The University Press, Cambridge, USA.

To
My Schoolmate and Life-Long Friend
Martha Parry Gish
This Book
Is Affectionately Dedicated

Contents

I.[The Voyage Begins]11
II.[From San Francisco toHonolulu]21
III.[Our Ten Days’Sightseeing]26
IV.[From Honolulu to Manila]38
V.[Our First Few Days in theCity]45
VI.[From Manila To Capiz]60
VII.[My First Experiences As a Teacher ofFilipinos]73
VII.[An Analysis of FilipinoCharacter]86
IX.[My Early Experiences inHousekeeping]107
X.[Filipino Youths andMaidens]119
XI.[Social and Industrial Condition of theFilipinos]130
XII.[Progress in Politics and Improvement ofthe Currency]150
XIII.[Typhoons and Earthquakes]168
XIV.[War Alarms and the SufferingPoor]179
XV.[The Filipino’s ChristmasFestivities and His Religion] 192
XVI.[My Gold-huntingExpedition]206
XVII.[An Unpleasant Vacation]217
XVIII.[The Aristocracy, the Poor, snd AmericanWomen]232
XIX.[Weddings in Town andCountry]250
XX.[Sickbeds and Funerals]262
XXI.[Sports and Amusements]270
XXII.[Children’s Games—The Conquestof Fires]280

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