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Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
ISBN 10: 1530292514 ISBN 13: 9781530292516
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Language: English
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
ISBN 10: 1530292514 ISBN 13: 9781530292516
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
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Language: English
Published by HardPress Publishing, 2019
ISBN 10: 1406928208 ISBN 13: 9781406928204
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Language: English
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
ISBN 10: 1530292514 ISBN 13: 9781530292516
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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Language: English
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
ISBN 10: 1530292514 ISBN 13: 9781530292516
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
£ 14.76
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Language: English
Published by HardPress Publishing, 2019
ISBN 10: 1406928208 ISBN 13: 9781406928204
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Language: English
Published by Century Co., NY, 1913
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. B/w photos (illustrator). 1st Edition. green c w/black titles,; moderate wear at extremities, lite toning of end papers; 313 clean, unmarked pages.
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
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Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Language: English
Published by Century Co., 1913
Seller: J. Mercurio Books, Maps, & Prints IOBA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
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First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. March 19, 1913 written on title page. Pale damp stain on title page. Prior owner ex libris block on rear of ffep.
Seller: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, United Kingdom
Condition: Like New. Used - Like New. Book is new and unread but may have minor shelf wear. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.
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Language: English
Published by Century Co., New York, New York, 1913
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition First Printing. Dedicated to his fellow officers in the Zone Police, this autobiographical account chronicles the activities of this unique force responsible for maintaining security in the Panama Canal zone. They operated until 1982, when these law enforcement duties were transfered from the US to Panama (Wiki). In 314 pages, lavishly illustrated with black-and-white photos, + 2-page ad for other titles by this author in rear + a facsimile of his discharge orders from the Canal Zone Police Force on 13 March 1912 copied inside front cover. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1918, this 8v0 (6" x 8.5") has green cloth-covered boards stamped with orange map/decoration to front & spine, lettered in black to both. Bright gilt to top outside edges of text block. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Deckle-edged pages are off-white with mild tanning, but completely unmarked. Slight bumping to corners & pushing to both ends of spine. NO DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
Published by The Century Co., New York, 1913
Seller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 8vo. (10), 314 pp, illus. First Edition, April 1913. Lightly age-toned bottom and fore- text block , else, no wear. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 6" x 8.5". Illustrated Green cloth with black lettering to front board and spine, enlistment order on front pastedown, and ads on rear free endpaper. Size: Octavo. Book.
Published by The Century Co, 1913
Seller: Chamblin Bookmine, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition
8vo Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 314p. Interior is unmarked with some b/w photos and a light patina. Green cloth boards are ruffled on backside with bumped corners and a few stains on bottom edge of front panel. Binding is tight with secure hinges. Lacks a jacket.
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Published by The Century Co.,, New York:, 1913
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
8vo. 314 pp., plus 2 pp. publ. ads. Photo frntsp., numerous photo plates, facsimile TLS on front pastedown. Pictorial green publisher's cloth, silhouette map illust. of Panama and the Canal front cover, black lettering front cover & spine (minor dustsoiling, shelfwear), still VG copy. First edition of this author's memoir of his time working as a policeman on the Panama Canal Zone in 1912 while they conducted a census of the nationalities, and citizens all residing during construction. He comments frequently on the "Jim Crow" laws preventing the mixing of White personnel with Indigenous peoples, or West Indies-African workers, and the continued struggle to negotiate quarters, as well as make accurate count.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a captivating journey into the heart of a world in transition, the Panama Canal Zone during the early 20th century. As the author delves into the lives of laborers, police officers, and residents, we witness the construction of one of the world's greatest engineering marvels from a unique perspective. The author explores the diverse backgrounds of the people who came to the Zone, their struggles, and contributions that shaped the region's cultural tapestry. Through its vivid prose, this book provides a rich and nuanced exploration of human nature and the complexities of a transformative era in history, offering valuable insights into the enduring legacy of the Panama Canal and its global impact. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Language: English
Published by Double9 Books Llp Nov 2025, 2025
ISBN 10: 9375559696 ISBN 13: 9789375559696
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Zone policeman 88: A close range study of the Panama Canal and its workers is a vivid exploration of one of the greatest engineering achievements of the modern age and the human stories behind it. The book provides an intimate portrayal of life in the Canal Zone, capturing the diversity, discipline, and determination that defined the workers who built the Panama Canal. Through firsthand observation, it reveals the social and cultural intersections that shaped the community, blending technical insight with the realities of daily labor and adaptation. The narrative examines the coexistence of ambition and hardship, showing how individuals from different nations contributed to a shared vision of progress. It reflects on the complexity of order, authority, and personal purpose within a rigid yet dynamic environment. Combining historical documentation with personal experience, the work offers both a record of human endurance and a meditation on cooperation, ambition, and the pursuit of monumental goals amid challenging circumstances.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1021186589 ISBN 13: 9781021186584
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This gripping account of the construction of the Panama Canal offers a firsthand look at the lives of the workers who made it possible. Through the eyes of the titular Zone Policeman 88, readers will experience the challenges and dangers of this massive engineering project, as well as the social and political dynamics of the region.
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Language: English
Published by Press Holdings International, Inc. Dez 2002, 2002
ISBN 10: 1410101215 ISBN 13: 9781410101211
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Originally published in 1913, during the construction of the Panama Canal, Harry A. Franck tells the story of his service as a police officer in the Canal Zone. Franck was a well-known travel writer in the first half of the twentieth century. He missed none of the color and humor and adventures of his experiences; and his book is a faithful and fascinating picture of all he saw and heard and enjoyed - enjoyed to the full and makes his reader enjoy. There are many photographs of the canal construction and other scenes taken by the author.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1019397063 ISBN 13: 9781019397060
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.