"A History of the Philippines" by David P. Barrows is a journey through the story of the Philippine Islands for young students. It begins by explaining why it's so important for Filipinos to understand their own history and culture. Instead of just listing facts, the book shows how the past shaped the present, highlighting the diverse people and cultures that lived there long ago. From early settlements to the changes brought by colonization, the book paints a picture of how the islands' identity grew over time. While it was hard to collect all the historical information, the author wants readers to learn and be inspired to learn even more about their country's unique story, drawing ideas from other places, like Japan.
A History of the Philippines
By David P. Barrows
Discover how the story of the islands shaped the future of a nation.
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About the AuthorDavid Prescott Barrows was an American anthropologist, explorer, and educator. Born in Chicago in 1874, his family moved to California. He showed a keen interest in the life and customs of Native Americans, and was said to have "spent almost every summer during the period 1890–1899 in research work among the tribes of southern California and in the Colorado Desert." He later became President of the University of California. He traveled extensively, publishing descriptions of his findings in countries such as Morocco and the Philippines.
David Prescott Barrows was an American anthropologist, explorer, and educator. Born in Chicago in 1874, his family moved to California. He showed a keen interest in the life and customs of Native Americans, and was said to have "spent almost every summer during the period 1890–1899 in research work among the tribes of southern California and in the Colorado Desert." He later became President of the University of California. He traveled extensively, publishing descriptions of his findings in countries such as Morocco and the Philippines.
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