Publisher's Synopsis
This is Volume 1 of the "Report of the Board of Consulting Engineers for the Panama Canal," dating from 1906. Authored by George Whitefield Davis and John Frank Stevens, this comprehensive report offers a detailed look into the planning and early stages of one of the world's most ambitious engineering projects. The report provides insights into the challenges, proposed solutions, and considerations involved in constructing the Panama Canal. A valuable historical resource for engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the story behind this pivotal achievement in transportation and international trade.
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