Of Igorots and Independence: Two Essays by William Henry Scott (Book)

William Henry Scott was an American historian who dedicated a huge chunk of his time researching and writing about the Igorots. The scholarly papers and books he wrote about Igorot culture and history are invaluable resources that continue to shape the direction of Igorot/Cordillera research to this day.

This book contains two essays by Scott. These are:
1. The Defense of Igorot Independence
2. The Origin of the Word Igorot

The essays are accompanied by hand-drawn illustrations by Alex Aguilar. The book also contains a biographical note on the author by Erlyn Ruth E. Alcantara.

This particular book is most likely out-of-print given that it was published in 1993. But thanks to the internet, you can easily find these two essays online. Google is your friend. Just search for the titles of the individual essays. Scott passed away in 1993. His remains now rests in a tranquil cemetery in Sagada, Mountain Province.

The book cover for Of Igorots and Independence: Two Essays by William Henry Scott.