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Seven Thousand Emeralds

Seven Thousand Emeralds

Laubach, Frank Charles

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General ChristianityGeneral SociologySoutheast Asian History

ISBN10: 1025982819
ISBN13: 9781025982816
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Seven Thousand Emeralds is an evocative exploration of the Philippines during a pivotal era of its social and spiritual development. Written by the influential missionary and literacy advocate Frank Charles Laubach, the work serves as a window into the cultural and historical landscape of the Philippine archipelago, metaphorically described as a vast collection of emeralds. The narrative focuses on the lives, traditions, and aspirations of the Filipino people, providing a detailed account of their resilience and the transformative power of education and faith.

The book examines the intersection of social reform and religious mission, highlighting the efforts to improve literacy and the general welfare of the population. Through observations of both urban centers and rural villages, the work documents the unique challenges faced by the nation as it navigated the complexities of the early 20th century. Seven Thousand Emeralds is not only a historical record of Southeast Asian life but also a testament to the enduring human spirit and the pursuit of progress. It remains an essential read for those interested in the history of the Philippines, the legacy of Christian missions, and the evolution of cross-cultural engagement.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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