"The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon" by Cornélis De Witt Willcox is a recounting of a journey in the early 1900's, highlighting the author's travels through the mountainous areas of Northern Luzon, with a special look at native highland tribes like the Igorottes and Ilongots, to show their cultures and lives. The book starts with Willcox discussing how his trip was part of an inspection tour set up by the Secretary of the Interior of the Philippine Islands, where he reflects on the wild nature of Northern Luzon, aiming to study the mountain tribes and their mix of survival skills and culture. The beginning chapters paint a picture of the beautiful landscapes, the kindness of the local tribes, and Willcox's interactions with the Igorottes and Ilongots, building toward a trip to understanding their customs and how the author tries to connect with these often misunderstood people.
The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon
By Cornélis De Witt Willcox
Venture into the untamed wilderness alongside an explorer as he seeks to understand the traditions and lives of the elusive head hunting tribes of Northern Luzon.
Summary
About the AuthorCornélis DeWitt Willcox (1861–1938) was an American army officer and scholar, born at Geneva, Switzerland. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1880, from the United States Military Academy (1885), and Artillery School (1892), and in 1913 studied at the University of Grenoble.
Cornélis DeWitt Willcox (1861–1938) was an American army officer and scholar, born at Geneva, Switzerland. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1880, from the United States Military Academy (1885), and Artillery School (1892), and in 1913 studied at the University of Grenoble.
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