The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs

The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 9780486319254
ISBN-13 : 0486319253
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Book Synopsis The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs by : Ulrich Keller

Download or read book The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs written by Ulrich Keller and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tale of an unprecedented technological advance unfolds in a compelling narrative of risks, hardships, disasters, and triumph. More than 160 historic photographs depict exotic settings, workers' housing, dredging operations, much more.


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