PDF-[EBOOK]-The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs

In 1889 the Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interocéanique declared bankruptcy The French firms optimistic and illplanned attempt to construct a canal across the Isthmus of Panama had resulted in the death of 22000 workers most from yellow fever typhoid fever and malaria the complete loss of one and a half billion francs for the companys 800000 shareholders and the bitter failure of Chief Engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps  the man responsible for the Suez CanalOn August 15 1914 the SS Ancon took nine hours and forty minutes to traverse the lockandlake waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans What occurred in the quarter century between 1889 and 1914 is a largerthanlife true story of adventure revolution ordeal and accomplishment the building of the Panama Canal perhaps the greatest engineering marvel of the early twentieth centuryIn 164 magnificent historic photographs and a wellresearched text noted photohistorian Ulrich Keller tells the compelling story of this hitherto unparalleled technological achievement Selected from an archive of over 10000 images amassed by Ernest Hallen Official Photographer of the Isthmian Canal Commission these historic prints document the Canals construction and its way of life 450 miles of railroad housing for 60000 based on a caste system the exotic settings tremendous hardships and health risks leisure activities the Canal Zones internal government administration and policing dredging operations including spectacular movements of earth and water unheardof engineering feats and disastrous failures and finally victoryPhotographers historians engineers and tudents of industry and technology will immediately recognize this volume as an important primary source of industrial archaeology Photography enthusiasts and lovers of true adventure will delight in the vibrant youarethere sensation imparted by the photos and Ulrich Kellers exceptionally informed text and meticulous captions The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs takes the reader back to a different era and one of the proudest episodes in what the author calls the heroic age of industry. 1. REVIEW. Imperialism – Political & economic control of another country. After setbacks in North America, imperialism continued in the East. British rule affected government, economics, health, & social life in India. What is the purpose of the Panama Canal and why is it important to international trade?. 2. . The Panama Canal. The World’s Most Important Shortcut. 3. . Where is Panama?. 4. . What is an isthmus?. WATER SUPPLY PROJECT. July 10. th. 2014. 350 Community Members. Sandubidi, Panama (Isla Popa II). Poor Existing Water Infrastructure. Approximately 20km from Isla Colon. . BACKGROUND. January 2012. ANA DEL CID. BETZABÉ QUINTERO. While . some of the tourists visit Panama for its natural beauty, some visit it for sports. Panama sports include basketball, baseball, . football, boxing and . many more. . Time period. 1867-1914. Chapter 9 Lesson 1 New Territories . The Nation Expands. The nation found new ways to expand. Alaska. Hawaii. Spanish American War. Cuba. Panama Canal. ALASKA. 1867- Secretary of State . Mass Media and Communication. . Chapter 13. .. Introduction to Communication -- Panama 2012. The Importance of Mass Media. What Are Mass Media?. The Individual and the Media. The Individual, Mass Media, and Society. 2. . The Panama Canal. The World’s Most Important Shortcut. 3. . Where is Panama?. 4. . What is an isthmus?. Panama is an isthmus. An isthmus is a narrow strip of land which has water on each side and connects two larger bodies of land. . North America. Where in . North America?. Population 3.3 million . people. (around ½ of WA state). Capital – Panama City. Language – Spanish. 14% English. Size - 30,193 sq. mi . Who originally started building the canal?. Why did they fail? 2 reasons.. Panama Canal. The building of the Panama Canal took 34 years from the initial effort in 1880 to actually opening the canal in 1914. The building of the canal is considered one of the greatest engineering feats in history.. 1914-2014. By: Aura Palacio. Where is Panama?. is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica. The French failure. In 1880, the French attempted to construct a waterway pass across the Isthmus but failed mainly because the very sick and dead among the French employees on the Isthmus.. P C COSTA RICAPANAMAIsla Cébaco PCSan Blas Islands Panama Canal Manuel Antonio National Park Arenal Crui       \r J Cos In 1889 the Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interocéanique declared bankruptcy. The French firm\'s optimistic and ill-planned attempt to construct a canal across the Isthmus of Panama had resulted in the death of 22,000 workers (most from yellow fever, typhoid fever, and malaria) the complete loss of one and a half billion francs for the company\'s 800,000 shareholders and the bitter failure of Chief Engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps — the man responsible for the Suez Canal.On August 15, 1914, the S.S. Ancon took nine hours and forty minutes to traverse the lock-and-lake waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. What occurred in the quarter century between 1889 and 1914 is a larger-than-life true story of adventure, revolution, ordeal, and accomplishment: the building of the Panama Canal — perhaps the greatest engineering marvel of the early twentieth century.In 164 magnificent historic photographs and a well-researched text, noted photohistorian Ulrich Keller tells the compelling story of this hitherto unparalleled technological achievement. Selected from an archive of over 10,000 images amassed by Ernest Hallen (Official Photographer of the Isthmian Canal Commission), these historic prints document the Canal\'s construction and its way of life: 450 miles of railroad housing for 60,000 based on a caste system the exotic settings tremendous hardships and health risks leisure activities the Canal Zone\'s internal government, administration and policing dredging operations, including spectacular movements of earth and water unheard-of engineering feats and disastrous failures and finally, victory!Photographers, historians, engineers, and tudents of industry and technology will immediately recognize this volume as an important primary source of industrial archaeology. Photography enthusiasts and lovers of true adventure will delight in the vibrant, you-are-there sensation imparted by the photos and Ulrich Keller\'s exceptionally informed text and meticulous captions. The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs takes the reader back to a different era, and one of the proudest episodes in what the author calls the \'heroic\' age of industry. . 1681 1845 1914. . . 610. . BC. . 1790 1869 2015. . Match Canals with Timeline Dates. Augusta Canal. Suez Canal. Hangzhou Grand Canal. Canal du Midi.