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Suez Canal described as a grand but perilous enterprise
The narrative reflects on the Suez Canal project from ancient to modern times, noting forebears like Napoleon Bonaparte and de Lesseps. It warns of engineering challenges, especially water supply, sand drift, and harbor defenses. It praises French leadership while acknowledging political risk and long patience required for success.
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Suez Canal
Sues Canal
M. de Tesseps
Napoleott
Darius I
Ptolemy TI
Grand Cairo
Mediterreanean Sea
Ierodotus Snys
Strabo
Egypt
Nile
Red Sea
India
Diaz
Geerie
Europe
Sugland
Shane
Saint- Lakes
M. du Lesseps
England
L3ne
Tive
Mygpt
Bofel
Goa
de. Schenck
Phildelphia
Lavras
Thornton
Sean
Huega
Com&t
Umea
Jung
Piedighie
Geogeiilly
Philaiphia
Sinoothag
Ia Discage
Sehenek
Stanstrake
Tates
EL la Tre
Eta
Pune
Gde
George C. Goodwin
Your
Dewas Burnca& Co
Balriuony
Hance
George Hi. Keyser
Orgommati
F. Be
Vollins Byothera
Bax Fataue Cines
Hotettor
Saath & Bianleo
Pad Condy