Publisher's Synopsis
""The Panama Canal and Its Makers"" is a historical account of the construction of the Panama Canal, written by Vaughan Cornish and originally published in 1909. The book details the challenges and triumphs of the project, which began in 1904 and was completed in 1914. Cornish provides a comprehensive overview of the planning, engineering, and labor involved in building the canal, as well as the political and social factors that influenced its construction. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as firsthand accounts from workers and officials involved in the project. Overall, ""The Panama Canal and Its Makers"" is a fascinating look at one of the most significant engineering feats of the 20th century.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.
