Böcker av Amos Kidder Fiske

This book offers a detailed and comprehensive history of the West Indies, from pre-Columbian times to the present day. The author traces the region's political, economic, and cultural development, and provides a wealth of information about its natural resources, geography, and ecology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A historical account of the Philippines, including information on its geography, people, culture, and political history up to the early 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Few countries can match the colorful history and rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. In this classic work, Amos Kidder Fiske tells the story of the archipelago from its earliest days of human habitation to the fascinating blend of Spanish, American, and native cultures that defined the islands in the early 20th century. Drawing on extensive firsthand experience and illustrated with dozens of photographs and maps, 'The Story of the Philippines' is an engaging and informative introduction to this vibrant and complex nation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.