Author: United States. Isthmian Canal Commission, 1904-1914Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Isthmian Canal, by H.H. Rousseau, Presented at the Twentieth Annual Session of the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress Held at Denver, Colo
Author: United States. Isthmian Canal Commission, 1904-1914Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Classified Catalogue of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. 1907-1911
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 892
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The Land Divided: A History of the Panama Canal and Other Isthmian Canal Projects
Author: Gerstle MackPublisher: Plunkett Lake Press
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Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
“Over the last four centuries there has accumulated a vast literature relating to scores of projects for linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in the American tropics... Mr. Mack has undertaken, in the volume under review, to combine these numerous and varied sources into a history of all interoceanic canal projects in the Western Hemisphere from the discovery of America to the present day. The result is a work of unparalleled comprehensiveness in this field, based upon extensive research, and presented in a well-organized and exceptionally readable form... [of] superior merit.” — The American Historical Review “[This] book is important. It is the first definitive history of the Panama Canal, richly complete with colorful details of the explorations, conquests, intrigues, crackpot theories and engineering genius that went into the making of it... The Land Divided is an important book.” — The New York Times “A history of the Panama Canal which should provide for study and reference the definitive book on that project. From the 16th century explorers, the search for the ‘doubtful strait’, the first conception of an artificial canal in 1529, this outlines the adventures and aggressions in Spanish waters down to the 19th century and the French revival of the project of a canal. Meticulous tracing of the controversy, of local affairs in Panama, of political and international claims and disputes, of private interests vying with government interests, innumerable surveys, accelerated interest as the gold discoveries in California emphasized the need. Then de Lesseps, and the grandiose scheme and tragic failure, the bankruptcy of the Panama Canal Company and the ensuing scandals. The formation of a new international company, rivalry between Nicaragua and Panama, the U.S. purchase of the concession, the decision for the lock canal, and the amazing achievement with Gorgas and Goethals responsible. A history which is history, politics, finance, science, and which ignores no phase and no detail of the accomplishment that was to unite the world.” — Kirkus “[A]n exhaustive history of the Panama Canal... The author has achieved splendid success in his five years of careful research, compilation, and presentation of a full-length history of all the elements present in the creation of the canal... the author deserves recognition for his painstaking effort and ability in writing this scholarly volume.” — Proceedings of the US Naval Institute “The economic historian will find this book interesting and useful. It covers the whole history of the isthmian route — the search for a strait, the transit business, the abortive canal projects, the construction of the Panama Canal.” — The Journal of Economic History “Of prime interest to the historian and economist perhaps, this book should be a welcome addition to any serious geographical library. It is a systematic and well documented history of the Panama Canal and other isthmian canal projects... Mr. Mack has produced a most useful and readable account.” — The Geographical Journal “[A] book written with knowledge and insight.” — Geographical Review “[A] useful work of reference.” — Political Science Quarterly
Classified Catalogue of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Author: Pittsburgh, Pa. Carnegie Free Library of AlleghanyPublisher:
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Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
Classified Catalogue
Author: Carnegie Library of PittsburghPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1308
Book Description
Classified Catalogue of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. 1907-1911
Author: Carnegie Library of PittsburghPublisher:
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Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 1306
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Classified Catalogue of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Author: Carnegie Library of PittsburghPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 1306
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Among Our Books
Author: Carnegie Library of PittsburghPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 788
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List of Latin American History and Description in the Columbus Memorial Library
Author: Columbus Memorial LibraryPublisher:
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Category : Latin America
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Books and Magazine Articles on Latin American Description and History Received in the Columbus Memorial Library of the Pan American Union
Author: Columbus Memorial LibraryPublisher:
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Category : Latin America
Languages : en
Pages : 138
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