02399cam a22003133u 4500 58863 UtSlPG 20260610134345.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Dauncey, Campbell, Mrs., 1875-1939 An Englishwoman in the Philippines Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-02-11 Produced by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Englishwoman in the Philippines" by Mrs. Campbell Dauncey is a collection of letters written in the early 20th century, during the author's nine-month stay in the Philippine Islands. This narrative captures her observations and experiences as she navigates the culture, people, and landscapes of the Philippines while providing insights into the political climate of the time. Through her letters, Dauncey recounts her adventures, offering a personal perspective on life in a foreign land. The opening of the work introduces readers to the author's arduous journey from Hong Kong to Manila, filled with notable experiences such as observing the introduction of cattle on a crowded steamer and the first sight of the Philippine coast. As she disembarks and explores Manila, Dauncey candidly depicts the city's contrasts—its old Spanish influences, the hustle of modern life, and the unfamiliarity of the local customs. She expresses her impressions of the landscape, architecture, and the people, setting the stage for her subsequent letters that will delve deeper into her life in Iloilo and other locales in the Philippines. Her observations hint at a larger commentary on the effects of American occupation and the complexities of cultural encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philippines -- Description and travel Philippines -- Social life and customs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58863 99690 99690