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English: A c.1870 map of a plan for the Nicaragua Canal, drawn up by Julius Bien & Company. The map follows the southern route proposal.
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circa 1870
date QS:P,+1870-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
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The Great Interoceanic Nicaragua Canal
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Julius Bien & Company
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