Mccullough
The Path Between Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914
- ISBN 13:
- 9780671244095
- author:
- Mccullough
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1977
- Pages:
- 704
- Genre:
- Science: General Issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914 by David McCullough This epic chronicle tells the story of the men and women who fought against all odds to construct an aquatic passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. From the 400-year-old dream of a waterway to the astonishing engineering feats and tremendous medical accomplishments that made it a reality, this is a tale of human drama, political power plays, and heroic successes, as well as tragic failures. David McCullough's remarkable gift for writing lucid and lively exposition brings together the many strands of this momentous event, weaving a comprehensive and captivating narrative that explores the intersection of American history, technology, and international intrigue.
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