02268cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500480015026400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450801850041552012480060053400450184865300420189385600430193512276UtSlPG20260610133307.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aes2iso639-1 4aDS1 aAlvarez Guerra, Juan,d1843-190510aViajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Tayabas 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by Ginger Paque, Jeroen Hellingman, and the DP team, from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr  a"Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Tayabas" by Juan Alvarez Guerra is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations during his travels through the Philippines, particularly from the bustling city of Manila to the less formal province of Tayabas. It seems to delve deeply into the geography, culture, local customs, and the daily life of the Filipino people, while also featuring historical references and personal anecdotes.  At the start of the narrative, the author bids farewell to Manila and embarks on his journey on a small riverboat navigating the Pasig River, where he observes the vibrant life along the banks, including local traders and residents. He vividly describes the sights and sounds encountered along the ride, offering a glimpse into the landscape dotted with significant landmarks like churches and the scenic views that inspire his reflections. The encounter with fellow passengers—including a charming woman named Bertita—provides a mixture of humor and lighthearted social commentary, setting the tone for the rich observations and cultural insights that unfold throughout his travels in the archipelago. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilippines -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12276