The American Canal in Panama: The Quest, the Acquisition

by William Drummond of Hawthornden and William R. Drummond

Marco Polo's family traveled to the Far East with the hope of establishing trade with what today is known as China and India. But It was Henry of Portugal who argued for a safer route.

Fifty years later, Bartholomew Dias, an agent of Portugal, followed the western coast of Africa, to the southern shores, and the riches of India, China, and Japan.

Christopher Columbus of Spain and Magellan of Portugal proved that it was possible to travel...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1535613955
• ISBN13: 9781535613958
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Canal Zone Public Information Corporation
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"