3639X1 First Edition. Clifton Books, Brighton: 1969. 152 pages. Hardcover with dustjacket. Good condtion. Contrary to what is often supposed, Ferdinand de Lesseps was not the first to attempt to forge a link between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. The author describes these early attempts before turning to the story of de Lesseps himself and the political obstructions, financial problems and engineering hazards successfully overcome by this remarkable man. $16.95USD
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