The Construction Of The Panama Canal

by William Luther Sibert

The Construction of the Panama Canal is a historical account of the construction of the Panama Canal, written by William Luther Sibert in 1915. The book provides a detailed description of the planning, design, and construction of the canal, which was considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the early 20th century. Sibert, who was the chief engineer of the canal project, provides an insider's perspective on the challenges faced by the construction team, including the harsh tropical climate, difficult terrain, and the spread of diseases like yellow fever and malaria. The book also includes a discussion of the political and economic factors that led to the decision to build the canal, as well as the impact that the canal had on global trade and transportation. Overall, The Construction of the Panama Canal is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most significant engineering projects in modern history.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.

384 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2008

About the author

William Luther Sibert was a United States Army Major General.