9781332416431 - An Exposition of the Errors and Fallacies in Rear-Admiral Ammen's Pamphlet Entitled (Classic Reprint) de Elmer Lawrence Corthell (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This absorbing read explores the relative merits of the Nicaragua Canal and the Eads Ship Railway, two ambitious projects vying for support and investment in the 19th century. The author deploys scientific assessments and technical data to comprehensively examine the two proposals. The book delves into the manyfaceted aspects of each project, considering engineering feasibility, costs, and potential impact on global trade and transportation. The author also scrutinizes Admiral Ammen's criticisms of the Ship Railway, providing evidence to counter claims of impracticability and excessive expense. This meticulously researched and engagingly written book offers an in-depth analysis of two major infrastructure projects that sought to revolutionize interoceanic travel, shedding light on the complexities of engineering, finance, and political intrigue involved in such endeavors. 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.