Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition
Wilkes writes his expedition to the world
Balambangan
Most of the piratical establishments are under the rule, or sail under the auspices of the Sultan and Ruma Bechara of Sulu
Cigar factories
Among the lions of the place, the great royal cigar manufactories claim especial notice from their extent and the many persons employed
Cremation
In some parts, a rajah or chief is buried with great pomp in his war habiliments, and food and his arms are placed at his side
Duck farms
The pativas are under the care of the original inhabitants, to whom exclusively the superintendence of the ducklings seems to be committed
Manila hemp
Of all her foreign possessions, the Philippines has cost Spain the least blood and labor.
Manila in 1842
Mineral Resources
Of all her foreign possessions, the Philippines has cost Spain the least blood and labor.
Outside of Manila
The country around Manila, though no more than an extended plain for some miles, is one of great interest and beauty, and affords many agreeable rides on the roads to Santa Ana and Marikina
Piracies
Most of the piratical establishments are under the rule, or sail under the auspices of the Sultan and Ruma Bechara of Sulu
Sulu harbor
We passed for some distance between the bridges to the landing, and on our way saw several piratical prahus apparently laid up
Sulu History
The island of Sulu is generally believed to have been originally inhabited by Papuans, some of whom, still inhabit the mountainous part
Sulu in 1842
On the 22nd, we passed the entrance of the Straits of San Bernardino. It would have been my most direct route to follow these straits until I had passed Mindoro
Sulu Natives
The inhabitants of Sulu are a tall, thin, and effeminate-looking race: I do not recollect to have seen one corpulent person among them
The Spanish Empire
Of all her foreign possessions, the Philippines has cost Spain the least blood and labor.
Zamboanga
Zamboanga is a convict settlement, to which the native rogues, principally thieves, are sent. The Spanish criminals are sent to Spain.