Project Gutenberg 2020-02-21 Public domain in the USA. 238 Abert, S. T. (Silvanus Thayer) 1828 1903 Abert, Silvanus Thayer Abert, Sylvanus Thayer 02002644 Is a Ship Canal Practicable? Notes, Historical and Statistical, Upon the Projected Routes for an Interoceanic Ship Canal Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, in Which is Included a Short Account of the Character and Influence of the Canal of Suez, and the Probable Effects Upon the Commerce of the World of the Two Canals, Regarded Either as Rivals, or as Parts of One System of Interoceanic Navigation Produced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Is a Ship Canal Practicable?" by S. T. Abert is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the feasibility of constructing an interoceanic ship canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, analyzing various proposed routes and their historical significance. Through an examination of past explorations and existing maritime routes, Abert discusses the potential impact of such a canal on global commerce, drawing on examples like the Suez Canal and the historical aspirations of notable figures in navigation. The opening of the work introduces Columbus's exploration of the Darien region and highlights the aspirations behind the quest for a maritime passage between two great oceans. Abert sets the stage by referencing historical figures and their opinions on the existence of potential waterways, while also contemplating the geological realities that shape these routes. The author reflects on the historic search for connections across the isthmus, suggesting that despite the challenges, the vision of a canal uniting vast trade routes remains a compelling prospect, especially in the light of burgeoning international trade and commerce. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Canals, Interoceanic TC Text Category: History - Other Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology 306887 2025-09-24T10:08:26.610355 text/html 297621 2024-10-17T16:35:55 text/html 1883243 2025-09-24T10:08:33.008270 application/epub+zip 1880734 2025-09-24T10:08:27.786310 application/epub+zip 174815 2025-09-24T10:08:27.146323 application/epub+zip 2028205 2025-09-24T10:08:36.711314 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2004371 2025-09-24T10:08:32.262342 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244439 2022-09-27T18:43:35.164883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265429 2025-09-24T10:08:25.669317 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 245575 2024-10-17T16:35:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16739 2025-09-24T10:08:36.857260 application/rdf+xml 12133 2025-09-24T10:08:27.237307 image/jpeg 2080 2025-09-24T10:08:27.193307 image/jpeg 1910195 2025-09-24T10:08:26.671358 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog