Front matter

The Katipunan

An Illustrated

Historical and Biographical Study

of the Society which Brought about the

Insurrection of 1896–98 & 1899

Taken From

Spanish State

Documents

By Francis St. Clair

Manila Tip. “Amigos del Pais,” Palacio 258 1902

The Katipunan

The Katipunan

Or

The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune

By Francis St. Clair

Manila Tip. “Amigos del Pais,” Palacio 258 1902

To the Honorable Filipinos

Who, True to the

Principles of

Patriotism

have not harbored in their hearts sentiments of ingratitude toward that noble Nation which raised them to the level of civilization to which they have attained, not have at any time conspired against the lawfully constituted authorities, Spanish or American, of this Archipelago.

To such honorable Filipinos as these, it gives me the greatest pleasure to dedicate this small work, as a token of the genuine respect in which they are held by

The Author.