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Lineage, Life And Labors Of Jose Rizal, Philippine Patriot
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
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156 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1913
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August 17, 2020
Mr. Austin Craig is a prolific writer. His account about Rizal was not based on speculation but rather his close encounter with the Philippine national hero way back in Europe and this led him to develop the interest with him.
For sure, not many know about the historical background of the book written by Mr. Craig on Rizal's Lineage, Life And Labors. More than a patriot, Rizal was revered by the author that he even made him agree to sign 5 books for trial printing a few years before Rizal's execution. What is interesting is the fact that the strong seeming hero-worshipper in Mr. Craig is very palpable as the trial printing copies of the 5 books had stamped initial of JPR.
It is dubbed as rare whoever got this trial printing copy of the book before which were meticulously reviewed before mass printing was done is damn lucky. That is a priceless treasure and a museum piece. If you find one, you would even see the signature of Rizal in front and the initial JPR at the back. One can safely assume that it was part of Craig's utmost reverence for Rizal and made it personalized. I know they are barely 5 books were out and used as test run printing copies in the world that was circa 1940's. 1 in Germany and the other 1 in a museum here in Europe.
In that book, you will see its antiquity, literary style, unadulterated information succinctly synchronize and integrated to make it a "Mother of all Rizal's Book", that serves as a reference of all other books about Rizal.
For sure, not many know about the historical background of the book written by Mr. Craig on Rizal's Lineage, Life And Labors. More than a patriot, Rizal was revered by the author that he even made him agree to sign 5 books for trial printing a few years before Rizal's execution. What is interesting is the fact that the strong seeming hero-worshipper in Mr. Craig is very palpable as the trial printing copies of the 5 books had stamped initial of JPR.
It is dubbed as rare whoever got this trial printing copy of the book before which were meticulously reviewed before mass printing was done is damn lucky. That is a priceless treasure and a museum piece. If you find one, you would even see the signature of Rizal in front and the initial JPR at the back. One can safely assume that it was part of Craig's utmost reverence for Rizal and made it personalized. I know they are barely 5 books were out and used as test run printing copies in the world that was circa 1940's. 1 in Germany and the other 1 in a museum here in Europe.
In that book, you will see its antiquity, literary style, unadulterated information succinctly synchronize and integrated to make it a "Mother of all Rizal's Book", that serves as a reference of all other books about Rizal.
February 11, 2021
Inspiring
Wonderful to have such an account on a great man’s life. Help give me a picture of what the Philippines wad like during Spanish rule. Now to read Noli Me Tangere for more context.
Wonderful to have such an account on a great man’s life. Help give me a picture of what the Philippines wad like during Spanish rule. Now to read Noli Me Tangere for more context.
August 19, 2018
Too Short A Life
Written in 1913 when Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, had been dead for less than 20 years, Austin Craig's book takes a serious look at where Rizal came from, what happened during his lifetime, and the incredible impact he had on his country in the years following his death. That impact is still felt today. About 30% of the book is history, the story of the Philippines from its beginning, and a description of the conflicting influences that have shaped that country. Rizal's lineage is traced from the 17th century to show the odd mixture resulting in one of the worlds greatest geniuses.
His political activities are described, and the political impact Rizal had on the Philippines and the world is threaded throughout the book. But his personal accomplishments are even more impressive than his political impact. Jose Rizal was a master of many trades. He was an artist - painting, sculpting, drawing, and carving; he wrote plays. poetry, novels, and satirical skits; he mastered over a dozen languages; he traveled the world and studied numerous topics including surveying, medicine, agriculture, psychology, and anthropology; and he was a physician specializing in ophthalmology. In spite of many hardships, such as prejudice, exile, and imprisonment he managed to accomplish so much in his 36 years.
Craig does an excellent job of pulling together, with clarity and brevity, the life of this incredibly talented and productive, though unfortunate, man and his times. The description of Rizal's last days is moving as he is imprisoned, tried, condemned to death, and executed by firing squad.
Written in 1913 when Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, had been dead for less than 20 years, Austin Craig's book takes a serious look at where Rizal came from, what happened during his lifetime, and the incredible impact he had on his country in the years following his death. That impact is still felt today. About 30% of the book is history, the story of the Philippines from its beginning, and a description of the conflicting influences that have shaped that country. Rizal's lineage is traced from the 17th century to show the odd mixture resulting in one of the worlds greatest geniuses.
His political activities are described, and the political impact Rizal had on the Philippines and the world is threaded throughout the book. But his personal accomplishments are even more impressive than his political impact. Jose Rizal was a master of many trades. He was an artist - painting, sculpting, drawing, and carving; he wrote plays. poetry, novels, and satirical skits; he mastered over a dozen languages; he traveled the world and studied numerous topics including surveying, medicine, agriculture, psychology, and anthropology; and he was a physician specializing in ophthalmology. In spite of many hardships, such as prejudice, exile, and imprisonment he managed to accomplish so much in his 36 years.
Craig does an excellent job of pulling together, with clarity and brevity, the life of this incredibly talented and productive, though unfortunate, man and his times. The description of Rizal's last days is moving as he is imprisoned, tried, condemned to death, and executed by firing squad.
January 8, 2021
Too bad no known existing copy available due to its more than 100 years since first printed. If there's one available it's surely command a price.
Remembering how my grandfather Dr. Maximo Viola described this book, i.e., that this is the best book about Rizal that is unadulterated, up close and personal, posthumous book that probably Rizal would be elated to read and keep forever. It's a tribute for his greatness, integrating his works, pedigree and his passion.
Remembering how my grandfather Dr. Maximo Viola described this book, i.e., that this is the best book about Rizal that is unadulterated, up close and personal, posthumous book that probably Rizal would be elated to read and keep forever. It's a tribute for his greatness, integrating his works, pedigree and his passion.
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