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The Path Between the Seas
The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914
Book • 1977
This book by David McCullough chronicles the epic story of the Panama Canal's construction from 1870 to 1914.
It explores the initial French attempt led by Ferdinand de Lesseps, which ended in failure, and the subsequent American takeover under President Teddy Roosevelt.
The narrative delves into the immense engineering challenges, medical accomplishments, and political power plays that marked this monumental project.
McCullough weaves together the stories of the men and women who fought against all odds to fulfill the 400-year-old dream of an aquatic passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, highlighting both the tragic failures and heroic successes of this grand enterprise.
It explores the initial French attempt led by Ferdinand de Lesseps, which ended in failure, and the subsequent American takeover under President Teddy Roosevelt.
The narrative delves into the immense engineering challenges, medical accomplishments, and political power plays that marked this monumental project.
McCullough weaves together the stories of the men and women who fought against all odds to fulfill the 400-year-old dream of an aquatic passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, highlighting both the tragic failures and heroic successes of this grand enterprise.
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David Frankel as his current favorite book, focusing on the construction of the Panama Canal.
David Frankel as his current favorite book, focusing on the construction of the Panama Canal.
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Mentioned by the podcast host when discussing Jimmy Carter's interest in the Panama Canal.
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Tim Harford as a point made by the historian regarding the similarities between Ferdinand de Lesseps and Theodore Roosevelt.
Tim Harford as a point made by the historian regarding the similarities between Ferdinand de Lesseps and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Mentioned by Michael Yon as a great book about the Panama Canal, highlighting the contributions of black West Indians.
Michael Yon and Matt Bracken #1026
