Pan-american Railway

Explore the ambitious vision of a unified railway system spanning the Americas in "Pan-American Railway." This historical account details the conception and promotion of the Pan-American Railway, an endeavor aimed at fostering economic and cultural exchange throughout the continent. Chronicling the efforts of figures like Henry Gassaway Davis and the Permanent Pan-American Railway Committee, the book offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of this grand project. Discover the early surveys, political negotiations, and engineering feats involved in planning a railway that would connect North and South America, revealing a fascinating chapter in the history of transportation and international cooperation.

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