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100	1		_aLala, Ramon Reyes
245	1	4	_aThe Philippine Islands
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-05-17
508			_aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"The Philippine Islands" by Ramon Reyes Lala is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich and complex history of the Philippines, detailing the islands' discovery, colonization, and the interplay between different ethnic groups and colonial powers. It serves to shed light on the struggles and resilience of the Filipino people against foreign dominance, highlighting significant events and figures in their quest for freedom. The opening of the work establishes Lala's credentials as a Filipino author deeply familiar with his homeland's history and culture. He reflects on the early periods of colonization, recounting the arrival of explorers like Magellan and the subsequent Spanish conquest that introduced colonial rule. Lala illustrates the initial interactions between Spaniards and indigenous Filipinos, emphasizing both the curiosity and hospitality of the native population, juxtaposed with the brutality of colonization. This groundwork sets the stage for later discussions on the effects of colonial administration, the role of the church, and the vibrant cultures of various tribes in the Philippines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPhilippines -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42726
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