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STRIP by stdp there opened out before me, as I
climbed the "Thousand Stairs" to the redroofed
.AdminiRtration Building, the broad panorama.
of l")llnarna and her bay; below, the city of closely
packed roofs and tree-topped plazas compressed in
a scallop of the sun-gleaming Pacific, wit.h its
peaked and wooded islands to far Taboga bIting
motionless away to the curve of the earth; behind,
the low, irregular jUl1gJed hjJIs stretching ho.zily oft'
into South America. On the third-story landing I
paused to wipe the light sweat from forehead and
ho.tband, then pushed open the screen door of the
passageway that leads to police headquarters.
" Emm -What military service have you had? "
asked" the Captain," looking up from the letter I
had presented and swinging half round in hi.s swivelchair
to fix: his clear eyes upon me.
" None."
" No? " 1l50 long grew the sih~ncc, and 80 plainly did there
3
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He rose suddenly from his chair and led the way into an adjoining room, busy with several young Americans over desks and typewriters.
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STRIP by stdp there opened out before me, as I
climbed the "Thousand Stairs" to the redroofed
.AdminiRtration Building, the broad panorama.
of l")llnarna and her bay; below, the city of closely
packed roofs and tree-topped plazas compressed in
a scallop of the sun-gleaming Pacific, wit.h its
peaked and wooded islands to far Taboga bIting
motionless away to the curve of the earth; behind,
the low, irregular jUl1gJed hjJIs stretching ho.zily oft'
into South America. On the third-story landing I
paused to wipe the light sweat from forehead and
ho.tband, then pushed open the screen door of the
passageway that leads to police headquarters.
" Emm -What military service have you had? "
asked" the Captain," looking up from the letter I
had presented and swinging half round in hi.s swivelchair
to fix: his clear eyes upon me.
" None."
" No? " 1l 50 long grew the sih~ncc, and 80 plainly did there
3
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at http://www.forgottenbooks.org
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a captivating journey into the heart of a world in transition, the Panama Canal Zone during the early 20th century. As the author delves into the lives of laborers, police officers, and residents, we witness the construction of one of the world's greatest engineering marvels from a unique perspective. The author explores the diverse backgrounds of the people who came to the Zone, their struggles, and contributions that shaped the region's cultural tapestry. Through its vivid prose, this book provides a rich and nuanced exploration of human nature and the complexities of a transformative era in history, offering valuable insights into the enduring legacy of the Panama Canal and its global impact. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781451001556_0
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