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Half Forgotten Canal History and Interoceanic Plans
A detailed survey of the interoceanic canal saga traces early 16th to 19th century attempts. From Spanish monarchs fearing divine displeasure to British and American efforts, Nicaragua and Panama routes compete. Key figures include de Lesseps, Bolivar, Walker, and Cushing. The piece notes treaties, concessions, failures, bankruptcies, and ongoing policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
United States
Panama
Nicaragua
Sthmus
Charles V
Spain
Philip I
Pacific
Philip
Galisteo
New, Granada
Venezuela
Ecuador
Simon Bolivar
London
New Republic
England
France
Adams
Bolivar
Parama
Commission of Engineers
Federal
New Granada
Colombia
Guatemala
San Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
United States of Central America
Washington
Henry Clay
Central American Republic
Elijah Hise
Great Lake
State Department
Hiss
Senate
Mr. Hiss
E. G
Gass
Michel Chevalier
Caleb Cushing
Darien
Congress
Gorgoza
Bogota
Europe
Hhis
Paris
Bonaparte
Wyse
de Lesseps
Geographical Congress
Canal Company
M. de Lesacps
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