Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Marianas by Juan Alvarez Guerra
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Alvarez Guerra, Juan, 1843-1905
Spanish
"Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Marianas" by Juan Alvarez Guerra is a travel account likely written during the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's journey through the Philippines, blending personal experiences with observations of the culture, customs, and landscapes he encounters along the way. The text promises to delve into v...
The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the author's departure from Manila, emphasizing the vibrancy and progress of the city at that time. As he describes boarding a boat and navigating the Pasig River, he reflects on the emerging modernity in Manila, drawing comparisons to Venice while acknowledging the city's ongoing challenges, such as pollution and the impact of Chinese immigration. The author sets the tone for his exploration by engaging with friends and reminiscing about cherished memories from Cavite, closing this initial portion with a sense of nostalgia and anticipation as he departs for the Marianas aboard the vessel María Rosario. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Patricia Ramirez
3 weeks agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Oliver Walker
5 months agoSimply put, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Simply brilliant.
Dorothy Flores
4 months agoOnce I started reading, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Michelle Mitchell
3 months agoBelieve the hype, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Joseph Thompson
1 month agoThis download was worth it since the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I learned so much from this.