The Panama Canal and Its Makers by Vaughan Cornish
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"The Panama Canal and Its Makers" by Vaughan Cornish is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the monumental effort of constructing the Panama Canal, detailing both the engineering challenges faced and the individuals involved in the project. Readers can expect an in-depth exploration of the canal’s significance for global trade and transportation, as well as the human stories behind its construction. The opening of the work
sets the stage for understanding the tremendous undertaking of the Panama Canal, emphasizing its importance as a strategic waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Vaughan Cornish introduces readers to the current state of construction, noting the presence of around 40,000 workers and the impressive engineering machinery in use. He conveys the urgency and ambition behind the canal project, as well as the historical context of previous attempts and negotiations surrounding its construction. This thoughtful introduction raises the anticipation for a detailed account of the canal's history and its makers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cornish, Vaughan, 1862-1948 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09035588 |
| Title | The Panama Canal and Its Makers |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Adam Styles and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TC: Technology: Ocean engineering |
| Subject | Panama Canal (Panama) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37671 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 633 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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