Description

Published in 1913, Panama and the Canal in Picture and Prose is a comprehensive overview of Panama and the Panama Canal in the year before it was opened to commerce. Organized in 20 chapters, the book begins with an introductory chapter about Jamaica, “the front door to Panama.” Chapters two through six give an overview of the history and geography of Panama. Chapter 15 covers the geography, population, economy, and other aspects of the newly-established Republic of Panama; Chapter 16 is devoted to the Indians of Panama. The remaining chapters ...