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Title: Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Albay
Note: Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ginger Paque, Jeroen Hellingman, and the DP team, from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr
Summary: "Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Albay" by Juan Álvarez Guerra is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author's explorations and observations of the Philippines, specifically detailing the journey from Manila to the province of Albay, while intricately weaving cultural, historical, and geographical insights of the regions traversed. The narrative likely includes reflections on the local populace, traditions, and natural beauty encountered along the way. The opening of the book sets the stage for the forthcoming adventure, introducing the narrator and his motivations for embarking on the journey. A dialogue between the narrator and his friend reveals an impending trip by sea on the vessel named "Sorsogon", despite concerns regarding inclement weather. As the journey begins, we are introduced to the crew and fellow passengers, including Enriqueta and Matilde, two mestizas embodying the blend of cultures present in the Philippines. Throughout the initial chapters, the reader is invited to share in the narrator's observations of both the mundane details of life aboard a ship and the richer tapestry of social interactions, ultimately hinting at the personal growth and discoveries that might unfold during the voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alvarez Guerra, Juan, 1843-1905
EBook No.: 12275
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: Spanish
Subject: Philippines -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Albay
Note: Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ginger Paque, Jeroen Hellingman, and the DP team, from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr
Summary: "Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Albay" by Juan Álvarez Guerra is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author's explorations and observations of the Philippines, specifically detailing the journey from Manila to the province of Albay, while intricately weaving cultural, historical, and geographical insights of the regions traversed. The narrative likely includes reflections on the local populace, traditions, and natural beauty encountered along the way. The opening of the book sets the stage for the forthcoming adventure, introducing the narrator and his motivations for embarking on the journey. A dialogue between the narrator and his friend reveals an impending trip by sea on the vessel named "Sorsogon", despite concerns regarding inclement weather. As the journey begins, we are introduced to the crew and fellow passengers, including Enriqueta and Matilde, two mestizas embodying the blend of cultures present in the Philippines. Throughout the initial chapters, the reader is invited to share in the narrator's observations of both the mundane details of life aboard a ship and the richer tapestry of social interactions, ultimately hinting at the personal growth and discoveries that might unfold during the voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alvarez Guerra, Juan, 1843-1905
EBook No.: 12275
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: Spanish
Subject: Philippines -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.