The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914
In The Path Between the Seas, David McCullough recounts the epic story of the Panama Canal's construction from 1870 to 1914. Overcoming disease, terrain, and diplomacy, visionaries linked the Atlantic and Pacific, revolutionizing global navigation and trade forever.
About This Book
The Path Between the Seas explores the creation of the Panama Canal over four decades, from initial French attempts to American completion.
David McCullough details the engineering challenges, political negotiations, and human perseverance that made this engineering marvel possible.
The book highlights the canal's profound impact on international commerce and world history.
Through meticulous research, McCullough brings to life the era's key figures and events surrounding this transformative project.
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