History And Description Of Our Philippine Wonderland: And Photographic Panorama Of Hawaii, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Guam, And Wake Island (1899)

The book ""History and Description of Our Philippine Wonderland: And Photographic Panorama of Hawaii, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Guam, and Wake Island"" by Ebenezer Hannaford was published in 1899. It is a comprehensive account of the Philippines and other islands in the Pacific region that were under American control at the time.The book begins with a brief history of the Philippines, including the Spanish colonization and the American occupation. It then provides a detailed description of the country's geography, flora and fauna, and people. The author also discusses the various industries and resources of the Philippines, such as agriculture, mining, and fishing.In addition to the Philippines, the book also includes a photographic panorama of other islands in the Pacific region, such as Hawaii, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Guam, and Wake Island. The photographs provide a visual representation of the landscapes, people, and cultures of these islands.Overall, ""History and Description of Our Philippine Wonderland"" is an informative and visually appealing book that provides a glimpse into the Pacific region during the late 19th century.With Entertaining Accounts Of Their Peoples And Modes Of Living, Customs, Industries, Climate And Present Conditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more