The book "Waterways and water transport in different countries. Description of the canals of Panama, Suez, Manchester, Nicaragua and others" by J. Stephen Jeans (James Stephen) is a detailed study of water routes and transport in different countries of the world. The author describes in detail the history, development and features of water transport through such canals as the Panama, Suez, Manchester, Nicaragua and others. J. Stephen Jeans examines the impact of these waterways on the economy, trade, and culture of each country individually, as well as in the context of global sea and river trade. The book contains many interesting facts, illustrations and maps that help the reader better understand the importance of water transport in human history. "Waterways and water transport in different countries" is an important book for those interested in transport, geography and the history of the development of world trade through water transport.