History Of The Panama Canal - Ira Elbert Bennett - Bog

""History of the Panama Canal: Its Construction and Builders"" is a comprehensive account of the construction of the Panama Canal by Ira Elbert Bennett. The book was first published in 1915, only a few years after the canal's completion, and provides a detailed history of the project from its inception to its completion. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the history of the canal, including the early attempts to build a canal across Panama, the French construction effort, and the eventual success of the American effort. The second part of the book focuses on the builders of the canal, including the engineers and workers who made the project a reality. Bennett provides detailed descriptions of the challenges faced by the builders, including the harsh climate, disease, and engineering challenges. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, providing a visual record of the canal's construction. Overall, ""History of the Panama Canal: Its Construction and Builders"" is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most significant engineering projects of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.