Illustrated History Of The Panama Railroad (1862) (Paperback)

The Illustrated History of the Panama Railroad is a book written by Fessenden Nott Otis and originally published in 1862. The book provides a comprehensive account of the construction and development of the Panama Railroad, which was built between 1850 and 1855 to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The book is richly illustrated with maps, diagrams, and photographs, and includes detailed descriptions of the engineering and construction techniques used to build the railroad, as well as the challenges and obstacles faced by the builders. The book also provides a detailed history of the Panama region, including its geography, climate, flora, and fauna, and the impact of the railroad on the region's economy and society. Overall, the Illustrated History of the Panama Railroad is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important engineering feats of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.