The Philippines: A Geographical Reader (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Macclintock

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267877064 ISBN 13: 9780267877065

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Take a bright morning journey up the Pasig River and into the heart of the Philippines.

This geography reader invites young readers to watch Manila wake as the Pasig winds from Laguna de Bay toward the sea. You’ll see boats, bridges, and busy river life, and learn how water, trade, and people shape a growing city. The book blends vivid scenes with clear explanations of how the Pasig connects laguna de Bay to Manila and how the river supports communities along its banks.

In Laguna de Bay and beyond, you’ll discover the land’s abundant resources and the daily work that drives the region. From rice fields and coconut groves to salt and brick making, the text traces the flow of goods from farms and factories to boats and markets. It also introduces nearby towns, plants, and wildlife that make this region unique.
What you’ll experience

• A clear map-based tour of Manila, the Pasig River, and Laguna de Bay, with key places identified.
• Descriptions of river life, from fishing to cargo trade, and the daily activities of people along the banks.
• Simple explanations of how local industries like brick making, tile production, and sand harvesting fit into the economy.
• Insight into how the government and infrastructure support learning, travel, and commerce.

Ideal for readers curious about the Philippines, its geography, and the everyday life that comes with a great river system.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267877064
• ISBN 13: 9780267877065
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 113