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Title: An Epoch in History
Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "An Epoch in History" by P. H. Eley is a historical account, likely written in the early 20th century. This book explores a significant moment in time, detailing the American educational mission in the Philippines following the Spanish-American War. Through personal narratives and observations, the author sheds light on the introduction of a public school system by American educators in a foreign land, marking a transformative period in both Philippine history and American imperialism. The narrative chronicles the author's journey as one of the educators sent to the Philippines, highlighting his experiences upon arrival in Manila and subsequent assignments in various towns. He depicts scenes of life in the islands, illustrating the cultural and social dynamics between the American teachers and the Filipino populace. Key events include the establishment of public schools, detailed descriptions of Filipino customs and family life, and firsthand accounts of the teachers' efforts to introduce a new educational framework. The narration is interspersed with reflections on the challenges faced by these teachers and the emotional bonds formed with the local communities amidst the backdrop of a changing political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eley, P. H. (Peter Harden), 1876-
EBook No.: 20996
Published: Apr 5, 2007
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- Description and travel
Subject: Educational assistance, American -- Philippines
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Epoch in History
Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "An Epoch in History" by P. H. Eley is a historical account, likely written in the early 20th century. This book explores a significant moment in time, detailing the American educational mission in the Philippines following the Spanish-American War. Through personal narratives and observations, the author sheds light on the introduction of a public school system by American educators in a foreign land, marking a transformative period in both Philippine history and American imperialism. The narrative chronicles the author's journey as one of the educators sent to the Philippines, highlighting his experiences upon arrival in Manila and subsequent assignments in various towns. He depicts scenes of life in the islands, illustrating the cultural and social dynamics between the American teachers and the Filipino populace. Key events include the establishment of public schools, detailed descriptions of Filipino customs and family life, and firsthand accounts of the teachers' efforts to introduce a new educational framework. The narration is interspersed with reflections on the challenges faced by these teachers and the emotional bonds formed with the local communities amidst the backdrop of a changing political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eley, P. H. (Peter Harden), 1876-
EBook No.: 20996
Published: Apr 5, 2007
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- Description and travel
Subject: Educational assistance, American -- Philippines
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.