The Great Frenchman's Folly (Panama Disaster 1)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Trials of the Panama Canal
This chapter explores the formidable challenges encountered in the construction of the Panama Canal, including engineering difficulties and the toll of yellow fever on workers. It examines the contrasting perceptions of the project in France and the eventual financial collapse of the Panama Canal Company, revealing the deepening crisis and deception surrounding the ambitious endeavor.
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