Description: Step into the rich tapestry of history with "Our Islands and Their People," a rare and invaluable book authored by Jose De Olivares and published by N.D. Thompson in 1899. This esteemed volume serves as a captivating portal to a time when the world was in flux, offering unparalleled insights into the lands and cultures of the past.This popular two-volume book sold around four hundred thousand copies. Its aim was to map out and assert the new empire and acquaint U.S. readers with the country’s “new possessions.” Puerto Rico, Hawai‘i, the Philippines, and Guam. The publication also addresses the Samoa Islands, of which the United States annexed those lying east of longitude 171 degrees in 1899. By pairing landscape and portrait photography with data and U.S. military observations, Our Islands portrayed colonial subjects as “others” in need of political instruction from the United States.Introduced by Major-General Joseph Wheeler ... with special descriptive matter and narratives by José de Olivares ... Edited and arranged by William S. Bryan ... Photographs by Walter B. Townsend ... and others ... illustrated with more than twelve hundred special photographs, colortypes, and new colored mapsPublished by the renowned N.D. Thompson, this book is not merely a relic of the past—it's a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the importance of preserving our collective heritage. For collectors, historians, and anyone with a passion for the intricacies of culture and society, "Our Islands and Their People" is a must-have addition to any library.Don't let this rare opportunity slip away. Secure your copy of "Our Islands and Their People" today and embark on a journey through time and space to uncover the wonders of a bygone era.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2025-01-29T04:28:25.000Z
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Binding: Hardcover
Topic: Historical
Subject: Exploration & Travel
