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LoC No.: 24027059
Title: Beautiful Philippines: A Handbook of General Information
Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Beautiful Philippines: A Handbook of General Information" is a comprehensive guidebook crafted in the early 20th century. This publication, prepared by the Philippine Commission of Independence, aims to present a thorough overview of the Philippines, its history, geographical features, culture, and the socio-political landscape during a pivotal time in the nation’s history. Its target audience includes tourists and foreigners seeking reliable information about the islands and their people. The opening of the book establishes its purpose and importance, emphasizing the need for accurate information about the Philippines, especially given its relatively unknown status at the time of publication. It highlights the rich history of the islands, noting the transitions from Spanish to American influence, and underscores the Filipinos' desire for recognition and autonomy. The foreword serves as an invitation for readers to explore the beauty, culture, and progress of the nation while shedding light on its enduring spirit for freedom. The initial chapters delve into the historical background, suggesting that the islands were not merely underdeveloped territories but were rich in culture and governance long before European contact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Philippine Islands. Commission of Independence
EBook No.: 61774
Published: Apr 7, 2020
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- Description and travel
Subject: Philippines -- Economic conditions
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 24027059
Title: Beautiful Philippines: A Handbook of General Information
Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net/
for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Beautiful Philippines: A Handbook of General Information" is a comprehensive guidebook crafted in the early 20th century. This publication, prepared by the Philippine Commission of Independence, aims to present a thorough overview of the Philippines, its history, geographical features, culture, and the socio-political landscape during a pivotal time in the nation’s history. Its target audience includes tourists and foreigners seeking reliable information about the islands and their people. The opening of the book establishes its purpose and importance, emphasizing the need for accurate information about the Philippines, especially given its relatively unknown status at the time of publication. It highlights the rich history of the islands, noting the transitions from Spanish to American influence, and underscores the Filipinos' desire for recognition and autonomy. The foreword serves as an invitation for readers to explore the beauty, culture, and progress of the nation while shedding light on its enduring spirit for freedom. The initial chapters delve into the historical background, suggesting that the islands were not merely underdeveloped territories but were rich in culture and governance long before European contact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Philippine Islands. Commission of Independence
EBook No.: 61774
Published: Apr 7, 2020
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- Description and travel
Subject: Philippines -- Economic conditions
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.