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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 1. The Isthmus Cut by the “Path Between the Seas” ............................9 2. Panama’s “Geographic Destiny” ......................................................15 3. An Economy Centered on the Canal ................................................25 4. A Mixed People from All over the World ..........................................35 5. A Rich Cultural Stew..........................................................................41 6. Carnaval: The All-Panama Festival ..................................................49 Recipes ..................................................................................................52 Series Glossary......................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas......................................................................56 Chronology ............................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ..................................................60 For More Information............................................................................61 Index ......................................................................................................62