The Longest Line on the Map: The United States, the Pan-American Highway, and the Quest to Link the Americas

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Book Synopsis: From the award-winning author of American Canopy, a dazzling account of the world’s longest road, the Pan-American Highway, and the epic quest to link North and South America, a dramatic story of commerce, technology, politics, and the divergent fates of the Americas in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

The Pan-American Highway, monument to a century’s worth of diplomacy and investment, education and engineering, scandal and sweat, is the longest road in the world, passable everywhere save the mythic Darien Gap that straddles Panama and Colombia. The highway’s history, however, has long remained a mystery, a story scattered among government archives, private papers, and fading memories. In contrast to the Panama Canal and its vast literature, the Pan-American Highway—the United States’ other great twentieth-century hemispheric infrastructure project—has become an orphan of the past, effectively erased from the story of the “American Century.” The Longest Line on the Map uncovers this incredible tale for the first time and weaves it into a tapestry that fascinates, informs, and delights. Rutkow’s narrative forces the reader to take seriously the question: Why couldn’t the Americas have become a single region that “is” and not two near irreconcilable halves that “are”? Whether you’re fascinated by the history of the Americas, or you’ve dreamed of driving around the globe, or you simply love world records and the stories behind them, The Longest Line on the Map is a riveting narrative, a lost epic of hemispheric scale.

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Experience the true essence of adventure and exploration with "The Longest Line on the Map: The United States, the Pan-American Highway, and the Quest to Link the Americas". Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of the world's longest road, the Pan-American Highway, as it unravels the fascinating tale of North and South America's quest for connection. Authored by the brilliant mind behind "American Canopy," this book brings to life the intersections of commerce, technology, politics, and the divergent fates of the Americas in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

With its monumental presence, the Pan-American Highway stands as a testament to a hundred years of dedication, diplomacy, and determination. Traversing the entire American continent, it weaves together stories of ambition, romance, and human triumph. Discover the hidden secrets of this legendary highway that have eluded history books for generations. "The Longest Line on the Map" unearths a rich tapestry of unparalleled significance, providing an enthralling account that will both educate and captivate readers.

As you delve deeper into the pages of this captivating book, prepare to question the very essence of the Americas. Why were these two great continents not destined to be a unified region? Explore the past, present, and future possibilities of a united America through the lens of this mesmerizing narrative. Join us on a remarkable journey that will ignite your love for history, fuel your wanderlust, and unveil the incredible stories behind the world's greatest road.

Whether you're an avid history enthusiast, an aspiring global explorer, or simply someone who appreciates extraordinary accomplishments, "The Longest Line on the Map" will transport you to a world where boundaries blur and possibilities abound. Let the words of Rutkow's masterpiece enthrall your senses and inspire you to imagine a world where the Americas converge. Prepare to embark on an adventure like no other.

Uncover the untold story of the Pan-American Highway today and experience the thrill of a lost epic on a hemispheric scale.

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