Isthmian Canal (1909)

The Isthmian Canal, written by Harry H. Rousseau and published in 1909, is a historical account of the construction of the Panama Canal. The book provides a detailed description of the engineering challenges faced by the workers and engineers during the construction of the canal, including the management of water resources, the excavation of the canal, and the construction of locks and dams. Rousseau also discusses the political and economic factors that influenced the construction of the canal, including the role of the United States government and the impact of the canal on international trade. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the construction process. Overall, The Isthmian Canal is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most important engineering projects of the early 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.