Zone Policeman 88; A Close Range Study of the Panama Canal and Its Workers
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With candor and humor, Franck portrays the diverse workforce, the challenges of working and living in the tropics and the impact of the Canal on the local population. He also provides a valuable historical account of the construction of the Canal, one of the most ambitious engineering projects of all time.Book Details
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