Archivo del bibliófilo filipino: Recopilación de documentos históricos, científicos, literarios y políticos y estudios bibliográficos (Vol. 3)

Archivo del Bibliófilo Filipino (Archive of the Filipino Bibliophile) is a vital collection of primary and secondary source materials concerning the Philippines, meticulously compiled and edited by the renowned Spanish-Filipino scholar and journalist, Wenceslao Emilio Retana y Gamboa (1862–1924). Retana was one of the most prolific writers on the Philippines during the late Spanish colonial period and the early American era. This third volume, published in Madrid in 1897, is particularly significant as it was released during the Philippine Revolution against Spain, suggesting it contains documents and essays relevant to the turbulent political climate of the late 19th century. The collection is a cornerstone resource for historical, scientific, literary, and political studies of the Philippines, offering a window into the documents and knowledge circulated in Spain about its colony. Retana's subsequent works, like the Aparato Bibliográfico, further cemented his role as a key figure in Philippine historiography, making this compilation essential for understanding the intellectual and colonial history of the archipelago.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes. xix, 546 pages : illustrations ; tables Fil. 991.4 R31 APA Citation: Retana, W. E. (Ed.). (1897). Archivo del bibliófilo filipino: Recopilación de documentos históricos, científicos, literarios y políticos y estudios bibliográficos (Vol. 3). Viuda de M. Minuesa de los Ríos.