02356cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000260012624500400015226400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850800680040952014260047753400450190365300340194885600430198299900170202515334UtSlPG20260610133347.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12004991  aUtSlPG 7aes2iso639-1 4aDS1 aNieto Aguilar, José10aMindanao: Su Historia y Geografía 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-12  aProduced by The Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders Team  a"Mindanao: Su Historia y Geografía" by José Nieto Aguilar is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text provides an in-depth exploration of Mindanao, one of the islands in the Philippines, detailing its geography, history, and the socio-political dynamics under Spanish colonial rule. The likely focus of the book is on the Spanish interactions, military campaigns, and colonial policies in Mindanao, addressing the complex relationship between the Spanish and the local Moro populations.  The opening of the book sets a tone of earnestness regarding the author's dedication to the subject, including a prologue discussing the lack of understanding surrounding the Philippines in Spain. It emphasizes the ignorance prevalent among the Spanish about the native population and the rich culture of the Filipinos. The author argues for a balanced view of the locals, countering prejudices against the indigenous people and highlighting their potential for progress. Additionally, the text hints at the challenges faced by the Spanish in administering Mindanao due to its geographical and cultural complexities, as well as the ongoing struggles against the Moro resistance. The content suggests a blend of personal reflection and factual observation, providing a historical context for the ensuing discussions on colonization and governance in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMindanao Island (Philippines)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15334  c56722d56722