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History of the Philippine Islands

by Antonio de Morga

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History of the Philippine Islands is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Antonio de Morga. Catalog subjects include Philippines -- History. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Translator
Emma Helen Blair; James Alexander Robertson
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

History of the Philippine Islands is calibrated from 37,344 sampled words across 10 chapters: sentences average 23.5 words, 37.6% exceed 24 words and 9.1% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 23.5 words, with 12.5% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

9.1% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Short commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 7 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

10 chapters

  1. 01MORGA'S PHILIPPINE ISLANDS2 min
  2. 02ILLUSTRATIONS2 min
  3. 03PREFACE20 min
  4. 04SVCESOS DE LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS2 min
  5. 05EVENTS IN THE FILIPINAS ISLANDS.2 min
  6. 06EVENTS IN THE FILIPINAS ISLANDS33 min
  7. 07APPENDIX B: EARLY YEARS OF THE DUTCH IN THE EAST INDIES35 min
  8. 08SUCESOS DE LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS2 min
  9. 09EVENTS IN THE FILIPINAS ISLANDS. [172]48 min
  10. 10NOTES36 min
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