The Friar's Daughter: A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phifer, Charles Lincoln, 1860-1931

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Friar's Daughter: A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines" by Charles Lincoln Phifer is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex political and social landscape during the American occupation of the Philippines, focusing on the life of Ambrosia Lonzello, the daughter of a friar, who finds herself caught between love and the fight for her country's freedom. The narrative introduces characters such as Camillo Saguanaldo, an insurgent leader, and sets the stage for themes of war, ambition, and the clash of cultures. The opening of the story paints a vibrant picture of Manila at the cusp of change, balancing the old world charm with the imminent modernization brought by conflict. Ambrosia is depicted as a young woman with deep ties to her heritage and a romantic entanglement with Camillo, who has returned from exile to challenge the oppressors of his people. As the narrative unfolds, the characters engage in discussions of freedom, love, and the implications of American intervention, foreshadowing the ensuing conflict that will shape their destinies and that of the Philippines itself. The beginning of the novel effectively sets up a dramatic tale of personal and national struggle, inviting readers to witness how individual aspirations intertwine with historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-12-26