02328cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324500390016126400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650802870041752011740070453400450187865300430192385600430196699900170200924897UtSlPG20260610133553.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aGilbert, Paul T.q(Paul Thomas),d1876-195314aThe Great White Tribe in Filipinia 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-03-22  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Libraries [text] and The Internet Archive [illustrations].)  a"The Great White Tribe in Filipinia" by Paul T. Gilbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative captures the author's personal impressions and experiences in the Philippines, focusing on the cultural and social dynamics between the American expatriates and the native populations across the archipelago. The book offers a vivid exploration of colonial life, detailing both the unique customs of various local tribes and the contrasts with Western influences.  At the start of the book, Gilbert introduces the vibrant milieu of Manila as he arrives on a transport ship, setting the scene for his observations of life in the city and the wider islands of the Philippines. He vividly describes his first impressions, including the chaotic environment of the port where locals engage in daily activities and the historical significance of Manila Bay. The author also touches on the blending of cultures and customs, highlighting the local people, their attire, their markets, and the signs of colonial presence, offering readers a snapshot of a place caught between tradition and modernization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilippines -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24897  c65898d65898