Of war and peace : Lantakas and bells in search for foundries in the Philippines.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Manila : UST Pub. House, c2009-Description: v. : ill. 26 cmISBN:
  • 9789715065610 (pt.1);9789715065122 (pt. 2)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • CC250.P6 O38 2009
Contents:
pt. 1.
Summary: Banting traces the development of bell culture through more than three centuries of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. A context for the introduction of bells in the 16th century is followed by sections on bell production and the role of bells in colonial Philippine life, a history of bell foundries, and a descriptive list of bell casters. The book is profusely illustrated with images taken from the field, evidence of what was once a flourishing industry in the Philippines. (Source: http://www.arkipelagobooks.com)
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Isagani R. Cruz Collection Isagani R. Cruz Collection Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center CC 250.P6 .Of1 2009 pt.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3IRC0000008085
Isagani R. Cruz Collection Isagani R. Cruz Collection Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center CC 250.P6 .Of1 2009 pt.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3IRC0000007755
Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana CC 250.P6 .Of1 2009 pt.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA0000311094
Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana CC 250.P6 .Of1 2009 pt.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA0000313525

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pt. 1.

Banting traces the development of bell culture through more than three centuries of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. A context for the introduction of bells in the 16th century is followed by sections on bell production and the role of bells in colonial Philippine life, a history of bell foundries, and a descriptive list of bell casters. The book is profusely illustrated with images taken from the field, evidence of what was once a flourishing industry in the Philippines. (Source: http://www.arkipelagobooks.com)

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