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A fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young man named Walter Goodwin, who is eager to improve his family's circumstances and seeks work on the ambitious Panama Canal project. As Walter embarks on his journey, he encounters a variety of characters, including the brash Captain Martin Bradshaw and the seasoned steam-shovel engineer Jack Devlin, both of whom