The Making of the Panama Canal and Author Cristina Henriquez's Novel 'The Great Divide'

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Author Cristina Henriquez discusses her novel 'The Great Divide' which explores the making of the Panama Canal and its lasting consequences.

Key Points

  • 50,000 people from 90 different countries were involved in carving the land for the Panama Canal
  • The consequences of building the Canal continue to impact the present

Pros

  • Insightful exploration of the making of the Panama Canal
  • Highlights the impact and consequences of the engineering feat