Excerpt from The Panama Canal and the Pacific Coast: Originally Issued as a Supplement of the Commercial and the Financial Chronicle, New York, November 28, 1914
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the Panama Canal, from its earliest history to its completion in 1914. The author, Isham Randolph, was a member of the Board of Consulting Engineers for the Panama Canal and provides a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of this massive undertaking. The book discusses the various plans and routes that were considered for the canal, the engineering feats that were required to build it, and the impact that the canal has had on world trade and shipping. Randolph also provides insights into the political and diplomatic negotiations that were necessary to make the canal a reality. Through the author's engaging narrative, readers will gain a deep understanding of the history and significance of one of the world's most important waterways. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333604363_0
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