Isthmus of Panama. History of the Panama Railroad; and of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. Together With a Traveller’s Guide and Business Man’s Hand-book for the Panama Railroad and the Lines of Steamships Connecting it With Europe, the United States

In this fascinating historical account, Fessenden Nott Otis details the construction of the Panama Railroad and the role it played in the development of the American West. He also explores the history of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and its impact on trade and transportation in the Pacific Ocean. With thorough research and engaging prose, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the development of transportation infrastructure.

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