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100	1		_aHalstead, Murat, _d1829-1908
245	1	4	_aThe Story of the Philippines : _bNatural Riches, Industrial Resources, Statistics of Productions, Commerce and Population; The Laws, Habits, Customs, Scenery and Conditions of the Cuba of the East Indies and the Thousand Islands of the Archipelagoes of India and Hawaii, With Episodes of Their Early History; The Eldorado of the Orient; Personal Character Sketches of and Interviews with Admiral Dewey, General Merritt, General Aguinaldo and the Archbishop of Manila; History and Romance, Tragedies and Traditions of our Pacific Possessions; Events of the War in the West with Spain, and the Conquest of Cuba and Porto Rico
246	1		_aThe Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508			_aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
520			_a"The Story of the Philippines" by Murat Halstead is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the Philippine Islands, reflecting on their natural resources, culture, and the significant events surrounding their acquisition by the United States during the Spanish-American War. Halstead discusses notable figures such as Admiral Dewey and General Aguinaldo, weaving personal observations and detailed accounts into a narrative that highlights the political and military dynamics at play during this transformative period. The opening of the text sets the stage for Halstead's exploration of the Philippines following their recent occupation by American forces. He provides context regarding the circumstances of his journey to the islands, the state of American military presence, and the shifting geopolitics following Spain's defeat. The initial chapters focus on key events, including Dewey's strategic victory at Manila Bay and the reactions of the local Filipino populace to foreign rule. With a blend of personal anecdotes, historical documentation, and character sketches, Halstead depicts the complex interactions within the islands, revealing both the promises and challenges of American expansion in the region. This beginning establishes the groundwork for a multifaceted historical narrative that seeks to inform American citizens about their new territorial acquisitions and the people living within them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPhilippines -- Description and travel
653			_aSpanish-American War, 1898
653			_aPhilippines -- History -- Revolution, 1896-1898
653			_aDewey, George, 1837-1917
653			_aPhilippines -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653			_aPuerto Rico -- History -- To 1898
653			_aCuba -- History -- 1810-1899
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12409
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