Illustrated History Of The Panama Railroad (1862)

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 a crucial transportation route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans during the mid-19th century. The book is filled with detailed illustrations and photographs that showcase the railroad's construction process, the people involved, and the landscapes and cultures of the region. The author also delves into the economic and political significance of the railroad, which played a pivotal role in the California Gold Rush and the expansion of trade between the United States and Asia. Overall, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of transportation and globalization.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.