The Longest Line on the Map: The United States, the Pan-American Highway, and the Quest to Link the Americas
by Eric Rutkow
Eric Rutkow tells the story of the Pan-American Highway, an extraordinary effort to connect the Americas by road. Centering on the United States and the quest for a continuous route, this history explores the ambitions, challenges, and international significance of one of the world’s most expansive transportation projects.
About This Book
The Longest Line on the Map explores the history of the Pan-American Highway, the ambitious project designed to link the countries of the Americas.
Eric Rutkow focuses on the United States and its place in the effort to create a continuous road across the hemisphere.
The book considers the political vision, practical challenges, and broader significance of connecting the Americas by highway.
It offers a narrative of infrastructure, international cooperation, and the pursuit of a shared continental route.
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