The land and people of the Philippines

Portraits of the Nations

by John Edwards Nance

Introduces the history, geography, government, natural resources, industry, culture, and people of this country of seven thousand islands.

192 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

John Edwards Nance (December 19, 1935 - March 9, 2010) was a writer, journalist, and photographer, most famous for his work on the Tasaday people of the Philippines.

Nance was a journalist with the Associated Press, reporting from Vietnam (1965-1967) and elsewhere, including as the AP Bureau Chief for Manila.