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Goethals, Genius of the Panama Canal: A Biography
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Historical FiguresTechnology & EngineeringCentral American History
ISBN13: 9781025687148
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Goethals, Genius of the Panama Canal: A Biography provides a comprehensive examination of the life and monumental achievements of George Washington Goethals, the United States Army officer and civil engineer who directed the construction of the Panama Canal. Written by Joseph Bucklin Bishop, this work explores the career of a man whose leadership and organizational brilliance turned one of the most ambitious engineering dreams of the twentieth century into a reality.
The narrative follows Goethals from his foundational years through his appointment by President Theodore Roosevelt to oversee the massive Canal Zone project. It details the immense technical hurdles, tropical diseases, and administrative complexities that defined the decade of construction. Bishop offers a detailed look at Goethals' unique command style, his interactions with the workforce, and his steadfast commitment to completing the waterway that would forever change global maritime trade.
This biography is more than just a record of an engineering feat; it is a study of character and perseverance in the face of unprecedented challenges. It remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of American ingenuity, the strategic evolution of the Western Hemisphere, and the legacy of the individual who successfully bridged the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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