Dimasalang Kalendariong Tagalog (1922)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

López, Honorio, 1875-1958

Language:

Filipino

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Dimasalang Kalendariong Tagalog" by Honorio López is a historical calendar and reference book written in the early 20th century. The work provides a detailed account of historical events, important figures, and cultural insights relevant to Filipino society. It serves not only as a calendar but also as a almanac with sections dedicated to folklore, health remedies, astrology, and snippets of societal advice, thus blending practical information with cultural traditions. The opening portion introduces the reader to both the calendar's purpose and its philosophical underpinnings, emphasizing the power of the human spirit as bestowed by God. The text suggests that the knowledge contained within the calendar enables individuals to improve their lives, emphasizing self-empowerment through understanding. Additionally, it provides insights into traditional practices, such as health remedies and astrological predictions, inviting readers to seek wisdom from the local cultural heritage as a means to enhance personal well-being and societal understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Jerome Espinosa Baladad, Pilar Somoza and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Para sa pagpapahalaga ng panitikang Pilipino.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-09-05