ILLUSTRATED WITH MAPS.
CINCINNATI:
R. W. CARROLL & CO., PUBLISHERS,
117 WEST FOURTH STREET.
1870.
The following notes upon Interoceanic Routes across the American Isthmus were collected and arranged during intervals of professional occupation, and are doubtless affected by the haste incident to this method of preparation.
They were laid by a friend before the Hon.William H. Seward and the late R. J. Walker, for their perusal, and receiving the commendation of their enlightened judgments, the writer has thought that the publication may not be without interest to those who are seeking information as to the feasibility of an intermarine ship canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Prepared before the completion of the Suez Canal and the sailing of the last Darien Expedition, some additions have been made to bring the parts of the Notes relating to these topics up to date.
August 1, 1870.
IS A SHIP CANAL PRACTICABLE?