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The Path Between the Seas
The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914 | David McCullough
The National Book Awardwinning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that was filled with both tragedy and triumph, told by master historian David McCullough. From the Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Truman, here is the national bestselling epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal. In The Path Between the Seas, acclaimed historian David McCullough delivers a first-rate drama of the sweeping human undertaking that led to the creation of this grand enterprise. The Path Between the Seas tells the story of the men and women who fought against all odds to fulfill the 400-year-old dream of constructing an aquatic passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a story of astonishing engineering feats, tremendous medical accomplishments, political power plays, heroic successes, and tragic failures. Applying his remarkable gift for writing lucid, lively exposition, McCullough weaves the many strands of the momentous event into a comprehensive and captivating tale. Winner of the National Book Award for history, the Francis Parkman Prize, the Samuel Eliot Morison Award, and the Cornelius Ryan Award (for the best book of the year on international affairs), The Path Between the Seas is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the history of technology, international intrigue, and human drama.
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Allylu
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My husband is reading through our public library‘s collection of books by David McCullough and he‘s nearly done. What author do you think he would enjoy after this? He has also read most of Doris Kearns Goodwin and Walter Isaacson. Is there some historical fiction you would recommend?

Crazeedi Erik Larson!! 3y
Crazeedi Hes nonfiction bit very good. For historical fiction I'd recommend Ken Follett 3y
Crazeedi @EadieB @Andrew65 any really good suggestions? 3y
EadieB Erik Larson is a great choice. I would also suggest Steve Berry, James Rollins and C.J. Sansom. (edited) 3y
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Bigcountry15
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Who knew a book about the building of a canal could be so interesting? Once again David McCullough masterfully tells the account of all the obstacles overcome building one of the most important waterways of the world. Not only physical, but also medical, social, and political obstacles were conquered through sheer will and ingenuity. The human effort is of detailed - from the Barbadian laborer to Bunau-Varilla, TR, Stevens, Gorgas, and Goethals.

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Bigcountry15
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"The letter, several pages in length and signed by Secretary of the Navy George M. Robeson, was addressed to Commander Thomas O. Selfridge."

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

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Carissa-Green-Reads
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Last year, I read McCullough‘s John Adams biography, then, took the DVDs of the HBO series out of the library to watch with my parents. So when they saw another McCullough book at a tag sale, they remembered how much I liked his work and picked it up for me. I started it today.

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Morr_Books
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Started my month of reading David McCullough. Saw this book on the creation of the Panama Canal and thought it would be interesting. It was a bit less interesting than I had hoped but was narrated by Edward Herrmann, which made my #audiowalk enjoyable. #litsywalkers

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MeganMarieWrites
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Finished Doctrine of Holiness and History and Polity...which means I get to read for fun!! At least for the next six weeks! First up: The Path Between the Seas! I‘ve been to the Canal Zone (a few times!) and it‘s a marvel! This book is already incredible interesting and engaging! I love it!

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Susanita
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1. Well...they all have their pros and cons. In the spirit of the question, I‘d like to take a train trip cross-country and return by ship through the Panama Canal.
2. Northern California
3. Not yet, but I‘ll see if Myspouse and I can get away for a few days this fall to celebrate our anniversary.
#trivialthursday

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Ellsbeth
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This is my $5.50 book haul from the VFW Yard Sale. This history teacher is happy. 😎

DebinHawaii Great haul!! 📚👍 7y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk My dad is a retired history teacher and I'm pretty sure he owns every single one of those. 7y
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jessplummer
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Mostly I will remember this book for the guy on the subway who started reading it over my shoulder and then ATTEMPTING TO EXPLAIN IT TO ME. But the history was fine, I guess.

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