Hong Kong To Manilla And The Lakes Of Luzon, In The Philippine Isles, In The Year 1856 (1859)

By Henry Thomas Ellis

Book Overview

""Hong Kong To Manilla And The Lakes Of Luzon, In The Philippine Isles, In The Year 1856"" is a travelogue written by Henry T. Ellis and published in 1859. The book is a detailed account of Ellis' journey from Hong Kong to Manila and his exploration of the lakes of Luzon in the Philippine Islands. The author describes the people, customs, and natural beauty of the places he visited, as well as the political and economic situation of the region during the mid-19th century. Ellis' observations provide a fascinating insight into the colonial history of the Philippines and the interactions between the indigenous population and the Western powers. The book is a valuable resource for historians, travel enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the culture and history of Southeast Asia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120295718
• ISBN13: 9781120295712
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"