The Suez Canal: Letters And Documents Descriptive Of Its Rise And Progress In 1854-1856

The Suez Canal: Letters And Documents Descriptive Of Its Rise And Progress In 1854-1856 is a historical book written by Ferdinand de Lesseps. The book provides a detailed account of the construction and development of the Suez Canal, which was one of the most significant engineering feats of the 19th century. The book is a collection of letters and documents written by de Lesseps during the period of 1854-1856, when he was working on the construction of the canal. It includes his personal observations, as well as reports and correspondence with other key figures involved in the project. The Suez Canal was a major undertaking that required significant planning, engineering, and financial resources. The book provides insights into the challenges that de Lesseps and his team faced during the construction process, such as the need to overcome technical difficulties and political obstacles. Overall, The Suez Canal: Letters And Documents Descriptive Of Its Rise And Progress In 1854-1856 is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the development of one of the world's most important waterways. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering, transportation, and global commerce.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 was arguably the birth of the globalisation of trade, allowing the major powers quicker access to the raw materials and markets vital for growth. These letters by the man behind the canal, published in 1876, document its early planning and progress.