Looking Back by Ocampo Ambeth (7 results)

Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 215pp. Collection of columns originally appearing in the Philippine Daily globe.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Fine, fresh, and tight. Softcover. 108 pp. Inspired by a Tagalog poem written by a young lady from San Roque, Cavite in 1898, this book brings to life Filipino history through essays about the Revolution, impromptu firearms, and the laws of the time.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Ambeth Ocampo's historical research and reportage are solid, but happily aimed at the non=academic, general reader. He makes history popular, understandable, and close to real life, as it should be, so that it may help the Filipino understand the way they were -- and thus the way they will be. For enriching awareness and appreciation of Philippine history, by presenting little-known facts, shedding new light on well-known facts, and underscoring the continuing relevance of the past. **The book has light foxing.**.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 108 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. A short Tagalog poem was written by a young lady from San Roque, Cavite in 1898 described first-hand the war waged by Emilio Aguinaldo against the Spaniards. She said the gunfire during battle resembled the terrible rumble of thunder, yet through all the noise she could distinguish the sound made by particular guns: "palconete't cañon Revolver, Remington ang putoc bung bung" "Ang mauser at Riple ay pac bung pac bung" Palconete, cannon, Revolver, and Remington go "bung-bung" Mauser and Rifle go "pac bung pac bung" this simple poem, ignored by most historians focused on the great narrative, inspired me to see into the forest and look at the trees. . God, they say, is in the details, and if it these can add color and understanding to the sepia-toned history we were forced to learn in school then the effort to dig them up and deploy them in my writing has been worthwhile. …

paperback. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.