PANAMA: Panama to Patagonia: The Isthmian Canal and the West Coast Countries of South America, with Maps and Illustrationsby Charles M Pepper. 1906. 398p The Panama Canal will significantly impact trade routes, particularly between the U. S. and South America, with distance comparisons showing advantages for ports like New Orleans over New York. This interoceanic waterway is expected to stimulate commercial evolution and immigration in South America, leading to a more skilled labor force over time. Additionally, the Canal will enhance industrial development and