| Editor |
Craig, Austin, 1872-1949 |
| Author |
Comyn, Tomás de |
| Author |
Jagor, Fedor, 1816-1900 |
| Author |
Virchow, Rudolf, 1821-1902 |
| Author |
Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877 |
| Title |
The Former Philippines Thru Foreign Eyes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Feodor Jagor's Travels in the Philippines (the out-of-print 1875 English translation corrected from the original German text) -- The state of the Philippines in 1810, by Tomas de Comyn (William Walton's 1821 translation modernized) -- Manila and Sulu in 1842, by Com. Chas. Wilkes (Narrative of U.S. exploring expedition 1838-42, v. 5) -- Manila in 1819, by Lieut. John White (from the "History of a voyage to the China Sea") -- The peopling of the Philippines, by Doctor Rudolf Virchow (O. T. Mason's translation; Smithsonian institution 1899 report) -- People and prospects of the Philippines, by an English merchant, 1778, and a consul, 1878 (from Blackwood's and the Cornhill magazine) -- Filipino merchants of the early 1890s, by F. Karuth.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
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| Summary |
"The Former Philippines Thru Foreign Eyes" edited by Austin Craig is a historical account produced in the early 20th century, providing insights into the Philippines through the perspectives of foreign observers from various times. The work compiles accounts from notable figures such as Jagor, Comyn, Virchow, and Wilkes, offering readers a nuanced view of the archipelago during the Spanish colonial period, including societal structures, commercial practices, and the cultural landscape of the Filipinos. The opening of the book provides context and rationale for its compilation, emphasizing the need to counteract the misrepresentations of Filipinos in Spanish narratives. The editor discusses the shortcomings of early Spanish historians, who often exaggerated their own achievements while diminishing the capabilities of the Filipinos. This introduction lays the groundwork for a multi-faceted exploration of the Philippines through foreign eyes, marking the importance of understanding the nation’s history beyond biased accounts. The text anticipates a rich tapestry of findings from individual travelers, shedding light on Philippine geography, customs, and challenges faced during Spanish rule, setting the stage for a deeper appreciation of Filipino culture and history as seen through a diverse array of viewpoints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Philippines
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10770 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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