The Path Between the Seas
The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914
David McCullough
This book tells the story of the creation of the Panama Canal, which became one of the greatest engineering feats of its time. It covers the events leading up to the Canal's construction and the struggles faced by the thousands of workers involved in the project. The story is full of drama, including a wave of fortune seekers, bankrupt French entrepreneurs, and even a revolution. David McCullough's masterful history is a captivating read for anyone interested in this iconic feat of engineering.
Publish Date
2004-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
2004-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1977
Goodreads Rating
4.21
ISBN
9780671244095
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2018-12-21T14:05:06.000Z
12 Books That Every Leader Should Read: Updated for 2018 -- via @work_matters:
- The Progress Principle
- Influence
- Quiet
- The Fearless Organization
- The Path Between the Seas – source2019-01-08T13:15:32.000Z
Day 4: I’ve been nominated by @filadin to post covers of 7 books that I love with no explanations or reviews. Each time I post I will ask another to take up the challenge. Today I nominate @HMAesq – source