Under The Red And Gold: Being The Notes And Recollections Of The Siege Of Baler (1909)

Under The Red And Gold: Being The Notes And Recollections Of The Siege Of Baler (1909) is a historical account written by Don Saturnino Martin Cerezo about the Siege of Baler, a significant event in the Philippine Revolution. The book provides a detailed and personal perspective of the author, who was a Spanish soldier stationed in the Philippines during the siege. The Siege of Baler was a battle between Spanish soldiers and Philippine revolutionaries that lasted for 337 days, from July 1898 to June 1899. During this time, 50 Spanish soldiers were trapped in a church in Baler, a town in the Philippines, and were under siege by the Philippine forces. The siege ended when the American forces arrived and the Spanish soldiers surrendered.In Under The Red And Gold, Don Saturnino Martin Cerezo provides a first-hand account of the events that took place during the siege. He describes the daily struggles and challenges faced by the Spanish soldiers, including the lack of food and water, the constant threat of attack, and the emotional toll of being away from their families for an extended period. The book also provides insight into the relationships between the Spanish soldiers and the Philippine revolutionaries, as well as the impact of the siege on the local community.Overall, Under The Red And Gold is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the Siege of Baler. The book provides a detailed and personal account of the events that took place during the siege and sheds light on the experiences of the Spanish soldiers involved in the conflict.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.