The Golden Isthmus - The History Of Panama

Year Published: 1967

Creator: British Broadcasting Corp TV

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Traces the history of Panama and the Panama Canal. Begins with Balboa's march across the isthmus in 1513 and his dream of a canal. Describes the attempt of De Lesseps, builder of the Suez Canal, to dig a canal through the jungle at sea level. Shows how the teamwork of American doctors and engineers finally built the lock-canal. Tells of plans to blast a new canal through the hills of Panama.

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