Een Bezoek aan de Philippijnsche Eilanden by John Bowring
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"EEN BEZOEK AAN DE PHILIPPINSCHE EILANDEN" by John Bowring is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the history and culture of the Philippine Islands, documenting Bowring's observations during his travels in the region as a former governor of Hong Kong and English plenipotentiary in China. The book likely reflects on both the historical context of Spanish colonization and the experiences of different local communities. The opening of
the book provides a detailed historical background of the Philippines, recounting the expeditions that led to Spanish colonization, starting with Ferdinand Magellan's voyages in the early 16th century. It discusses the challenges faced by various Spanish expeditions, including conflicts with local populations and other colonial powers. Bowring gives insight into his transition from Hong Kong to the Philippines, describing his arrival in Manila and the city's key features—all while emphasizing the hospitality of the local populace and various interactions he has with different communities. The narrative sets the stage for Bowring’s observations and experiences throughout his travels across the islands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bowring, John, 1792-1872 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | A visit to the Philippine Islands. Dutch |
| Title | Een Bezoek aan de Philippijnsche Eilanden |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Philippines -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Philippines |
| Subject | Philippines -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Subject | Bowring, John, 1792-1872 -- Travel -- Philippines |
| Subject | Philippines -- Politics and government -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46936 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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