Hell's Gorge by Matthew Parker
Traces a heroic dream that spanned four centuries: to build a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This book explores the fierce geo-political struggle behind the heroic vision of the canal, and the immense engineering and medical battles that were fought.
An epic tale of human folly and endeavour, beautifully told and researched -- John le Carré
Matthew Parker has picked a fascinating subject and written a book worthy of it.. It is peopled with a host of characters, some heroic, others corrupt, almost all out of the ordinary. There isn't a dull page -- Allan Massie * Daily Telegraph *
Parker's epic story, from the 18th century to the present day, is awesome * The Times *
Parker has written the Panama story for a new generation. He quotes extensively from letters and diaries of ordinary workers writing home to their families. And it is their heartfelt views on the conditions in which they lived and worked that really bring this book to life * The Economist *
Parker's great forte in Panama Fever is to bring this complex story to life through a succession of vivid characters * Sunday Telegraph *
Matthew Parker has picked a fascinating subject and written a book worthy of it.. It is peopled with a host of characters, some heroic, others corrupt, almost all out of the ordinary. There isn't a dull page -- Allan Massie * Daily Telegraph *
Parker's epic story, from the 18th century to the present day, is awesome * The Times *
Parker has written the Panama story for a new generation. He quotes extensively from letters and diaries of ordinary workers writing home to their families. And it is their heartfelt views on the conditions in which they lived and worked that really bring this book to life * The Economist *
Parker's great forte in Panama Fever is to bring this complex story to life through a succession of vivid characters * Sunday Telegraph *
Matthew Parker is a critically acclaimed historian who has written for numerous UK national newspapers, literary and historical magazines, as well as lecturing around the world and contributing to TV and radio programmes in the UK, Canada and the US. An elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Parker's books include The Battle of Britain, Monte Cassino, Panama Fever, The Sugar Barons and Goldeneye: Ian Fleming in Jamaica. Parker lives in east London with his family.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099484332 |
| Title | Hell's Gorge |
| Author | Matthew Parker |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2008-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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