Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Marianas by Juan Alvarez Guerra
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"Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Marianas" by Juan Alvarez Guerra is a travel account likely written during the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's journey through the Philippines, blending personal experiences with observations of the culture, customs, and landscapes he encounters along the way. The text promises to delve into various facets of Filipino life, from the bustling urban environment of Manila to the diverse islands of the Marianas.
The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the author's departure from Manila, emphasizing the vibrancy and progress of the city at that time. As he describes boarding a boat and navigating the Pasig River, he reflects on the emerging modernity in Manila, drawing comparisons to Venice while acknowledging the city's ongoing challenges, such as pollution and the impact of Chinese immigration. The author sets the tone for his exploration by engaging with friends and reminiscing about cherished memories from Cavite, closing this initial portion with a sense of nostalgia and anticipation as he departs for the Marianas aboard the vessel María Rosario. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alvarez Guerra, Juan, 1843-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Marianas |
| Credits | Produced by Ginger Paque, Jeroen Hellingman, and the DP team, from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Philippines -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12274 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12274-8 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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