Aguinaldo's Hostage

Aguinaldo's Hostage: Or Dick Carson's Captivity Among The Filipinos is a historical novel written by Harrie Irving Hancock in 1900. The story is set during the Philippine-American War and follows the protagonist, Dick Carson, a young American soldier who is captured by Filipino revolutionaries led by General Emilio Aguinaldo. Carson is taken as a hostage and is forced to live with the Filipinos in their jungle hideout. He gradually learns about their culture, customs, and their fight for independence from American colonial rule. Throughout his captivity, Carson struggles with his loyalty to his country and his growing understanding and admiration for the Filipino cause. As the war intensifies, Carson is faced with difficult choices and must decide where his true allegiance lies. The novel is a gripping and insightful portrayal of the Philippine-American War and the complex political and cultural issues that surrounded it. Overall, Aguinaldo's Hostage is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American and Filipino history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Philippines and the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.