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100 1 _aLa Gironière, Paul P. de,
_d1797-1862
245 1 0 _aAdventures in the Philippine Islands
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-27
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) Updated: 2022-12-04.
520 _a"Adventures in the Philippine Islands" by Paul P. de La Gironière is a memoir detailing the author’s experiences in the Philippines, likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative encompasses a wide array of adventures faced by de La Gironière as he navigates life in the islands, interacting with various tribes and confronting numerous dangers throughout his journey. The focus on his personal growth and observations offers readers a unique glimpse into not just the landscape and culture of the Philippines, but also the author's character and resilience. The opening of the memoir introduces de La Gironière's background, detailing his upbringing, his decision to pursue the medical profession, and his eventual journey to the Philippines. He recounts the early days of his adventures upon arriving in Manila, including the cholera outbreak and the ensuing chaos, during which he narrowly escapes violence against the French expatriate community. As he seeks to establish himself, the narrative hints at both his medical career and his interactions with local tribes, setting the stage for further exploits that showcase his audacity and desire for adventure in an unfamiliar land. Throughout this introduction, the author emphasizes themes of survival, cultural interaction, and personal evolution while hinting at the complexities of colonial life during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilippines
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30347
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