Clipperton: A History of the Island the World Forgot

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Clipperton Island is one of the most obscure, isolated islands on earth although it is primarily based on guano (bird droppings) lying 670 miles South West of Acapulco. Despite thi s it has captured the imagination of many famous people including Emperor Charles V, Napoleon III, Mexican President Porfirio Diaz, Italian King Victor Emmanuel III and assorted pirates, cast-aways, adventurers, scientists and sailors. Here is told the entire and fascinating history of this strange coral atoll. Show more