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- The Story of the Philippines Natural 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
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The Story of the Philippines Natural 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
Chapters
12 totalThe Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions,
AUTHOR'S PREFACE - THE ORIGIN OF THIS STORY OF THE PHILIPPINES - CHAPTER I. - ADMIRAL DEWEY ON HIS FLAGSHIP.
CHAPTER II. - LIFE IN MANILA.
CHAPTER III. - FROM LONG ISLAND TO LUZON.
CHAPTER IV. - INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL AGUINALDO.
CHAPTER V. - THE PHILIPPINE MISSION.
CHAPTER X. - OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MANILA.
CHAPTER XV. - EVENTS OF THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR.
CHAPTER XIX. - SPECIFICATIONS OF GRIEVANCES OF THE FILIPINOS.
CHAPTER XXIII. - KODAK SNAPPED AT JAPAN.
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A vivid, on‑the‑ground portrait of the Philippines and its newly acquired Pacific neighbors, this work brings the islands to life through the eyes of a seasoned war correspondent who traveled from New York to Manila at the close of the Spanish‑American conflict. Drawing on personal observations, the author maps out the archipelago’s natural riches, industrial potential, and the everyday customs of its peoples, while also detailing the broader political and commercial stakes that faced the United States in the aftermath of war. The narrative balances factual statistics with lively descriptions of scenery, offering listeners a clear sense of the region’s geography and cultural tapestry.
Interwoven with candid interviews and character sketches of figures such as Admiral Dewey, General Merritt, and the Archbishop of Manila, the book adds a human dimension to the historical account. Rich half‑tone engravings derived from original photographs and detailed military maps accompany the text, creating an immersive audio experience. Listeners gain both an informative overview of the early American presence and a nuanced glimpse into the hopes and challenges confronting the islands at a pivotal moment in history.
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The Story of the Philippines Natural 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 Natural 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
Language
en
Duration
~18 hours (1058K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Murat Halstead
1829–1908
A lively 19th-century newspaper editor and war correspondent, he built his reputation on fast reporting, strong political opinions, and a knack for turning current events into vivid reading. His work helped shape Republican journalism in Cincinnati and carried him from local newsrooms to major national stories.
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