Isbn: 9781331741534 - is a ship canal practicable?: notes, historical and statistical, upon the projected routes fro an interoceanic ship canal between the atlantic and pacific oceans (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book on interoceanic ship canals, both historical and statistical, provides a record of proposed routes for an interoceanic canal between the Atlantic and Paci c oceans. The author describes the Suez Canal and its influence on world commerce, showing how this historic engineering feat has impacted both trade and international relations. The author further examines four proposed solutions to the problem of creating an American canal, addressing the different perspectives of Russia, France, England, and the United States. The book also details the political intrigue and diplomatic maneuvers involved in the construction of the Suez Canal, highlighting the challenges encountered and overcome. In addition to chronicling these major projects, the book explores a wide range of related topics, such as the importance of Oriental trade, the impact of canal construction on the local environment, and the continuing need for a ship canal across the American Isthmus. Ultimately, the book demonstrates how the construction of interoceanic canals has transformed global commerce and facilitated cultural exchange throughout history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…