Recollections Of Forty Years V2

Recollections Of Forty Years V2 is a memoir written by Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat and engineer who is best known for his role in the construction of the Suez Canal. The book is a detailed account of de Lesseps' life and career, covering a period of forty years from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. It provides an insight into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the challenges and triumphs of de Lesseps' various projects, including the Suez Canal and the failed attempt to construct a canal in Panama. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of de Lesseps' life, and it is filled with personal anecdotes, historical details, and insights into the engineering and construction techniques of the time. Overall, Recollections Of Forty Years V2 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of engineering, diplomacy, and the development of the modern world.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.