The Practicability and Importance of a Ship Canal to Connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: With a History of the Enterprise From Its First Inception to the Completion of the Surveys (Classic Reprin - Hardcover

Frederick M. Kelley

9780266825876: The Practicability and Importance of a Ship Canal to Connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: With a History of the Enterprise From Its First Inception to the Completion of the Surveys (Classic Reprin

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ISBN 10: 0266825877 ISBN 13: 9780266825876

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlocking a maritime shortcut that could reshape world trade.

This historical study argues for a ship canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific, tracing its idea from early exploration to the completion of surveys. Rich in maps, field notes, and engineering insight, it presents the case for a practical open-cut route without locks.

The work blends navigation history with technical analysis, showing how investigators tested routes across the Isthmus and evaluated costs, currents, tides, and engineering challenges. It includes original instructions and field reports, offering a window into 19th‑century surveying as engineers weigh feasibility against commerce.

How engineers framed the problem and planned exploratory surveys.
Key measurements, routes, and calculations behind the feasibility of an inter-ocean canal.
Historical context about the canal’s potential impact on global trade.
Insights into the people, places, and conditions involved in 19th‑century exploration.

Ideal for readers of historical engineering, maritime history, and the evolution of global commerce.
The book | Ideal for curious readers of engineering history and grand trade visions across oceans.

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