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Anthony joins Cortlandts as Gatun scenes of progress unfold
Anthony, guided by Cortlandt and Mrs. Cortlandt, travels through Gatun toward the Panama Canal project. He marvels at the vast engineering work, the soaring towers and dredges, and the promise of an inland sea as the modern nation awakens. He contemplates purpose, patriotism, and a hopeful future.
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Kirk
Anthony
Allan
Cortlandt
Penamig
Gatun
Culebra