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Viajero is a novel of the history of the Philippine Islands and their people long before the Spaniards came. It is also the story of the Filipino diaspora as seen by an orphan who is brought by an American captain to the United States in 1945. Through the eyes of Salvador dela Raza unfolds the epic voyage of the Filipino, from the earliest contact with China through Magellan's tragedy in Mactan, onto the heroic voyage of the galleons across the Pacific. The Viajero story concludes with the movement of Filipino workers to the Middle East, and the travail of Filipino women in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Epic Filipino history and diaspora through an orphan's eyes
Who is this book for?
Viajero offers a captivating journey through Filipino history and the diaspora, told from the perspective of an orphan whose life spans significant moments across the Philippines and beyond. If you're interested in stories rooted in cultural history and personal resilience, this book might resonate deeply with you. It beautifully connects past and present Filipino experiences in a way that’s both insightful and moving.
