Publisher's Synopsis
Hong Kong to Manila and the Lakes of Luzon, in the Philippine Isles, in the Year 1856 is a travelogue written by Henry T. Ellis in 1859. The book details Ellis' journey from Hong Kong to Manila and his exploration of the Lakes of Luzon in the Philippine Islands in 1856. The author describes the people, culture, and geography of the regions he visited, providing a vivid account of life in the Philippines in the mid-19th century. The book also includes illustrations and maps that offer a visual representation of the places and landscapes Ellis encountered on his journey. Overall, Hong Kong to Manila and the Lakes of Luzon, in the Philippine Isles, in the Year 1856 provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the Philippines during a pivotal period in its development.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.