The story of the Philippines: a popular account of the islands from their discovery by Magellan to the capture by Dewey

This volume, titled The Story of the Philippines, provides a popular account of the Philippine Islands' history, spanning from their discovery by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 through to the crucial Battle of Manila Bay and the subsequent "Capture by Dewey" in 1898. Published in New York by The Army and Navy Illustrated, the book was written by Amos Kidder Fiske (1842-1921), a notable American lawyer and editorial writer for The New York Times. The book's publication coincides exactly with the start of the Spanish-American War, making it a valuable primary source for understanding the contemporary American public's perspective on the Philippines just as the islands were transitioning from over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule to American governance. Its presence in the Silliman University Library in Dumaguete (as indicated by the stamp) provides a strong historical link, connecting the early American-written narrative to the institution. Although Silliman Institute was not officially founded until 1901, and its library began in 1906, the document's 1898 publication date and its later inclusion in the collection highlight the materials made available to students and faculty at one of the country's first American-established universities in the Visayas region. It embodies the literature that helped shape the early curriculum and environment of Silliman University during the American colonial period.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.

176 pages : illustrations ; photographs

Date Created: 1898

Fil. 991.4 F54

APA Citation:

Fiske, A. K. (1898). The story of the Philippines: a popular account of the islands from their discovery by Magellan to the capture by Dewey. The Army and Navy Illustrated.