The Philippine Islands

This edition features
• illustrations
• a linked Table of Contents

CONTENTS
Preface
Early History of the Islands.
The British Occupation.
The Spanish Colonial Government.
The Church in the Colony.
The Various Tribes of the Philippines.
The Mohammedans of Sulu.
Manila.
Other Important Cities and Towns.
Natural Beauty of the Archipelago.
A Village Feast.
History of Commerce in the Philippines.
Commerce During the Present Century.
Agriculture: The Sugar and Rice Crops.
The Hemp Plant and its Uses.
Culture and Use of Tobacco.
The Cultivation of Coffee.
Betel-Nut, Grain, and Fruit-Growing.
Useful Woods and Plants.
Mineral Wealth of the Islands.
Animal Life in the Colony.
Struggle of the Filipinos for Liberty.
Dewey at Manila.
The American Occupation.