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

The Path Between the Seas

The Creation of the Panama Canal 1870-1914

1977 • 708 pages

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15

A fascinating bit of history, but less engaging that some of his other books. I think the reason it's less engaging is because it lacks a single, central figure who drove the entire project. Sure, there are a handful of notables and each are interesting and exciting in their own ways, but they aren't a team and they don't span the entire story.

EVEN STILL, McCullough delivers again. Well-composed. Interesting. Astonishing. Very worth reading.

May 21, 2017