Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion

Dr. Najeeb M. Saleeby (1870-1935) was born in Syria. He studied medicine at the American University of Beirut, moved to America and eventually became a naturalized US citizen. He worked in Sulu and Mindanao as the superintendent of schools.

He was an Arab Christian who lived among Moros and had extensive interaction with them; He studied their language, culture, law, history and religion. He translated many Moro Jawi manuscripts and Tarsilas, and authored several authoritative books about the Muslims in Sulu and Mindanao.

Contents: 

History of Magindanao --
Laws of the Moros --
Two Sulu orations

Half leather cover. Signs of wear and rubbing on cover and spine,  edgewear

Public Bureau of Printing, Manila, 1905. 107, 16 Plates