The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough

A monumental chronicle of one of the greatest engineering feats in human history, The Path Between the Seas tells the full, gripping story of the creation of the Panama Canal. Spanning the years 1870 to 1914, David McCullough traces the dream, struggle, and triumph that connected two oceans and reshaped global trade. From the early French efforts plagued by disease and failure to the ultimate American success under Theodore Roosevelt, McCullough paints an extraordinary portrait of human ambition, innovation, and perseverance. With his hallmark narrative power and historical precision, he brings to life the engineers, workers, and visionaries who built the canal that changed the world.