Fifty Years at Panama: 1861 to 1911 (1907)

Tracy Robinson

Fifty Years at Panama: 1861 to 1911 (1907)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
24 September 2009
Pages
364
ISBN
9781120196125

Fifty Years at Panama: 1861 to 1911 (1907)

Tracy Robinson

Fifty Years At Panama: 1861 To 1911 is a book written by Tracy Robinson and published in 1907. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences during his fifty years of living and working in Panama. Robinson was a prominent figure in the development of the Panama Canal, and his book provides a unique perspective on the history of this important engineering feat.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Robinson's life. The first chapter describes his arrival in Panama in 1861, where he began working as a clerk for the Panama Railroad Company. Robinson then goes on to describe his experiences during the construction of the Panama Railroad, the French attempt to build a canal in the late 1800s, and the eventual construction of the Panama Canal by the United States.Throughout the book, Robinson provides detailed descriptions of the people, places, and events that shaped the history of Panama. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help to bring his stories to life.Overall, Fifty Years At Panama: 1861 To 1911 is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Panama and the construction of the Panama Canal. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering, transportation, or international relations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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