""The History of the Purchase by the United States of the Panama Canal: The Manner of Payment, and the Distribution of the Proceeds of Sale"" is a historical account written by William John Curtis in 1909. The book details the acquisition of the Panama Canal by the United States, including the negotiations and agreements made with the French company that had previously attempted to build the canal. It also explores the financial aspects of the purchase, including how the payment was made and how the proceeds of the sale were distributed. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and controversial process that led to the United States taking control of the Panama Canal, a major engineering feat that would have a significant impact on global trade and transportation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.