San Francisco and the Nicaragua Canal by William L. Merry
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| Author | Merry, William L. (William Lawrence), 1842-1911 |
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| Title | San Francisco and the Nicaragua Canal |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "San Francisco and the Nicaragua Canal" by William L. Merry is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the political, economic, and logistical arguments surrounding the construction of the Nicaragua Canal, which was proposed as a significant waterway to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The author presents a defense of the canal's benefits, arguing that it serves not only as a transportation route but also as a strategic national interest for the United States. In this book, Merry systematically rebuts claims made against the construction of the Nicaragua Canal, emphasizing its potential for enhancing trade, improving maritime competition, and benefiting Pacific Coast ports rather than harming them. He addresses misconceptions about the canal's construction costs and operational efficiency compared to alternatives like the Suez Canal. Merry also discusses the broader implications of the canal on American commerce and territorial growth, asserting that it will open new markets and facilitate transportation for various goods across the nascent transportation network. Ultimately, the work serves as a passionate endorsement of the canal as a crucial infrastructure project for national development and security. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TC: Technology: Ocean engineering |
| Subject | Nicaragua Canal (Nicaragua) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42603 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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