What Is the Panama Canal?
What Is the Panama Canal? by Janet B. Pascal is an illustrated book published by Penguin on July 17, 2014, featuring 112 pages in English. This book presents the historical significance and engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, which transformed travel between the East and West Coasts of the United States by providing a crucial shortcut through Panama.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the challenges and achievements involved in constructing this vital waterway. The narrative delves into the technological advancements and historical context surrounding the canal’s creation, highlighting its impact on transportation and trade in the 20th century. With a focus on history and technology, this edition serves as an informative resource for those interested in Central and South America, as well as the broader implications of such engineering feats.
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Before 1914, traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast meant going by land across the entire United States. To go by sea involved a long journey around South America and north along the Pacific Coast. But then, in a dangerous and amazing feat of engineering, a 48-mile-long channel was dug through Panama, creating the world’s most famous shortcut: the Panama Canal!
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