02462cam a22003613u 4500 46695 UtSlPG 20260610134055.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05007867 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Bowring, John, 1792-1872 A Visit to the Philippine Islands Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-08-26 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman, Jude Eylander, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project and the German State Library in Berlin.) "A Visit to the Philippine Islands" by Sir John Bowring is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work documents Bowring's journey to the Philippine Islands, particularly focusing on his experiences in Manila and surrounding regions. Bowring explores various aspects of Philippine society, including its inhabitants, geography, culture, and the historical context of Spanish colonial rule. At the start of the narrative, Bowring shares details about his voyage from Hong Kong to Manila, highlighting the natural beauty of the region and the rich history linked to the islands, especially the influence of early explorers like Ferdinand Magellan. He describes the warm welcome he receives from locals and authorities upon his arrival, immersing himself in the culture and social dynamics of Manila. This introductory part sets the stage for his exploration of various provinces, illustrating the unique blend of indigenous customs and Spanish influences, as well as outlining the political and economic backdrop of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philippines -- Description and travel Philippines Philippines -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Bowring, John, 1792-1872 -- Travel -- Philippines Philippines -- Politics and government -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46695 87534 87534