02478cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000510012624500610017726400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450802130045552012960066853400450196465300420200965300390205185600430209099900190213361774UtSlPG20260610134426.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a24027059  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aPhilippine Islands. Commission of Independence10aBeautiful Philippines: A Handbook of General Information 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-04-07  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Beautiful Philippines: A Handbook of General Information" is a comprehensive guidebook crafted in the early 20th century. This publication, prepared by the Philippine Commission of Independence, aims to present a thorough overview of the Philippines, its history, geographical features, culture, and the socio-political landscape during a pivotal time in the nation’s history. Its target audience includes tourists and foreigners seeking reliable information about the islands and their people.  The opening of the book establishes its purpose and importance, emphasizing the need for accurate information about the Philippines, especially given its relatively unknown status at the time of publication. It highlights the rich history of the islands, noting the transitions from Spanish to American influence, and underscores the Filipinos' desire for recognition and autonomy. The foreword serves as an invitation for readers to explore the beauty, culture, and progress of the nation while shedding light on its enduring spirit for freedom. The initial chapters delve into the historical background, suggesting that the islands were not merely underdeveloped territories but were rich in culture and governance long before European contact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilippines -- Description and travel  aPhilippines -- Economic conditions40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61774  c102598d102598