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The Path Between the Seas

The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914

David McCullough

This book tells the story of the creation of the Panama Canal, which became one of the greatest engineering feats of its time. It covers the events leading up to the Canal's construction and the struggles faced by the thousands of workers involved in the project. The story is full of drama, including a wave of fortune seekers, bankrupt French entrepreneurs, and even a revolution. David McCullough's masterful history is a captivating read for anyone interested in this iconic feat of engineering.
Publish Date
2004-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
2004-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1977
Goodreads Rating
4.21
ISBN
9780671244095
Recommendations
4
Recommendations
2018-12-21T14:05:06.000Z
12 Books That Every Leader Should Read: Updated for 2018 -- via @work_matters: - The Progress Principle - Influence - Quiet - The Fearless Organization - The Path Between the Seas      source
2021-03-25T13:51:29.000Z
This is a good book BTW:      source
2019-01-08T13:15:32.000Z
Day 4: I’ve been nominated by @filadin to post covers of 7 books that I love with no explanations or reviews. Each time I post I will ask another to take up the challenge. Today I nominate @HMAesq      source
2022-10-25T01:40:33.000Z
Come for the government-accomplishing-astounding-feats stories, stay for the staggering public health achievements, employee benefit experimentation, and the birth of DC lobbying. Amazing book.      source