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studies of the Inca civilization he has encountered numerous representations 
and adaptations of animal forms. These he wishes to determine and in order 
to do so must have the present fauna of Peru worked up in such a way that 
authoritative determinations, adequate descriptions, and illustrations 
are readily available. 
Nov. 10, 1926. Sailed for Valparaiso, Chile, making stops and collections en 
route at Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Chanaral, and Cruz Grande. 
Nov. 18, 1926. Arrive in Valparaiso. 
Nov. 19-23, 1926. At Museo Nacional in Santiago, rendered helpful assistance 
^ by Dr. Carlos Porter, well known correspondent of the National Museum; Dr. 
Edward Moore, the Director; and Dr. Juan Bruggen, of the University of 
Chile, from whom a loan of South American, west coast fossil Crustacea 
was made. Made the acquaintance of another correspondent of Museum, Dr. 
Alfredo Faz. Especial mention must be made of cordial reception by the 
Chilean Fisheries Department, Dr. Roberto Maldonado, Director. A most 
helpful cooperation was promised, the Fisheries Depairfcment arranging 
for collections of the crustacean fauna with a view to its determination and 
report by the U. S. National Museum in return for a complete species 
representation . 
Nov. 24-26, 1926. In Valparaiso awaiting schooner for Juan Femandez. 
Nov. 27, 1926. Aboard schooner for Juan Fernandez, sailing Nov. 29, landing 
on Island Dec. Tj remaining until Dec. 27. Was enabled to observe one 
of the most productive crustaceaf fisheries, that of the Juan Fernandez 
spiii^ lobster (Palinostus frontalis), making observations and collections of 
the marine invertebrate and fish fauna, ^asjf^ extended most generous hospitality 
^ by Senor Ren^ Durand, at whose home I lived during my stay at this place . It 
was through the kind solicitation of Senor Alfred E. Trim, Passenger Agent 
of the Grace Line at Valparaiso, that Senor Doniez of Recard and Doniez, 
