Panama Canal: ''The Big Ditch''
A Personal History
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About the Book
This book is a personal account of how the Panama Canal and its history affected the lives of the author's family. Between 1953 and 1957, Dr. Avery P. King (the author's grandfather) and his family lived on Ancon Hill in the Panama Canal Zone. This book is about that time and how the history of the region affected the family. It is intended for a younger audience. Most of the photographs in this book are from The King Family Album and King Family collection.
About the Author
About The Author Josephine Mintel was born in Normal Illinois in 1991. Her namesake is her great grandmother, Josephine Carrier Burke of Winooski, Vermont. Josey lives with her Mom, Judith King Mintel, Dad, Richard Mintel and many pets including a cat, three ferrets and a Citron Cockatoo from Indonesia named "Malika." She currently attends Middle School in Bloomington, Illinois. This book was written for her history class there taught by Mr. Bill Wetzel. Josey decided to share this book with others interested in history and the Panama Canal. The author is interested in books and family history. She is also an accomplished musician.