Philippine Diary by Herbert D. Fisher

Following the Spanish-American War in 1898, Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States. To train Filipinos for self-government, the United States government developed a program to expand the islands' school system. Herbert D. Fishers, with a certificate to teach in Oklahoma, joined the government program and, on March 8,1904, arrived in Manila. His account of life in the Philippines after the war--'Philippine Diary'--is an authoritative and romantic text on the Philippines and its fascinating people. His adventures in organizing the school system and handicraft industry present a fresh and insightful view of the magical Philippine Islands. In the author's own words, the reader is given a bird's-eye view of Philippine geography, culture, and customs.

Hardcover: 424 pages
Publisher: Vantage Press; 1 edition (April 30, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 053314965-7
ISBN-13: 978-05-3-314965-0
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds