Neely's Panorama Of Our New Possessions (1898)

By Frank Tennyson Neely

Book Overview

Neely's Panorama of Our New Possessions is a book written by Frank Tennyson Neely in 1898. The book is a comprehensive account of the newly acquired territories of the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Neely provides detailed descriptions of the geography, history, culture, and politics of each territory, as well as the challenges and opportunities they present to the United States.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific territory. Neely begins with Puerto Rico, providing a detailed overview of the island's history, people, and government. He then moves on to Guam, exploring the island's unique culture and geography. The section on Hawaii provides a comprehensive look at the islands' history, from their discovery by Captain Cook to their annexation by the United States. Finally, Neely delves into the Philippines, discussing the country's history, culture, and politics, as well as the challenges faced by the United States in governing this new territory.Throughout the book, Neely provides a balanced and informative perspective on the United States' new possessions, highlighting both their potential benefits and the challenges they present. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the territories and their unique characteristics.Overall, Neely's Panorama of Our New Possessions is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of American imperialism and the challenges faced by the United States as it expanded its influence around the world.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: 1120670195
• ISBN13: 9781120670199
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"