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The Inhabitants of the Philippines — Frederic H. Sawyer

The Inhabitants of the Philippines

Frederic H. Sawyer

  • Travel
  • Book language: English
  • 489 pages

A travel account of the peoples of the Philippines, published in 1900 by Frederic H. Sawyer, an engineer who lived in Luzon for fourteen years. He describes the customs, character, and daily life of the islanders, aiming to offer a more favourable view than some contemporary writers. It is a valuable historical portrait of the archipelago at the turn of the century.

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Contents

  1. Preface.
  2. Salámat.
  3. Alphabetical List of Works Cited, Referred to, or Studied whilst Preparing this Work.
  4. Contents.
  5. List of Illustrations.
  6. The Inhabitants of the Philippines. Chapter I. Extent, Beauty and Fertility.
  7. Chapter II. Spanish Government.
  8. Chapter III. Six Governors-General.
  9. Chapter IV. Courts of Justice.
  10. Chapter V. Tagal Crime and Spanish Justice.
  11. Chapter VI. Causes of Tagal Revolt.
  12. Chapter VII. The Religious Orders.
  13. Chapter VIII. Their Estates.
  14. Chapter IX. Secret Societies.
  15. Chapter X. The Insurrection of 1896–97.
  16. Chapter XI. The Insurrection of 1896–97—continued.
  17. Chapter XII. The Americans in the Philippines.
  18. Chapter XIII. Native Admiration for America.
  19. Chapter XIV. Resources of the Philippines.
  20. Chapter XV. Forestal.
  21. Chapter XVI. The Minerals.
  22. Chapter XVII. Manufactures and Industries.
  23. Chapter XVIII. Commercial and Industrial Prospects.
  24. Chapter XIX. Life in Manila. (A Chapter for the Ladies.)
  25. Chapter XX. Sport. (A Chapter for Men.)
  26. Chapter XXI. Brief Geographical Description of Luzon.
  27. The Inhabitants of the Philippines.
  28. Chapter XXII. Aetas or Negritos, Including Balúgas, Dumágas, Mamanúas, and Manguiánes.
  29. Part I. Luzon and Adjacent Islands.
  30. Chapter XXIII. Tagals (1).1

and 24 more chapters

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