This personal account of life in Panama is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region. The author, who lived in Panama for over four decades, provides a detailed and personal account of the country's history, culture, and people. From the construction of the Panama Canal to the country's struggle for democracy, Robinson provides a comprehensive historical perspective on Panama's development. This book is a valuable resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in Central American culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.