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100 1 _aBowring, John,
_d1792-1872
245 1 2 _aA Visit to the Philippine Islands
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-08-26
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilippines -- Description and travel
653 _aPhilippines
653 _aPhilippines -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aBowring, John, 1792-1872 -- Travel -- Philippines
653 _aPhilippines -- Politics and government -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46695
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