The story of the Philippines: Natural riches, industrial resources, statistics of productions, commerce and population; the laws, habits, customs, scenery and conditions of the Cuba of the East Indies and the thousand islands of the archipelagoes of India and Hawaii, with episodes of their early history

This book, authored by Murat Halstead, a war correspondent and historian of the Philippine Expedition, was published shortly after the conclusion of the Spanish-American War in 1898 and the subsequent commencement of the Philippine-American War. The title page highlights its comprehensive scope, covering the natural, economic, and social conditions of the Philippines, framed through the lens of a new American possession (referred to as "The Cuba of the East Indies"). The book's relevance is underscored by its inclusion of personal character sketches of key figures in the conflict, notably Admiral Dewey, General Merritt, General Aguinaldo, and the Archbishop of Manila.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes. 435 pages : illustrations ; portraits ; map Date Created: September 20, 1898 (Date of Preface/Completion); Copyrighted and Published in 1898. Fil. 991.4 H16 APA Citation: Halstead, M. (1898). The story of the Philippines: Natural riches, industrial resources, statistics of productions, commerce and population; the laws, habits, customs, scenery and conditions of the Cuba of the East Indies and the thousand islands of the archipelagoes of India and Hawaii, with episodes of their early history. Chicago, IL: Our Possessions Publishing Co. / H. L. Barber.