The inhabitants of the Philippines is a significant historical and anthropological work published in 1900, at a critical juncture following the Spanish-American War and the start of the Philippine-American War. Written by Frederic H. Sawyer, an engineer who resided in the Philippines for over fourteen years, the book offers a detailed account of the Filipino people, their culture, economy, and society. Sawyer's purpose was to provide a more favorable and nuanced perspective of the inhabitants, countering negative portrayals by some previous colonial authors. The volume covers a broad spectrum of topics, including social customs, governance under the Spanish regime, agriculture, industries, and the various ethnic groups of the islands.
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The inhabitants of the Philippines
Sawyer, Frederic H.
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The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.
xxviii ; [423] pages : illustrations ; tables ; photographs ; maps
Frederic H. Sawyer (Memb. Inst. C.E., Memb. Inst. N.A.)
APA Citation:
Sawyer, F. H. (1900). The inhabitants of the Philippines. Charles Scribner's Sons.