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Enid Gambier Dauncey, a travel writer, and her businessman husband spent nine months in a provincial city in the Philippines from 1904 to 1905. Her captivating letters to friends offer more than just a travelogue; they are a treasure trove of keen observations that reveal the subtleties often overlooked by transient visitors. Set just a few years after the Americans took over from the Spanish colonial rule, her anecdotes shed light on the complex dynamics between the new colonial power and the local populace, as well as the innocence of the American administrators. With her natural curiosity ...

Delve into one of the earliest comprehensive studies of Philippine history crafted by an American scholar. This remarkable work stems from the authors ethnological research on indigenous island tribes following the American war in the Philippines. Aimed at the Filipino audience, the author skillfully weaves the islands history into the expansive tapestry of European and American narratives, offering a unique perspective on the cultural and historical significance of the Philippines. (Summary by JoeD)

Greater Than a Tourist: Oriental Mindoro, Philippines by Errol A. Evangelista offers the inside scoop on Oriental Mindoro. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.