Matthew Parker
absolutely gripping account of the canal's conception and construction An exemplary history, vigorously told, Los Angeles TimesA marvelously comprehensive work about an epic engineering triumph, The Philadelphia InquirerA detailed study of the myriad personalities and design plans associated with the work, Parker's limpid prose is best suited to accounts of the dangers the laborers faced, The New YorkerParker has written the Panama story for a new generation It is the workers' heartfelt views on the conditions in which they lived and worked that really bring this book to life.
The EconomistFew great feats of engineering have been steeped in as much passion and tragedy as the Panama Canal, and no one tells the story better than Matthew Parker.
Through meticulous research and vivid, vigorous prose, Parker has captured the frenzy surrounding the canal and the heartbreaking toll that it took on the thousands of men who set off like soldiers to Panamas Fever Coast, never to return.
Candice Millard, author of The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelts Darkest Journey An epic tale of human folly and endeavor, beautifully told and researched.
John le CarrAn engrossing narrative of what Theodore Roosevelt called one of the great works of the world, Publishers Weekly starred review Great book and the history is just amazing,
The EconomistFew great feats of engineering have been steeped in as much passion and tragedy as the Panama Canal, and no one tells the story better than Matthew Parker.
Through meticulous research and vivid, vigorous prose, Parker has captured the frenzy surrounding the canal and the heartbreaking toll that it took on the thousands of men who set off like soldiers to Panamas Fever Coast, never to return.
Candice Millard, author of The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelts Darkest Journey An epic tale of human folly and endeavor, beautifully told and researched.
John le CarrAn engrossing narrative of what Theodore Roosevelt called one of the great works of the world, Publishers Weekly starred review Great book and the history is just amazing,
Born in Central America, Matthew Parker spent part of his childhood in the West Indies, He has written for most UK national newspapers, literary and historical magazines, as well as lecturing around the world and contributing to TV and radio programmes in the UK, Canada and US.
A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, his bestselling and
critically acclaimed books include Monte Cassino, Panama Fever, The Sugar Barons and Goldeneye.
His most book, Willoughbyland, tells the strange story of Englands short lived colony in Suriname, He lives in east London with his family and annoying dog, More at www. matthewparker. co. uk