Ce livre raconte l'histoire de la construction du canal de Panama, depuis ses humbles débuts sous les Français jusqu'à son achèvement triomphant par les Américains. L'auteur décrit les obstacles environnementaux et financiers rencontrés par les constructeurs, ainsi que l'impact de leur travail sur l'histoire de la région. Le livre contient des illustrations et des photographies pour aider à visualiser la construction du canal et les changements qu'elle a suscité.

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