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The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914

Name: The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914
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Book Synopsis: The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that was filled with both tragedy and triumph, told by master historian David McCullough.

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Truman, here is the national bestselling epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal. In The Path Between the Seas, acclaimed historian David McCullough delivers a first-rate drama of the sweeping human undertaking that led to the creation of this grand enterprise. The Path Between the Seas tells the story of the men and women who fought against all odds to fulfill the 400-year-old dream of constructing an aquatic passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a story of astonishing engineering feats, tremendous medical accomplishments, political power plays, heroic successes, and tragic failures. Applying his remarkable gift for writing lucid, lively exposition, McCullough weaves the many strands of the momentous event into a comprehensive and captivating tale.

Winner of the National Book Award for history, the Francis Parkman Prize, the Samuel Eliot Morison Award, and the Cornelius Ryan Award (for the best book of the year on international affairs), The Path Between the Seas is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the history of technology, international intrigue, and human drama.

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Discover the epic story behind one of the greatest engineering achievements in history with The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914. Written by acclaimed historian David McCullough, this National Book Award-winning masterpiece takes you on a captivating journey of tragedy and triumph. From heroic successes to tragic failures, McCullough skillfully weaves together the tales of the men and women who defied all odds to fulfill the 400-year-old dream of connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Experience the astonishing engineering feats and tremendous medical accomplishments that paved the way for this grand enterprise. McCullough's remarkable gift for writing lucid, lively exposition will transport you back in time, making you feel as if you are right there in the midst of it all. His meticulous research brings to life the political power plays and international intrigue that surrounded the creation of the Panama Canal.

Winner of the National Book Award, the Francis Parkman Prize, the Samuel Eliot Morison Award, and the Cornelius Ryan Award, The Path Between the Seas is a testament to McCullough's mastery of storytelling. This must-read book not only delves into American history but also explores the history of technology and provides a captivating account of human drama.

Unlock the secrets of this monumental engineering feat and immerse yourself in a tale that will leave you inspired and in awe. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to delve into one of the greatest stories in human history. Experience it firsthand by getting your hands on a copy of The Path Between the Seas today!

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