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Who Built the Panama Canal?
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Technology & EngineeringTrainsCentral American History
ISBN13: 9781023866682
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 490
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dive into the monumental story of one of the world's greatest engineering feats in Who Built the Panama Canal? by Walter Leon Pepperman. This historical account, originally published in 1915, explores the immense challenges and triumphs involved in constructing the Panama Canal, a pivotal waterway that revolutionized global trade and transportation.
Pepperman's work offers a detailed look at the planning, labor, and innovations that made the canal possible. Discover the stories of the engineers, workers, and visionaries who overcame daunting obstacles to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. A fascinating read for anyone interested in history, engineering, and the remarkable achievements of human ingenuity.
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