The Development of AmericaAmerican Book Company, 1936 - 772 pages |
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Page 557
... Panama Canal Aids Transportation . The United States had been interested in the construction of a canal across the Isthmus of Panama since the discovery of gold in California in 1848 ( see p . 317 ) , but it wavered between the choice ...
... Panama Canal Aids Transportation . The United States had been interested in the construction of a canal across the Isthmus of Panama since the discovery of gold in California in 1848 ( see p . 317 ) , but it wavered between the choice ...
Page 603
... Panama Canal ; Early Interest . Sailors and engineers dreamed of constructing a canal across the Isthmus of Panama almost from the time it was discovered that this narrow strip of land was blocking a direct route from Western Europe to ...
... Panama Canal ; Early Interest . Sailors and engineers dreamed of constructing a canal across the Isthmus of Panama almost from the time it was discovered that this narrow strip of land was blocking a direct route from Western Europe to ...
Page 605
... Panama , disappointed by what they regarded as a sacrifice of their interests by the Colombian Senate , planned to strike for their independence . They were secretly encouraged and aided by American officials , and President Roosevelt ...
... Panama , disappointed by what they regarded as a sacrifice of their interests by the Colombian Senate , planned to strike for their independence . They were secretly encouraged and aided by American officials , and President Roosevelt ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
Chronological Outline xi | 2 |
Europe and Neighboring Lands | 8 |
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