wanu )
640-614: A rebellion on Navassa Island in 1889 where black workers killed their white overseers. In defending the workers, lawyer Everett J. Waring argued that the men could not be tried by U.S. law because the guano islands were not legally part of the country. The case went to the Supreme Court of the United States where it was decided in Jones v. United States (1890) . The Court decided that Navassa Island and other guano islands were legally part of
768-457: A rebellion on Navassa Island in 1889 where black workers killed their white overseers. In defending the workers, lawyer Everett J. Waring argued that the men could not be tried by U.S. law because the guano islands were not legally part of the country. The case went to the Supreme Court of the United States where it was decided in Jones v. United States (1890) . The Court decided that Navassa Island and other guano islands were legally part of
896-461: A cave can result in the extinction of species that rely on their guano. Unsustainable harvesting of bat guano may cause bats to abandon their roost. Demand for guano rapidly declined after 1910 with the development of the Haber–Bosch process for extracting nitrogen from the atmosphere. Seabird guano is the fecal excrement from marine birds and has an organic matter content greater than 40%, and
1024-408: A cave can result in the extinction of species that rely on their guano. Unsustainable harvesting of bat guano may cause bats to abandon their roost. Demand for guano rapidly declined after 1910 with the development of the Haber–Bosch process for extracting nitrogen from the atmosphere. Seabird guano is the fecal excrement from marine birds and has an organic matter content greater than 40%, and
1152-484: A daily output of 100 lb (45 kg) of saltpetre, produced from 2,500 lb (1,100 kg) of guano from two area caves. From the 1930s, Bat Cave mine in Arizona was used for guano extraction, though it cost more to develop than it was worth. U.S. Guano Corporation bought the property in 1958 and invested 3.5 million dollars to make it operational; actual guano deposits in the cave were one percent of predicted and
1280-435: A daily output of 100 lb (45 kg) of saltpetre, produced from 2,500 lb (1,100 kg) of guano from two area caves. From the 1930s, Bat Cave mine in Arizona was used for guano extraction, though it cost more to develop than it was worth. U.S. Guano Corporation bought the property in 1958 and invested 3.5 million dollars to make it operational; actual guano deposits in the cave were one percent of predicted and
1408-604: A deal to commercialize guano export among a merchant house in Liverpool , a group of French businessmen, and the Peruvian government. This agreement resulted in the abolition of all preexisting claims to Peruvian guano; thereafter, it was the exclusive resource of the State. By nationalizing its guano resources, the Peruvian government was able to collect royalties on its sale, becoming the country's largest source of revenue. Some of this income
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#17330933462651536-454: A deal to commercialize guano export among a merchant house in Liverpool , a group of French businessmen, and the Peruvian government. This agreement resulted in the abolition of all preexisting claims to Peruvian guano; thereafter, it was the exclusive resource of the State. By nationalizing its guano resources, the Peruvian government was able to collect royalties on its sale, becoming the country's largest source of revenue. Some of this income
1664-536: A factory in Germany began the first large-scale synthesis of ammonia using German chemist Fritz Haber 's catalytic process . The scaling of this energy-intensive process meant that farmers could cease practices such as crop rotation with nitrogen-fixing legumes or the application of naturally derived fertilizers such as guano. The international trade of guano and nitrates such as Chile saltpetre declined as artificially synthesized fertilizers became more widely used. With
1792-486: A factory in Germany began the first large-scale synthesis of ammonia using German chemist Fritz Haber 's catalytic process . The scaling of this energy-intensive process meant that farmers could cease practices such as crop rotation with nitrogen-fixing legumes or the application of naturally derived fertilizers such as guano. The international trade of guano and nitrates such as Chile saltpetre declined as artificially synthesized fertilizers became more widely used. With
1920-566: A fertilizer was eclipsed by Chile saltpetre in the form of caliche (a sedimentary rock ) extraction from the interior of the Atacama Desert , close to the guano areas. The Guano Age ended with the War of the Pacific (1879–1883), which saw Chilean marines invade coastal Bolivia to claim its guano and saltpetre resources. Knowing that Bolivia and Peru had a mutual defense agreement, Chile mounted
2048-415: A fertilizer was eclipsed by Chile saltpetre in the form of caliche (a sedimentary rock ) extraction from the interior of the Atacama Desert , close to the guano areas. The Guano Age ended with the War of the Pacific (1879–1883), which saw Chilean marines invade coastal Bolivia to claim its guano and saltpetre resources. Knowing that Bolivia and Peru had a mutual defense agreement, Chile mounted
2176-500: A popular product in Europe until the 19th century. In November 1802, Prussian geographer and explorer Alexander von Humboldt first encountered guano and began investigating its fertilizing properties at Callao in Peru, and his subsequent writings on this topic made the subject well known in Europe. Although Europeans knew of its fertilizing properties, guano was not widely used before this time. Cornish chemist Humphry Davy delivered
2304-451: A popular product in Europe until the 19th century. In November 1802, Prussian geographer and explorer Alexander von Humboldt first encountered guano and began investigating its fertilizing properties at Callao in Peru, and his subsequent writings on this topic made the subject well known in Europe. Although Europeans knew of its fertilizing properties, guano was not widely used before this time. Cornish chemist Humphry Davy delivered
2432-636: A preemptive strike on Peru, resulting in its occupation of the Tarapacá , which included Peru's guano islands. With the Treaty of Ancón of 1884, the War of the Pacific ended. Bolivia ceded its entire coastline to Chile, which also gained half of Peru's guano income from the 1880s and its guano islands. The conflict ended with Chilean control over the most valuable nitrogen resources in the world. Chile's national treasury grew by 900% between 1879 and 1902 thanks to taxes coming from
2560-493: A preemptive strike on Peru, resulting in its occupation of the Tarapacá , which included Peru's guano islands. With the Treaty of Ancón of 1884, the War of the Pacific ended. Bolivia ceded its entire coastline to Chile, which also gained half of Peru's guano income from the 1880s and its guano islands. The conflict ended with Chilean control over the most valuable nitrogen resources in the world. Chile's national treasury grew by 900% between 1879 and 1902 thanks to taxes coming from
2688-471: A series of lectures which he compiled into an 1813 bestselling book about the role of nitrogenous manure as a fertilizer, Elements of Agricultural Chemistry . It highlighted the special efficacy of Peruvian guano, noting that it made the "sterile plains" of Peru fruitful. Though Europe had marine seabird colonies and thus, guano, it was of poorer quality because its potency was leached by high levels of rainfall and humidity . Elements of Agricultural Chemistry
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#17330933462652816-471: A series of lectures which he compiled into an 1813 bestselling book about the role of nitrogenous manure as a fertilizer, Elements of Agricultural Chemistry . It highlighted the special efficacy of Peruvian guano, noting that it made the "sterile plains" of Peru fruitful. Though Europe had marine seabird colonies and thus, guano, it was of poorer quality because its potency was leached by high levels of rainfall and humidity . Elements of Agricultural Chemistry
2944-434: Is a source of nitrogen (N) and available phosphate (P 2 O 5 ). Unlike most mammals, birds do not excrete urea , but uric acid , so that the amount of nitrogen per volume is much higher than in other animal excrement. Seabird guano contains plant nutrients including nitrogen , phosphorus , calcium and potassium . Bat guano is partially decomposed bat excrement and has an organic matter content greater than 40%; it
3072-434: Is a source of nitrogen (N) and available phosphate (P 2 O 5 ). Unlike most mammals, birds do not excrete urea , but uric acid , so that the amount of nitrogen per volume is much higher than in other animal excrement. Seabird guano contains plant nutrients including nitrogen , phosphorus , calcium and potassium . Bat guano is partially decomposed bat excrement and has an organic matter content greater than 40%; it
3200-439: Is a source of nitrogen, and may contain up to 6% available phosphate (P 2 O 5 ). The feces of insectivorous bats consists of fine particles of insect exoskeleton , which are largely composed of chitin . Elements found in large concentrations include nitrogen , phosphorus , potassium and trace elements needed for plant growth. Bat guano is slightly alkaline with an average pH of 7.25. Chitin from insect exoskeletons
3328-439: Is a source of nitrogen, and may contain up to 6% available phosphate (P 2 O 5 ). The feces of insectivorous bats consists of fine particles of insect exoskeleton , which are largely composed of chitin . Elements found in large concentrations include nitrogen , phosphorus , potassium and trace elements needed for plant growth. Bat guano is slightly alkaline with an average pH of 7.25. Chitin from insect exoskeletons
3456-428: Is an essential compound needed by soil fungi to grow and expand. Chitin is a major component of fungal cell wall membranes. The growth of beneficial fungi adds to soil fertility. Bat guano composition varies between species with different diets. Insectivorous bats are the only species that congregate in large enough numbers to produce sufficient guano for sustainable harvesting. The word "guano" originates from
3584-428: Is an essential compound needed by soil fungi to grow and expand. Chitin is a major component of fungal cell wall membranes. The growth of beneficial fungi adds to soil fertility. Bat guano composition varies between species with different diets. Insectivorous bats are the only species that congregate in large enough numbers to produce sufficient guano for sustainable harvesting. The word "guano" originates from
3712-1070: Is characterized by having started since the times of the Spanish colony in Peru. Concentrated in and around Lima , these first Italians (a few hundred only) mostly came from the Genoa area. Many of them achieved first-level political-economic positions in colonial and postcolonial Peruvian society. The presence of Ligurians in Peru since the 16th century can be explained by the bond that the Republic of Genoa had with Spain. They settled in Peru mostly to engage in trade and navigation. Between 1532 and 1560, 50 Italians established in Lima (Viceroyalty of Peru) and Callao , mostly from Liguria and Tuscany , such as Martin from Florence , Pietro Catagno, Pietro Martín from Sicily (all of them involved in Atahualpa's capture), Juan Bautista Pastene , born in Genoa in 1505 and also present since
3840-585: Is easy to distinguish Coolies who have been at the islands a short time from the new comers. They soon become emaciated and their faces have a wild desparing expression. That they are worked to death is as apparent as that the hack horses in our cities are used up in the same manner. Hundreds or thousands of Pacific Islanders , especially Native Hawaiians , traveled or were blackbirded to the U.S.-held and Peruvian guano islands for work, including Howland Island , Jarvis Island , and Baker Island . While most Hawaiians were literate, they could usually not read English;
3968-585: Is easy to distinguish Coolies who have been at the islands a short time from the new comers. They soon become emaciated and their faces have a wild desparing expression. That they are worked to death is as apparent as that the hack horses in our cities are used up in the same manner. Hundreds or thousands of Pacific Islanders , especially Native Hawaiians , traveled or were blackbirded to the U.S.-held and Peruvian guano islands for work, including Howland Island , Jarvis Island , and Baker Island . While most Hawaiians were literate, they could usually not read English;
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4096-477: Is hypothesized that Egyptian fruit bats , which are native to Africa and the Middle East, can spread Marburg virus to each other through contact with infected secretions such as guano, but a 2018 review concluded that more studies are necessary to determine the specific mechanisms of exposure that cause Marburg virus disease in humans. Exposure to guano could be a route of transmission to humans. As early as in
4224-423: Is hypothesized that Egyptian fruit bats , which are native to Africa and the Middle East, can spread Marburg virus to each other through contact with infected secretions such as guano, but a 2018 review concluded that more studies are necessary to determine the specific mechanisms of exposure that cause Marburg virus disease in humans. Exposure to guano could be a route of transmission to humans. As early as in
4352-476: Is integral to the existence of endangered cave fauna. The critically endangered Shelta Cave crayfish feeds on guano and other detritus . The Ozark cavefish , a U.S. federally listed species , also consumes guano. The loss of bats from a cave can result in declines or extinctions of other species that rely on their guano. A 1987 cave flood resulted in the death of its bat colony; the Valdina Farms salamander
4480-421: Is integral to the existence of endangered cave fauna. The critically endangered Shelta Cave crayfish feeds on guano and other detritus . The Ozark cavefish , a U.S. federally listed species , also consumes guano. The loss of bats from a cave can result in declines or extinctions of other species that rely on their guano. A 1987 cave flood resulted in the death of its bat colony; the Valdina Farms salamander
4608-410: Is inundated by the guano's nutrients, causing algae to grow more rapidly and coalesce into algal mats . These algal mats are in turn colonized by invertebrates. The abundance of nutrients offshore of guano islands also supports coral reef ecosystems. Cave ecosystems are often limited by nutrient availability. Bats bring nutrients into these ecosystems via their excretions, however, which are often
4736-410: Is inundated by the guano's nutrients, causing algae to grow more rapidly and coalesce into algal mats . These algal mats are in turn colonized by invertebrates. The abundance of nutrients offshore of guano islands also supports coral reef ecosystems. Cave ecosystems are often limited by nutrient availability. Bats bring nutrients into these ecosystems via their excretions, however, which are often
4864-462: Is more than twice the average national monthly income of $ 300. Workers also have health insurance , meals, and eight-hour shifts. Guano is one of the habitats of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum , which can cause the disease histoplasmosis in humans, cats , and dogs . H. capsulatum grows best in the nitrogen-rich conditions present in guano. In the United States, histoplasmosis affects 3.4 adults per 100,000 over age 65, with higher rates in
4992-462: Is more than twice the average national monthly income of $ 300. Workers also have health insurance , meals, and eight-hour shifts. Guano is one of the habitats of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum , which can cause the disease histoplasmosis in humans, cats , and dogs . H. capsulatum grows best in the nitrogen-rich conditions present in guano. In the United States, histoplasmosis affects 3.4 adults per 100,000 over age 65, with higher rates in
5120-534: Is now likely extinct as a result. Bat guano also has a role in shaping caves by making them larger. It has been estimated that 70–95% of the total volume of Gomantong cave in Borneo is due to biological processes such as guano excretion, as the acidity of the guano weathers the rocky substrate. The presence of high densities of bats in a cave is predicted to cause the erosion of 1 metre (3 ft) of rock over 30,000 years. There are several references to guano in
5248-486: Is now likely extinct as a result. Bat guano also has a role in shaping caves by making them larger. It has been estimated that 70–95% of the total volume of Gomantong cave in Borneo is due to biological processes such as guano excretion, as the acidity of the guano weathers the rocky substrate. The presence of high densities of bats in a cave is predicted to cause the erosion of 1 metre (3 ft) of rock over 30,000 years. There are several references to guano in
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5376-465: Is the accumulated excrement of seabirds or bats . Guano is a highly effective fertilizer due to the high content of nitrogen , phosphate , and potassium , all key nutrients essential for plant growth. Guano was also, to a lesser extent, sought for the production of gunpowder and other explosive materials. The 19th-century seabird guano trade played a pivotal role in the development of modern input-intensive farming . The demand for guano spurred
5504-465: Is the accumulated excrement of seabirds or bats . Guano is a highly effective fertilizer due to the high content of nitrogen , phosphate , and potassium , all key nutrients essential for plant growth. Guano was also, to a lesser extent, sought for the production of gunpowder and other explosive materials. The 19th-century seabird guano trade played a pivotal role in the development of modern input-intensive farming . The demand for guano spurred
5632-453: Is very rare; less than 1% of those infected develop symptoms. Only patients with more severe cases require medical attention, and only about 1% of acute cases are fatal. It is a much more serious illness for the immunocompromised , however. Histoplasmosis is the first symptom of HIV/AIDS in 50–75% of patients, and results in death for 39–58% of those with HIV/AIDS. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that
5760-453: Is very rare; less than 1% of those infected develop symptoms. Only patients with more severe cases require medical attention, and only about 1% of acute cases are fatal. It is a much more serious illness for the immunocompromised , however. Histoplasmosis is the first symptom of HIV/AIDS in 50–75% of patients, and results in death for 39–58% of those with HIV/AIDS. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that
5888-836: The Colegio Italiano Antonio Raimondi of Lima, founded in 1930, their major educational center, which also aims to spread the Italian language , and in the newspaper Il Messaggero Italo-peruviano their best informer in the Italian language. As for education, the first Italian-language school in Peru was founded in 1872, followed by many others. Given the strong presence of Italians of Ligurian ancestry in Peru, Peruvian cuisine has been influenced by Italian cuisine , especially Ligurian. Examples of Ligurian dishes commonly eaten in Peru are spaghetti with pesto sauce , torta pasqualina [ it ] , and focaccia . Guano Guano (Spanish from Quechua : wanu )
6016-611: The Midwestern United States (6.1 cases per 100,000). In addition to the United States, H. capsulatum is found in Central and South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Of 105 outbreaks in the U.S. from 1938–2013, seventeen occurred after exposure to a chicken coop while nine occurred after exposure to a cave. Birds or their droppings were present in 56% of outbreaks, while bats or their droppings were present in 23%. Developing any symptoms after exposure to H. capsulatum
6144-495: The Midwestern United States (6.1 cases per 100,000). In addition to the United States, H. capsulatum is found in Central and South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Of 105 outbreaks in the U.S. from 1938–2013, seventeen occurred after exposure to a chicken coop while nine occurred after exposure to a cave. Birds or their droppings were present in 56% of outbreaks, while bats or their droppings were present in 23%. Developing any symptoms after exposure to H. capsulatum
6272-452: The Sociedad de Inmigración Europea ("European Immigration Society") was founded in Peru. Its objective was promoting Old World immigration by covering the costs of their journeys and financially supporting them during their first settler years in Peru. Furthermore, many Italians came in search for a better future, upon the arrival they established themselves in small business. One such family
6400-486: The 18th century there are reports of travellers complaining about the unhealthy air of Arica and Iquique resulting from abundant bird spilling. Colonial birds and their guano deposits have an outsized role on the surrounding ecosystem. Bird guano stimulates productivity , though species richness may be lower on guano islands than islands without the deposits. Guano islands have a greater abundance of detritivorous beetles than islands without guano. The intertidal zone
6528-486: The 18th century there are reports of travellers complaining about the unhealthy air of Arica and Iquique resulting from abundant bird spilling. Colonial birds and their guano deposits have an outsized role on the surrounding ecosystem. Bird guano stimulates productivity , though species richness may be lower on guano islands than islands without the deposits. Guano islands have a greater abundance of detritivorous beetles than islands without guano. The intertidal zone
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#17330933462656656-525: The 20th century the Ligurian emigration ended and there was a consistent arrival of Venetians and southerners, especially from Basilicata . In 1910 there were only 6,000 Italians, concentrated in Lima and its port Callao. After World War II there was a modest recovery of the influx of Italians to Peru, but in a small number if compared to that which went to other South American states (such as Venezuela and Argentina ). The Italians numbered 3,774 in 1940, almost
6784-547: The 650 pulperías in Lima, about 500 were owned by Italians. Furthermore, still in the 19th century, the Italians were the Peruvian ethnic group that mostly dealt with the cultivation of vegetables , so much so that almost all the fields cultivated with vegetables in the surroundings of Lima and Callao were cultivated by Italians. However, the wealthiest Italian immigrants were those who devoted themselves to maritime trade, especially guano. Some of them did amass huge wealth. In 1872,
6912-596: The Andean indigenous language Quechua , where it refers to any form of dung used as an agricultural fertilizer. Archaeological evidence suggests that Andean people collected seabird guano from small islands and points off the desert coast of Peru for use as a soil amendment for well over 1,500 years and perhaps as long as 5,000 years. Spanish colonial documents suggest that the rulers of the Inca Empire greatly valued guano, restricted access to it, and punished any disturbance of
7040-494: The Andean indigenous language Quechua , where it refers to any form of dung used as an agricultural fertilizer. Archaeological evidence suggests that Andean people collected seabird guano from small islands and points off the desert coast of Peru for use as a soil amendment for well over 1,500 years and perhaps as long as 5,000 years. Spanish colonial documents suggest that the rulers of the Inca Empire greatly valued guano, restricted access to it, and punished any disturbance of
7168-465: The Peruvian government in 1863; only twelve of 800 slaves survived the journey. On Navassa Island, the guano mining company switched from white convicts to largely black laborers after the American Civil War. Black laborers from Baltimore claimed that they were misled into signing contracts with stories of mostly fruit-picking, not guano mining, and "access to beautiful women". Instead, the work
7296-404: The Peruvian government in 1863; only twelve of 800 slaves survived the journey. On Navassa Island, the guano mining company switched from white convicts to largely black laborers after the American Civil War. Black laborers from Baltimore claimed that they were misled into signing contracts with stories of mostly fruit-picking, not guano mining, and "access to beautiful women". Instead, the work
7424-623: The Rebellion of Gonzalo Pizarro were Juan Bautista (Genoa, mariner), Francisco Bonifacio (Savoy) and Baptista Calvo (Genoa). Other Italians were Urbano Centurione (Genoa), merchant; Estebano Cintana (Italy), mariner; Antonio de Ecogua (Genoa), mariner; Lorenzo Fabiano (Italy); Tomas Farco (Italy); Nicolas Feo (Savoy); Bernardo Genoves (Genoa); Leon Pancaldo (Savoy), mariner; Bartolome Rabano (Italy), boatswain; Francisco Ragano (Italy); Tommaso Risso (Florence), nobleman; Juan Bautista Troche (Ventimiglia); Juan Pedro de Vivaldo (Genoa), sailing master. During
7552-595: The U.S. American historian Daniel Immerwahr claimed that by establishing these land claims as constitutional, the Court laid the "basis for the legal foundation for the U.S. empire ". Other countries also used their desire for guano as a reason to expand their empires. The United Kingdom claimed Kiritimati and Malden Island for the British Empire . Others nations that claimed guano islands included Australia, France , Germany , Hawaii , Japan , and Mexico . In 1913,
7680-491: The U.S. American historian Daniel Immerwahr claimed that by establishing these land claims as constitutional, the Court laid the "basis for the legal foundation for the U.S. empire ". Other countries also used their desire for guano as a reason to expand their empires. The United Kingdom claimed Kiritimati and Malden Island for the British Empire . Others nations that claimed guano islands included Australia, France , Germany , Hawaii , Japan , and Mexico . In 1913,
7808-497: The arts. In his 1845 poem "Guanosong", German author Joseph Victor von Scheffel used a humorous verse to take a position in the popular polemic against Hegel 's Naturphilosophie . The poem starts with an allusion to Heinrich Heine 's Lorelei and may be sung to the same tune. The poem ends, however, with the blunt statement of a Swabian rapeseed farmer from Böblingen who praises the seagulls of Peru as providing better manure even than his fellow countryman Hegel. This refuted
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#17330933462657936-497: The arts. In his 1845 poem "Guanosong", German author Joseph Victor von Scheffel used a humorous verse to take a position in the popular polemic against Hegel 's Naturphilosophie . The poem starts with an allusion to Heinrich Heine 's Lorelei and may be sung to the same tune. The poem ends, however, with the blunt statement of a Swabian rapeseed farmer from Böblingen who praises the seagulls of Peru as providing better manure even than his fellow countryman Hegel. This refuted
8064-813: The bats are not present, such as when migratory bats are gone for the season or when non-migratory bats are out foraging at night. Guano mining in Peru was at first done with black slaves. After Peru formally ended slavery , it sought another source of cheap labor. In the 1840s and 1850s, thousands of men were blackbirded (coerced or kidnapped) from the Pacific islands and southern China. Thousands of coolies from South China worked as "virtual slaves" mining guano. By 1852, Chinese laborers comprised two-thirds of Peru's guano miners; others who mined guano included convicts and forced laborers paying off debts . Chinese laborers agreed to work for eight years in exchange for passage from China, though many were misled that they were headed to California 's gold mines. Conditions on
8192-813: The bats are not present, such as when migratory bats are gone for the season or when non-migratory bats are out foraging at night. Guano mining in Peru was at first done with black slaves. After Peru formally ended slavery , it sought another source of cheap labor. In the 1840s and 1850s, thousands of men were blackbirded (coerced or kidnapped) from the Pacific islands and southern China. Thousands of coolies from South China worked as "virtual slaves" mining guano. By 1852, Chinese laborers comprised two-thirds of Peru's guano miners; others who mined guano included convicts and forced laborers paying off debts . Chinese laborers agreed to work for eight years in exchange for passage from China, though many were misled that they were headed to California 's gold mines. Conditions on
8320-1466: The beginning of the Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire . Research done by historian Alberto Boscolo in his work Presencia italiana en Andalucía: Siglos XIV-XVII , revealed that during the time of Pizarro these Italians were present in Peru: Jeronimo Bacarel (Sicily), merchant cattleman; Francisco de Bolonia (Bologna); Nicolao del Benino (Florence), merchant; Francisco Rosso (Naples),conquistador; Sebastiano Castro (Sicily); Pedro Catano (Italy), merchant; Juan Antonio Corso (Corsica), merchant; Bartolome Ferrer (Genoa), mariner merchant; Martin de Florencia (Italy), conquistador; Antonio Genoves (Genoa); Catalina la Genovesa (Valdepenaa); Esteban Genoves (Genoa), conquistador; Jacomo Genoves (Genoa); Rostran Genoves (Genoa), carpenter; Simon Genoves (Genoa), conquistador; Isabella Gentil (Seville); Cesare Maneo (Naples); Pedro Milanes (Milan), conquistador; Marco Negro (Venice); Francisco Neri (Florence), merchant; Juan de Niza (Nizza aka Nice), conquistador; Jacome Pablo (Venice); Pedro Pinelo (Italy), merchant; Diego de Pisa (Pisa), conquistador; Antonio del Solar (Median del Campo); Alonso Toscano (Tuscany), merchant; Juan Toscano (Tuscany), religious; Pedro Toscano (Tuscany), merchant; Fray Francisco Martinez (Tuscany), religious. Italians who participated in
8448-466: The birds with death. The guanay cormorant is historically the most abundant and important producer of guano. Other important guano-producing bird species off the coast of Peru are the Peruvian pelican and the Peruvian booby . The earliest European records noting the use of guano as fertilizer date back to 1548. Although the first shipments of guano reached Spain as early as 1700, it did not become
8576-416: The birds with death. The guanay cormorant is historically the most abundant and important producer of guano. Other important guano-producing bird species off the coast of Peru are the Peruvian pelican and the Peruvian booby . The earliest European records noting the use of guano as fertilizer date back to 1548. Although the first shipments of guano reached Spain as early as 1700, it did not become
8704-424: The capital and other large cities. It is estimated that the descendants amount to about 500,000 people, corresponding to about 1.6% of the total population, the second largest community after the Spanish one. There are also a large number of Peruvian families with Italian surnames for which there are no documents officially proving the presence, in their family tree, of Italian ancestors. The Italian Peruvians have in
8832-869: The cave as a roost, as happened when Robertson Cave in Australia had a hole opened in its ceiling for guano harvesting. Guano harvesting may also introduce artificial light into caves; one cave in the U.S. state of New Mexico was abandoned by its bat colony after the installation of electric lights. In addition to harming bats by necessitating they find another roost, guano harvesting techniques can ultimately harm human livelihood as well. Harming or killing bats means that less guano will be produced, resulting in unsustainable harvesting practices. In contrast, sustainable harvesting practices do not negatively impact bat colonies nor other cave fauna. The International Union for Conservation of Nature 's (IUCN) 2014 recommendations for sustainable guano harvesting include extracting guano when
8960-817: The cave as a roost, as happened when Robertson Cave in Australia had a hole opened in its ceiling for guano harvesting. Guano harvesting may also introduce artificial light into caves; one cave in the U.S. state of New Mexico was abandoned by its bat colony after the installation of electric lights. In addition to harming bats by necessitating they find another roost, guano harvesting techniques can ultimately harm human livelihood as well. Harming or killing bats means that less guano will be produced, resulting in unsustainable harvesting practices. In contrast, sustainable harvesting practices do not negatively impact bat colonies nor other cave fauna. The International Union for Conservation of Nature 's (IUCN) 2014 recommendations for sustainable guano harvesting include extracting guano when
9088-570: The coast of Namibia , and surrounding islands to Great Britain. Guano pirating took off in other regions as well, causing prices to plummet and more consumers to try it. The biggest markets for guano from 1840–1879 were in Great Britain, the Low Countries , Germany, and the United States. By the late 1860s, it became apparent that Peru's most productive guano site, the Chincha Islands ,
9216-402: The coast of Namibia , and surrounding islands to Great Britain. Guano pirating took off in other regions as well, causing prices to plummet and more consumers to try it. The biggest markets for guano from 1840–1879 were in Great Britain, the Low Countries , Germany, and the United States. By the late 1860s, it became apparent that Peru's most productive guano site, the Chincha Islands ,
9344-422: The coasts of the country. Again from Liguria, many peasants fleeing poverty began to emigrate to Peru. The latter, having arrived in Peru, dedicated themselves to the cultivation of the land and to small trade. This migration of Italians began to be consistent starting from 1840 thanks to the conspicuous economic growth of Peru, which was caused by the export of guano . Only after the unification of Italy in 1861
9472-593: The contract they received in their own language lacked key amendments that the English version had. Because of this, the Hawaiian language contract was often missing key information, such as the departure date, the length of the contract, and the name of the company for which they would be working. When they arrived at their destination to begin mining, they learned that both contracts were largely meaningless in terms of work conditions. Instead, their overseer (commonly referred to as
9600-492: The contract they received in their own language lacked key amendments that the English version had. Because of this, the Hawaiian language contract was often missing key information, such as the departure date, the length of the contract, and the name of the company for which they would be working. When they arrived at their destination to begin mining, they learned that both contracts were largely meaningless in terms of work conditions. Instead, their overseer (commonly referred to as
9728-524: The cultivation of cotton . The Italian immigrants in Peru were mostly merchants, who were joined by a small group of wealthy entrepreneurs. An Italian consul who traveled to various countries in South America said: "Italians are rich, very industrious and perhaps they are more active than in any other country in America." Again from a commercial point of view, in a document dated in 1863, it is reported that of
9856-855: The dominant energy resource of a cave. Many cave species depend on bat guano for sustenance, directly or indirectly. Because cave-roosting bats are often highly colonial , they can deposit substantial quantities of nutrients into caves. The largest colony of bats in the world at Bracken Cave (about 20 million individuals) deposit 50,000 kg (110,000 lb) of guano into the cave every year. Even smaller colonies have relatively large impacts, with one colony of 3,000 gray bats annually depositing 9 kg (20 lb) of guano into their cave. Invertebrates inhabit guano piles, including fly larvae , nematodes , springtails , beetles , mites , pseudoscorpions , thrips , silverfish , moths , harvestmen , spiders , isopods , millipedes , centipedes , and barklice . The invertebrate communities associated with
9984-855: The dominant energy resource of a cave. Many cave species depend on bat guano for sustenance, directly or indirectly. Because cave-roosting bats are often highly colonial , they can deposit substantial quantities of nutrients into caves. The largest colony of bats in the world at Bracken Cave (about 20 million individuals) deposit 50,000 kg (110,000 lb) of guano into the cave every year. Even smaller colonies have relatively large impacts, with one colony of 3,000 gray bats annually depositing 9 kg (20 lb) of guano into their cave. Invertebrates inhabit guano piles, including fly larvae , nematodes , springtails , beetles , mites , pseudoscorpions , thrips , silverfish , moths , harvestmen , spiders , isopods , millipedes , centipedes , and barklice . The invertebrate communities associated with
10112-420: The guano depends on the bat species' feeding guild : frugivorous bat guano has the greatest invertebrate diversity. Some invertebrates feed directly on the guano, while others consume the fungi that use it as a growth medium. Predators such as spiders depend on guano to support their prey base. Vertebrates consume guano as well, including the bullhead catfish and larvae of the grotto salamander . Bat guano
10240-420: The guano depends on the bat species' feeding guild : frugivorous bat guano has the greatest invertebrate diversity. Some invertebrates feed directly on the guano, while others consume the fungi that use it as a growth medium. Predators such as spiders depend on guano to support their prey base. Vertebrates consume guano as well, including the bullhead catfish and larvae of the grotto salamander . Bat guano
10368-429: The guano islands were very poor, commonly resulting in floggings , unrest, and suicide . Workers experienced lung damage by inhaling guano dust, were buried alive by falling piles of guano, and risked falling into the ocean. After visiting the guano islands, U.S. politician George Washington Peck wrote: I observed Coolies shoveling and wheeling as if for dear life and yet their backs were covered with great welts...It
10496-429: The guano islands were very poor, commonly resulting in floggings , unrest, and suicide . Workers experienced lung damage by inhaling guano dust, were buried alive by falling piles of guano, and risked falling into the ocean. After visiting the guano islands, U.S. politician George Washington Peck wrote: I observed Coolies shoveling and wheeling as if for dear life and yet their backs were covered with great welts...It
10624-402: The guano. The use of excavation machinery is not only impractical due to the terrain but also prohibited because it would frighten the seabirds. The guano is then placed in sacks and carried to sieves , where impurities are removed. Similarly, harvesting bat guano in caves was and is manual. In Puerto Rico , cave entrances were enlarged to facilitate access and extraction. Guano was freed from
10752-402: The guano. The use of excavation machinery is not only impractical due to the terrain but also prohibited because it would frighten the seabirds. The guano is then placed in sacks and carried to sieves , where impurities are removed. Similarly, harvesting bat guano in caves was and is manual. In Puerto Rico , cave entrances were enlarged to facilitate access and extraction. Guano was freed from
10880-440: The human colonization of remote bird islands in many parts of the world. Unsustainable seabird guano mining processes can result in permanent habitat destruction and the loss of millions of seabirds. Bat guano is found in caves throughout the world. Many cave ecosystems are wholly dependent on bats to provide nutrients via their guano which supports bacteria , fungi , invertebrates , and vertebrates . The loss of bats from
11008-440: The human colonization of remote bird islands in many parts of the world. Unsustainable seabird guano mining processes can result in permanent habitat destruction and the loss of millions of seabirds. Bat guano is found in caves throughout the world. Many cave ecosystems are wholly dependent on bats to provide nutrients via their guano which supports bacteria , fungi , invertebrates , and vertebrates . The loss of bats from
11136-448: The immunocompromised avoid exploring caves or old buildings, cleaning chicken coops, or disturbing soil where guano is present. Rabies , which can affect humans who have been bitten by infected mammals including bats, cannot be transmitted through bat guano. A 2011 study of bat guano viromes in the U.S. states of Texas and California recovered no viruses that are pathogenic to humans, nor any close relatives of pathogenic viruses. It
11264-448: The immunocompromised avoid exploring caves or old buildings, cleaning chicken coops, or disturbing soil where guano is present. Rabies , which can affect humans who have been bitten by infected mammals including bats, cannot be transmitted through bat guano. A 2011 study of bat guano viromes in the U.S. states of Texas and California recovered no viruses that are pathogenic to humans, nor any close relatives of pathogenic viruses. It
11392-631: The last decades of Spanish dominion in Peru, the number of Italians in Peru grew faster than in previous centuries (most of them came from Genoa). The richest ones were related to the marine commerce while the rest of Italians worked at small family-run business (such as grocery stores) or in larger enterprises along with their fellow Italians, as they were relatively skilled. The pioneers of the Italian immigration to Peru were Antonio Dagnino, who established in Callao in 1802 and Felix Valega, who arrived, in 1806. The best known Italian Peruvian in this historical period
11520-524: The late 1800s, approximately 53 million seabirds lived on the twenty-two islands. As of 2011, only 4.2 million seabirds lived there. After realizing the depletion of guano in the Guano Age, the Peruvian government recognized that it needed to conserve the seabirds. In 1906, American zoologist Robert Ervin Coker was hired by the Peruvian government to create management plans for its marine species, including
11648-424: The late 1800s, approximately 53 million seabirds lived on the twenty-two islands. As of 2011, only 4.2 million seabirds lived there. After realizing the depletion of guano in the Guano Age, the Peruvian government recognized that it needed to conserve the seabirds. In 1906, American zoologist Robert Ervin Coker was hired by the Peruvian government to create management plans for its marine species, including
11776-526: The latest farming experiments, including guano. In an effort to impress the upper class around him and disguise his low-class origins, Jorrocks references guano in conversation at every chance he can. At one point, he exclaims, "Guano!" along with two other varieties of fertilizer, to which the Duke replies, "I see you understand it all!" Guano is also the namesake for one of the nucleobases in RNA and DNA : guanine ,
11904-434: The latest farming experiments, including guano. In an effort to impress the upper class around him and disguise his low-class origins, Jorrocks references guano in conversation at every chance he can. At one point, he exclaims, "Guano!" along with two other varieties of fertilizer, to which the Duke replies, "I see you understand it all!" Guano is also the namesake for one of the nucleobases in RNA and DNA : guanine ,
12032-542: The mine was abandoned in 1960. In Australia, the first documented claim on Naracoorte 's Bat Cave guano deposits was in 1867. Guano mining in the country remained a localized and small industry. In modern times, bat guano is used in low levels in developed countries . It remains an important resource in developing countries , particularly in Asia. Coring accumulations of bat guano can be useful in determining past climate conditions. The level of rainfall, for example, impacts
12160-495: The mine was abandoned in 1960. In Australia, the first documented claim on Naracoorte 's Bat Cave guano deposits was in 1867. Guano mining in the country remained a localized and small industry. In modern times, bat guano is used in low levels in developed countries . It remains an important resource in developing countries , particularly in Asia. Coring accumulations of bat guano can be useful in determining past climate conditions. The level of rainfall, for example, impacts
12288-683: The newly acquired lands. The demand for guano led the United States to pass the Guano Islands Act in 1856, which gave U.S. citizens discovering a source of guano on an unclaimed island exclusive rights to the deposits. In 1857, the U.S. began annexing uninhabited islands in the Pacific and Caribbean, totaling nearly 100, though some islands claimed under the Act did not end up having guano mining operations established on them. Several of these islands are still officially U.S. territories. Conditions on annexed guano islands were poor for workers, resulting in
12416-578: The newly acquired lands. The demand for guano led the United States to pass the Guano Islands Act in 1856, which gave U.S. citizens discovering a source of guano on an unclaimed island exclusive rights to the deposits. In 1857, the U.S. began annexing uninhabited islands in the Pacific and Caribbean, totaling nearly 100, though some islands claimed under the Act did not end up having guano mining operations established on them. Several of these islands are still officially U.S. territories. Conditions on annexed guano islands were poor for workers, resulting in
12544-542: The northern regions ( Liguria , Piedmont , Tuscany and Lombardy ). Giuseppe Garibaldi arrived to Peru in 1851, as well as other Italians who participated in the Milan rebellion like Giuseppe Eboli, Steban Siccoli, Antonio Raimondi and Arrigoni. Subsequently, there was a decline in them, as a result of the war between Chile and Peru. The great wave of Italian migration to Peru ended around 1880, after which Italians began to arrive in Peru in much smaller numbers. From 1880, there
12672-422: The relative frequency of nitrogen isotopes . In times of higher rainfall, N is more common. Bat guano also contains pollen , which can be used to identify prior plant assemblages. A layer of charcoal recovered from a guano core in the U.S. state of Alabama was seen as evidence that a Woodlands tribe inhabited the cave for some time, leaving charcoal via the fires they lit. Stable isotope analysis of bat guano
12800-422: The relative frequency of nitrogen isotopes . In times of higher rainfall, N is more common. Bat guano also contains pollen , which can be used to identify prior plant assemblages. A layer of charcoal recovered from a guano core in the U.S. state of Alabama was seen as evidence that a Woodlands tribe inhabited the cave for some time, leaving charcoal via the fires they lit. Stable isotope analysis of bat guano
12928-703: The rising popularity of organic food in the twenty-first century, the demand for guano has started to rise again. In the U.S., bat guano was harvested from caves as early as the 1780s to manufacture gunpowder . During the American Civil War (1861–1865), the Union 's blockade of the southern Confederate States of America meant that the Confederacy resorted to mining guano from caves to produce saltpetre . One Confederate guano kiln in New Braunfels, Texas , had
13056-487: The rising popularity of organic food in the twenty-first century, the demand for guano has started to rise again. In the U.S., bat guano was harvested from caves as early as the 1780s to manufacture gunpowder . During the American Civil War (1861–1865), the Union 's blockade of the southern Confederate States of America meant that the Confederacy resorted to mining guano from caves to produce saltpetre . One Confederate guano kiln in New Braunfels, Texas , had
13184-426: The rocky substrate by explosives. Then, it was shoveled into carts and removed from the cave. From there, the guano was taken to kilns to dry. The dried guano would then be loaded into sacks, ready for transport via ship. Today, bat guano is usually harvested in the developing world, using "strong backs and shovels". Peru's guano islands experienced severe ecological effects as a result of unsustainable mining. In
13312-426: The rocky substrate by explosives. Then, it was shoveled into carts and removed from the cave. From there, the guano was taken to kilns to dry. The dried guano would then be loaded into sacks, ready for transport via ship. Today, bat guano is usually harvested in the developing world, using "strong backs and shovels". Peru's guano islands experienced severe ecological effects as a result of unsustainable mining. In
13440-430: The same as in 1850. They grew to 5,716 in 1961, and decreased to just 4,062 in 1981. Given the high presence of Italians and therefore potential readers, many Italian-language newspapers were founded between 1880 and 1940, such as La Patria (1872-73), L'Italiano (1877-79), L'Araldo (1894-1895), O Balilla (1902) and La Voce d'Italia (1887-1943). Currently, about 30,000 Italian citizens live in Peru, concentrated in
13568-531: The seabirds, including keeping unauthorized visitors a mile away from guano islands at all times, eliminating all the birds' natural predators, armed patrols of the islands, and decreasing the frequency of harvest on each island to once every three to four years. In 2009, these conservation efforts culminated in the establishment of the Guano Islands, Isles, and Capes National Reserve System , which consists of twenty-two islands and eleven capes . This Reserve System
13696-476: The seabirds, including keeping unauthorized visitors a mile away from guano islands at all times, eliminating all the birds' natural predators, armed patrols of the islands, and decreasing the frequency of harvest on each island to once every three to four years. In 2009, these conservation efforts culminated in the establishment of the Guano Islands, Isles, and Capes National Reserve System , which consists of twenty-two islands and eleven capes . This Reserve System
13824-496: The seabirds. Specifically, he made five recommendations: Despite these policies, the seabird population continued to decline, which was exacerbated by the 1911 El Niño–Southern Oscillation . In 1913, Scottish ornithologist Henry Ogg Forbes authored a report on behalf of the Peruvian Corporation focusing on how human actions harmed the birds and subsequent guano production. Forbes suggested additional policies to conserve
13952-434: The seabirds. Specifically, he made five recommendations: Despite these policies, the seabird population continued to decline, which was exacerbated by the 1911 El Niño–Southern Oscillation . In 1913, Scottish ornithologist Henry Ogg Forbes authored a report on behalf of the Peruvian Corporation focusing on how human actions harmed the birds and subsequent guano production. Forbes suggested additional policies to conserve
14080-411: The time reported that: "In Lima, in Callao and in the departments of Libertad, Ica and Arequipa, the Italians own the majority of factories of wool and cotton yarn , shoes, wool and straw hats, liquor factories, cigarettes, chocolate, soap, furniture, water, beer, bread, pasta and biscuits, etc." In this context, some banks were born, including the "Banco Italiano" (1889), founded by the Italians. In
14208-525: The widespread Enlightenment belief that nature in the New World was inferior to the Old World . The poem has been translated by, among others, Charles Godfrey Leland . English author Robert Smith Surtees parodied the obsession of wealthy landowners with the "religion of progress" in 1843. In one of his works featuring the character John Jorrocks, Surtees has the character develop an obsession with trying all
14336-423: The widespread Enlightenment belief that nature in the New World was inferior to the Old World . The poem has been translated by, among others, Charles Godfrey Leland . English author Robert Smith Surtees parodied the obsession of wealthy landowners with the "religion of progress" in 1843. In one of his works featuring the character John Jorrocks, Surtees has the character develop an obsession with trying all
14464-553: Was General Francisco Bolognesi , son of an Italian who emigrated to Lima in the early 19th century, who distinguished himself in the War of the Pacific becoming a national hero of Peru. One of the main squares of the Peruvian capital is named after him. After the independence of the Spanish colonies, which was caused by the crisis in Spain, the immigration of Italians to Peru increased considerably. Initially Ligurian sailors emigrated to Peru, who founded numerous commercial activities along
14592-559: Was also used to support that the climate of the Grand Canyon was cooler and wetter during the Pleistocene epoch than it is now in the Holocene . Additionally, the climatic conditions were more variable in the past. Mining seabird guano from Peruvian islands has remained largely the same since the industry began, relying on manual labor . First, picks, brooms, and shovels are used to loosen
14720-402: Was also used to support that the climate of the Grand Canyon was cooler and wetter during the Pleistocene epoch than it is now in the Holocene . Additionally, the climatic conditions were more variable in the past. Mining seabird guano from Peruvian islands has remained largely the same since the industry began, relying on manual labor . First, picks, brooms, and shovels are used to loosen
14848-412: Was exhausting and punishments were brutal. Laborers were frequently placed in stocks or tied up and dangled in the air. A labor revolt ensued, where the workers attacked their overseers with stones, axes, and even dynamite, killing five overseers. Although the process for mining guano is mostly the same today, worker conditions have improved. As of 2018, guano miners in Peru made US$ 750 per month, which
14976-412: Was exhausting and punishments were brutal. Laborers were frequently placed in stocks or tied up and dangled in the air. A labor revolt ensued, where the workers attacked their overseers with stones, axes, and even dynamite, killing five overseers. Although the process for mining guano is mostly the same today, worker conditions have improved. As of 2018, guano miners in Peru made US$ 750 per month, which
15104-506: Was in fact a drastic drop in the export of guano , a situation which continued also in the following decades without ever reaching the previous levels. In addition to mercantile activities, the Italians later also dealt with the cultivation of grapes for the production of wine . In 1905, 83% of wine production was attributable to wineries founded and managed by Italians. In this context, some varieties of grapes imported from Italy were introduced in Peru. Other Italians devoted themselves to
15232-479: Was nearing depletion. This caused guano mining to shift to other islands north and south of the Chincha Islands. Despite this near exhaustion, Peru achieved its greatest ever export of guano in 1870 at more than 700,000 tonnes (770,000 short tons). Concern of exhaustion was ameliorated by the discovery of a new Peruvian resource: sodium nitrate , also called Chile saltpetre. After 1870, the use of Peruvian guano as
15360-421: Was nearing depletion. This caused guano mining to shift to other islands north and south of the Chincha Islands. Despite this near exhaustion, Peru achieved its greatest ever export of guano in 1870 at more than 700,000 tonnes (770,000 short tons). Concern of exhaustion was ameliorated by the discovery of a new Peruvian resource: sodium nitrate , also called Chile saltpetre. After 1870, the use of Peruvian guano as
15488-495: Was the Genoese Marsano family. One of its members, Tomás Marsano Gutiérrez, built a palace in 1941 which was demolished in 2002. After the collapse of guano exports, Peru's economy veered towards new sectors, such as industry, and even in this last case, the Italians were the protagonists. As an example, between 1880 and 1925, 45 of the total 106 industries founded in this period in Peru, were founded by Italians. A document of
15616-432: Was the first marine protected area in South America, encompassing 140,833 hectares (348,010 acres). Unlike bird guano which is deposited on the surface of islands, bat guano can be deep within caves. Cave structure is often altered via explosives or excavation to facilitate extraction of the guano, which changes the cave's microclimate . Bats are sensitive to cave microclimate, and such changes can cause them to abandon
15744-432: Was the first marine protected area in South America, encompassing 140,833 hectares (348,010 acres). Unlike bird guano which is deposited on the surface of islands, bat guano can be deep within caves. Cave structure is often altered via explosives or excavation to facilitate extraction of the guano, which changes the cave's microclimate . Bats are sensitive to cave microclimate, and such changes can cause them to abandon
15872-483: Was there mass emigration, especially from the impoverished countryside of Veneto and broader Italy. The first wave of Italian immigration to an independent Peru occurred during the period 1840–1866 (the "Guano" Era): not less than 15,000 Italians arrived to Peru during this period (without counting the non-registered Italians) and established mainly in the coastal cities, especially, in Lima and Callao . They came, mostly, from
16000-789: Was translated into German, Italian, and French; American historian Wyndham D. Miles said that it was likely "the most popular book ever written on the subject, outselling the works of Dundonald , Chaptal , Liebig ..." He also said that "No other work on agricultural chemistry was read by as many English-speaking farmers." The arrival of commercial whaling on the Pacific coast of South America contributed to scaling of its guano industry. Whaling vessels carried consumer goods to Peru such as textiles, flour, and lard; unequal trade meant that ships returning north were often half empty, leaving entrepreneurs in search of profitable goods that could be exported. In 1840, Peruvian politician and entrepreneur Francisco Quirós y Ampudia [ es ] negotiated
16128-789: Was translated into German, Italian, and French; American historian Wyndham D. Miles said that it was likely "the most popular book ever written on the subject, outselling the works of Dundonald , Chaptal , Liebig ..." He also said that "No other work on agricultural chemistry was read by as many English-speaking farmers." The arrival of commercial whaling on the Pacific coast of South America contributed to scaling of its guano industry. Whaling vessels carried consumer goods to Peru such as textiles, flour, and lard; unequal trade meant that ships returning north were often half empty, leaving entrepreneurs in search of profitable goods that could be exported. In 1840, Peruvian politician and entrepreneur Francisco Quirós y Ampudia [ es ] negotiated
16256-545: Was used by the State to free its more than 25,000 black slaves. Peru also used guano revenue to abolish the head tax on its indigenous citizens. This export of guano from Peru to Europe has been suggested as the vehicle that brought a virulent strain of potato blight from the Andean highlands that began the Great Famine of Ireland . Soon guano was sourced from regions besides Peru. By 1846, 462,057 tonnes (509,331 short tons) of guano had been exported from Ichaboe Island , off
16384-491: Was used by the State to free its more than 25,000 black slaves. Peru also used guano revenue to abolish the head tax on its indigenous citizens. This export of guano from Peru to Europe has been suggested as the vehicle that brought a virulent strain of potato blight from the Andean highlands that began the Great Famine of Ireland . Soon guano was sourced from regions besides Peru. By 1846, 462,057 tonnes (509,331 short tons) of guano had been exported from Ichaboe Island , off
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