Cadiz to Cathay: The Story of the Long Diplomatic Struggle for the Panama Canal

Miles Percy DuVal, Jr (1896-1989)

Verlag: Stanford University Pres, 1947

xix+548 pages with frontispiece, maps (one fold out), photographs, plates, appendices and index. Royal octavo (9 1/4" x 6 1/4") bound in original grey cloth with silver lettering to spine. Inscribed by the author. Second edition. this revised edition is a complete record of the diplomatic background and history of the development of the Panama Canal. Prefaced by a brief historical background of agitation for the Canal from the days of Columbus, DuVal presents without bias the essential features of the long struggle for an isthmian water way. He gives credit to each of the nations and leaders who was involved in the effort and gives a comprehensive account of the crescendo of stirring events which led to the grant of the Canal Zone to the United States. this story, which is based upon personal letters and official documents, is a fascinating story. Condition: Corners bumped, spine ends and hinges sunned some staining to covers. Jacket corners chipped, spine ends rubbed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BOOKS003547

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Titel: Cadiz to Cathay: The Story of the Long ...
Verlag: Stanford University Pres
Erscheinungsdatum: 1947
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good
Signiert: Signed by Author(s)