History and Geography of the Philippine Islands; for General Reading and Use in Our Public SchoolsGeneral Books, 2013 - 28 pages This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... Introduction. The Philippine Islands having now become a permanent and very prominent part of the United States, information relative to them will therefore be eagerly sought by the public in general, and by our schools in particular. I have, therefore, deemed it expedient to embody the known History and the known Geography of the archipelago within the same cover, --being careful to so classify the subject-matter that those who may care to use it for a book of reference will find it convenient; also that teachers desirous of using it as a supplementary work on History and Geography, or for a special study of the Philippine Islands, may find it simple, appropriate, attractive and inspiring to their pupils. The information herein contained was collected by me while serving in the United States volunteer army in the islands. Part of it is a translation from the original Spanish History found in the archives of Manila, part of it was taken from old American records, and part was secured through the kindness of the Assistant Secretary of War; but a large part of it is the result of my personal observation and investigation. It is respectfully dedicated to American school children with the hope that it may find favor with our splendid generation. the author. chapter I. history. discovery. The Philippine Islands were discovered by Magellan (Hernando de Magellanes), a Portuguese navigator, sailing under the flag of Spain, March 31, 1521, --a time prior to which no authentic information relative to their history has been recorded. Magellan set sail from San Lucas, August 19, 1519, with five vessels; namely, the "Victoria," the "San Antonio," the "Santiago," the "Conceptione," and the "Trinidad." The object of his voyage was to find a western route... |
