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| Author | Hill, H. R. |
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| LoC No. | 81180604 |
| Title | A Succinct View of the Importance and Practicability of Forming a Ship Canal across the Isthmus of Panama |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "A Succinct View of the Importance and Practicability of Forming a Ship Canal across the Isthmus of Panama" by H. R. Hill is a scientific publication written during the mid-19th century. This book discusses the feasibility of creating a canal that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Panama, highlighting its importance for global trade and navigation. In the text, Hill argues that the establishment of a ship canal is not only practical but essential for facilitating maritime commerce between various regions, especially Europe and the Americas. He outlines the geographical advantages of the Isthmus of Panama and dispels common misconceptions about its topography and climate. The author discusses potential routes, engineering considerations, and the financial aspects of the canal's construction, suggesting that a combination of private enterprise and governmental support would be crucial to its realization. Throughout the book, Hill emphasizes the potential economic benefits of such a canal, aiming to inspire deliberation and action within commercial circles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TC: Technology: Ocean engineering |
| LoC Class | F1561: Latin America local history: Panama |
| Subject | Panama Canal (Panama) |
| Subject | Canals, Interoceanic |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29269 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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