Ten Months A Captive Among Filipinos - Albert Sonnichsen - Bog

Ten Months A Captive Among Filipinos is a first-hand account of the experiences of Albert Sonnichsen, an American mining engineer who was taken captive by Filipino insurgents during the Philippine-American War in 1899. The book describes Sonnichsen's ten-month ordeal as a prisoner on the island of Luzon, where he was subjected to harsh living conditions, physical abuse, and psychological torture.Sonnichsen's narrative provides a unique perspective on the Philippine-American War, as he was able to observe the conflict from the perspective of a captive rather than a combatant. He describes the motivations and tactics of the Filipino insurgents, as well as the attitudes and actions of the American military and civilian authorities.The book also offers insights into the culture and society of the Philippines at the turn of the 20th century, as Sonnichsen was able to interact with his captors and learn about their way of life. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, climate, and wildlife of Luzon, as well as the customs and traditions of the Filipino people.Overall, Ten Months A Captive Among Filipinos is a gripping and informative account of one man's struggle to survive in a hostile and unfamiliar environment, and a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.