CONTENTS

CHAPTERPAGE
I.[Francisco’s Home]1
II.[Francisco’s Work]9
III.[Rice]17
IV.[Abaca]24
V.[Coconuts]33
VI.[Francisco’s Pleasures]42
VII.[Francisco at School]58
VIII.[What Francisco Learned of Philippine Historyand Government]69
IX.[The Strength of Nature]82
X.[Francisco’s Graduation and Trip toManila]92

PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

FRANCISCO, THE FILIPINO