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100 1 _aAbbot, Willis J.
_q(Willis John),
_d1863-1934
245 1 0 _aPanama and the Canal in Picture and Prose
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-02-06
508 _aRichard Hulse, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Panama and the Canal in Picture and Prose" by Willis J. Abbot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the history, significance, and the monumental engineering feat of the Panama Canal, which was hailed as one of the most ambitious projects undertaken in the modern era. The narrative explores not only the technical aspects of the canal's construction but also the rich and tumultuous history of Panama itself. The opening of the book introduces readers to the complex history of Panama, suggesting that the region has long been a battleground for both humans and nature. Abbot discusses the etymology of Panama, speculating on its meaning while referencing the area's historical conflicts, including wars and battles against tropical diseases. The introduction sets a tone of intrigue, highlighting the struggles faced in the construction of the canal and the societal changes it brought as the project neared completion. Abbot's reflections on the interplay between man and nature embody a broader narrative about human persistence in overcoming formidable challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPanama Canal (Panama) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64476
999 _c105299
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