Zone Policeman 88: A Close Range Study of the Panama Canal and Its Workers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Glimpses from inside the Panama Canal Zone, with a frontline view of life, work, and culture.

A firsthand account follows the author as a newcomer to the Canal Zone, weaving the daily grind of police work with sharp observations about language, power, and community. This edition presents events, characters, and places through the eyes of a man who learns the ropes while navigating borders, bureaucracy, and the quirks of life in a tropical frontier.

• Experience the rhythm of frontier law enforcement on the Isthmus and the people who populate it
• See how language, culture, and identity shape everyday interactions in a divided city landscape
• Get an inside view of equipment, routines, and the practicalities of living far from home
• Read memoir-style scenes that blend humor, hardship, and a candid reflection on empire and progress

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