The Philippines And Round About

The Philippines And Round About

George John Younghusband

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9781279390207
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'The Philippines And Round About' offers a fascinating glimpse into the Philippine Islands during the early 20th century. Authored by George John Younghusband, this travelogue provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and culture of the Philippines under American colonial rule. The book captures a pivotal moment in the nation’s history, offering insights into the social dynamics, economic activities, and political climate of the time. Younghusband’s narrative style combines keen observation with personal anecdotes, making the book both informative and engaging. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the Philippines’ complex past and its evolving identity. This work is a valuable resource for historians, travelers, and anyone interested in Southeast Asian studies.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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