Some notes on the bibliography of the Philippines by Thomas C. Middleton
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"Some Notes on the Bibliography of the Philippines" by Rev. Thomas Cooke Middleton, D.D., O.S.A. is a bibliographic publication written at the turn of the 20th century, specifically around the late 1890s to early 1900s. This detailed work serves as a scholarly resource that compiles and analyzes literature related to the history, art, science, and languages of the Philippines, documenting the intellectual contributions of various authors and scholars from the archipelago. In
the book, Middleton provides an expansive overview of Philippine literature, identifying significant works, authors, and pressing topics related to the islands. He explores the bibliography compiled by W.E. Retana, which features titles in twenty-seven Philippine dialects, and highlights important texts ranging from historical accounts to studies in botany and linguistics. Additionally, Middleton discusses the introduction of printing to the Philippines, detailing early presses and their contributions to the proliferation of knowledge. His focus on the richness and variety of Philippine literature aims to improve awareness and counter misconceptions about the literary achievements of the nation. Overall, the book serves as a comprehensive guide for scholars and readers interested in understanding the intellectual heritage of the Philippines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Middleton, Thomas C. (Thomas Cooke), 1842-1923 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02023623 |
| Title | Some notes on the bibliography of the Philippines |
| Contents | Preface [signed John Thomson] -- Introductory -- Works of general information -- Authorities on Philippine dialects -- Some literary curios among Philippina -- Philippine presses -- Introduction of printing into the Philippines -- Index. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team for Project Gutenberg at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Printing -- Philippines -- History |
| Subject | Philippines -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35191 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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