First Edition Hero of the Filipinos Jose Rizal 1923 Russell & Rodriguez Cloth NF

The Century Co., 1923. First edition cloth bound hardcover of The Hero of the Filipinos: The Story of Jose Rizal, Poet, Patriot and Martyr by Charles Edward Russell & E.B. Rodriguez.

Illustrated throughout with black and white plates.

A detailed biography that chronicles the life of José Rizal (1861–1896), the Filipino physician, writer, and nationalist who became the central figure of the Philippine independence movement against Spanish colonial rule. Written by Charles Edward Russell and E.B. Rodriguez, the book highlights Rizal's intellectual genius, his social reform novels like Noli Me Tángere, and his ultimate martyrdom by execution, presenting him as the country's poet, patriot, and selfless hero. It serves to introduce the English-speaking world to Rizal's legacy and his profound influence on the creation of the modern Filipino national identity.

The author Charles Edward Russell (1860–1941) was a highly influential American muckraking journalist and progressive activist, famous for exposés on corporate corruption like the Beef Trust. As a dedicated Socialist, he ran for office multiple times, and was notably one of the co-founders of the NAACP in 1909, serving on its board. He later won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1927, cementing his legacy as a prolific writer and social reformer.

Near Fine. Good, square binding. Covers nice with light bumping to corners. Isolated scuffing to spine top and bottom. Pencil markings to the front fly leaf. Previous owner's name in pencil to the top of the title page. Interior pages crisp and clean. Nice copy of a scarce book with light shelf wear.