An Exposition of the Errors and Fallacies in Rear-Admiral Ammen's Pamphlet Entitled (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Elmer Lawrence Corthell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265360293 ISBN 13: 9780265360293

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exposes the key arguments and personalities behind the Ship Railway controversy.

A careful examination of the debates surrounding Rear-Admiral Ammen, Elmer Corthell, and the Tehuantepec isthmus project sheds light on claims, counterclaims, and the engineering disputes of the era. This edition gathers critical letters and public statements to present a clear view of the controversy without speculation.

This work analyzes how supporters and opponents argued about feasibility, surveys, and the role of government and private capital in building a transoceanic route for ships. It focuses on the technical, political, and personal dynamics that shaped public policy and engineering debates in the late 19th century.

• Understand the major points of contention between advocates of the Ship Railway and its critics.
• See how engineers and officials supported or challenged the feasibility of the isthmian routes.
• Explore the use of public records, letters, and testimonies to sway opinion and policy.
• Gain historical perspective on how engineering projects intersect with politics and journalism.

Ideal for readers of naval history, civil engineering history, and policy debates that intertwined technology and politics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265360293
• ISBN 13: 9780265360293
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 58