books, books, and more books

books that I now have in my "filipiniana library".

(1) In & Around Intramuros: An Interactive Guide by Rene B. Javellana
----- In & Around Intramuros is designed as an interactive guide to the walled city of Manila. it presents an option of five itineraries, with brief notes about the history, urban plan, buildings and sites, and other important features of the walled city.

published by Jesuit Communications Foundation, Ateneo de Manila University
153 pp.
Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street (P200)

(2) Ciudad Murada - A Walk Through Historic Intramuros by Jose Victor Z. Torres
----- Ciudad Murada is a highly interesting and entertaining guide to landmarks -both extant and vanished- and to the history of Manila's Intramuros. (Dr. Jaime C. Laya)

Jointly published by the Intramuros Administration and Vibal Publishing House
87 pp
Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street (P283)

(3) By Sword and Fire - The Destruction of Manila in World War II 3 February - 3 March 1945 by Alfonso J. Aluit
----- The crucial 29 days of Manila from 3 February to 3 March 1945 are presented here in a journal form, a day-to-day account pieced together from the sources the author examined.


Reprinted and exclusively distributedby Bookmark, Inc
468 pp
Fully Booked Powerplant (P150)

(4) Daluyan: A Historical Dictionary of the Streets of Manila
----- A listing of the streets of Manila, their history and origin. It reflects the bits and pieces of the history of Manila that are seldom told. Complete with location map and some illustrations.


National Historical Institute
128 pp
National Historical Institute Ermita (P200)

(5) Sugar Is Sweet - The Story of Nicholas Loney by Demy P. Sonza
----- The story of the development of the sugar industry in the islands of Iloilo and Negros.


National Historical Institute
361 pp
National Historical Institute Ermita (P100)

(6) The Miagao Church - Historical Landmark
----- A scholarly work in the historico-cultural significance of Miagao Church, one of the historical landmarks nominated by our country for inclusion in the world heritage list.


National Historical Institute
86 pp
National Historical Institute Ermita (P160)