The Isthmus of Tehuantepec: Being the Results of a Survey for a Railroad to Connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Made by the Scientific Commis

by John Jay Williams

This report details the findings of a survey conducted in the mid-19th century to determine the feasibility of a railroad connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in southern Mexico. It provides a comprehensive overview of the geology, climate, and topography of the region, as well as a discussion of the economic and strategic benefits of such a railroad.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021139114
• ISBN13: 9781021139115
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"