War in the Philippines: And Life and Glorious Deeds of Admiral Dewey, a Thrilling Account of Our Conflicts With the Spaniards and Filipinos in the Orient (Classic Reprint)

A vivid, battle‑tested chronicle of the Philippines era, blending history with stirring verse about Dewey and the war in Manila Bay.This volume presents a historic account of American conflicts with the Spaniards and Filipinos in the Orient, weaving narrative prose with period poems that celebrate heroism and national pride. Alongside the dramatic episodes at sea, it offers vivid glimpses of Mindanao’s geography, its people, and the governance under Spanish rule contrasted with American aims.- Discover the people and places of Mindanao, from the Moros to the island’s forests, rivers, and volcanoes.- Read poems and songs that captured the mood and heroism surrounding Admiral Dewey and the Philippines campaign.- Explore how daily life, village customs, and local government looked under different authorities.- See descriptive passages about islands, trade routes, and the region’s strategic importance.Ideal for readers of naval history, 19th‑century exploration, and patriotic verse, especially those curious about the Dewey era and the broader Philippines story. Read more