The Negrito and Allied Types in the Philippines and The Ilongot or Ibilao of

Barrows, David P., 1873-1954Project Gutenberg · United StatesMar 2023

Rating 2.8

Word count: 71K words
Chapters: 8

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Negrito and Allied Types in the Philippines and The Ilongot or Ibilao ofAuthor: Barrows, David P., 1873-1954,Language: English, Class: DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia, Release Date: Apr 20, 2009

Editor's review

This is an electronic reprint of two early English texts by David P. Barrows on the physical types of Philippine indigenous peoples and on the Ilongot, released free of charge by Project Gutenberg. The book's real value lies not in narrative fluency but in preserving the original texts in which an early twentieth-century American scholar classified and observed the Negritos and related groups of the Philippine archipelago, allowing researchers to trace the genealogy and discourse of anthropology and colonial-era ethnography. Readers should note that its racial classification framework and phrasing carry clear period limitations; it should not be taken as today's settled conclusion but examined critically as primary material. The book is brief and is best read alongside later Philippine ethnography and physical anthropology, for coursework, literature reviews, or mapping the history of scholarship; it also serves as an introductory primary source for readers interested in the history of Southeast Asian indigenous peoples.

Who it's for

A good fit for

University teachers and students studying Philippine ethnic history and the history of Southeast Asian anthropology
Researchers who need to cite early English ethnographic texts in literature reviews
Readers interested in colonial-era racial classification discourse
Those compiling public-domain English materials from Project Gutenberg

Not a good fit for

General readers expecting a systematic account of contemporary Ilongot life
Readers seeking authoritative physical anthropology conclusions without critical examination
Readers who prefer accessible Chinese-language books and are unused to reading original English sources

Reading tips

Read the editor's and publication information first to confirm the text's date and provenance, then proceed to the body.
Note period-biased classifications and wording as you read, to support later critical discussion.
Read alongside modern studies of Philippine indigenous peoples to compare research questions and methods.
If citing in a paper, check the original page numbers and edition information; avoid citing secondhand summaries.

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FAQ

Is this a complete work or a single text?

Sources indicate it is an electronic edition combining two related pieces by Barrows, one on the Negrito and allied types in the Philippines and one on the Ilongot. It is short and is a topical text rather than a general history.

Can the ethnic classifications in this book still be cited directly today?

They should not be cited directly as scientific conclusions. Such early twentieth-century classification frameworks carry clear period limitations and are better used as material for the history of scholarship, to discuss the research perspectives and modes of expression of the time.

What if I have trouble reading English?

You can first read key passages with a dictionary, or consult Chinese-language scholarly overviews for background. If you only need the gist, focus on the opening definitions and the conclusion, then decide whether to read the full text closely.

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About the author

Barrows, David P., 1873-1954 Author · American · 1873–1954

David P. Barrows (1873–1954) was an American anthropologist and educator who served as president of the University of California, Berkeley. His interests spanned educational institutions and ethnographic inquiry, and he left writings of documentary value in Philippine studies. Two of his works are included here: A History of the Philippines offers a systematic account of the country's historical development, while The Negrito and Allied Types in the Philippines and The Ilongot or Ibilao of focuses on physical and cultural records of local indigenous groups, reflecting the approach of early anthropological fieldwork. His writing is noted for clear narration and solid material, offering Chinese readers a reference point for understanding early American scholarship on the Philippines. It should be noted that public information on the details of his life is limited, and this introduction rests mainly on his works and basic career facts.