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English Railway Surveying Party in Central America cutting a Road from Lake Nicaragua to the Atlantic (engraving)
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English Railway Surveying Party in Central America cutting a Road from Lake Nicaragua to the Atlantic (engraving)
1620574 English Railway Surveying Party in Central America cutting a Road from Lake Nicaragua to the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Railway Surveying Party in Central America cutting a Road from Lake Nicaragua to the Atlantic. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 September 1867.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22554546
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Atlantic Central America Cutting Clearance Lake Nicaragua
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This engraving titled "English Railway Surveying Party in Central America cutting a Road from Lake Nicaragua to the Atlantic" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into an ambitious project that aimed to connect two significant points in Central America. The image showcases the determination and industriousness of this group of English surveyors as they work diligently to clear a path through dense vegetation. The scene is set against the backdrop of lush greenery, with towering trees and thick foliage surrounding the workers. With axes in hand, they tirelessly cut through the wilderness, forging a road that would eventually link Lake Nicaragua to the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. This monumental undertaking was part of an effort to establish railway infrastructure across Central America. As we observe this historical moment frozen in time, it becomes evident that not only were these individuals responsible for shaping physical landscapes but also for shaping history itself. Their efforts paved the way for improved transportation and trade routes throughout this region. This print serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance and as a reminder of how far we have come since those early days of exploration and development. It offers us an opportunity to reflect on our own progress while appreciating those who came before us, leaving their mark on our world.
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