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Barbara's Philippine Journey (1913)

Barbara's Philippine Journey (1913)

Burks, Frances Williston
McMurry, Frank M.

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ISBN10: 1165338955
ISBN13: 9781165338955
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Barbara's Philippine Journey is a historical travelogue written by Frances Williston Burks and first published in 1913. The book documents the author's travels through the Philippines with her sister Barbara, who was a teacher in the American colonial schools. The sisters journeyed through various parts of the country, including Manila, Cebu, and Mindanao, and met with local people to learn about their culture and way of life.The book provides a detailed account of the Philippines during the American colonial period, including the impact of American rule on the local population. The author also discusses the natural beauty of the country, describing the lush forests, stunning beaches, and diverse wildlife. Throughout the book, Burks provides insights into the customs and traditions of the Filipino people, as well as their struggles under colonial rule.Barbara's Philippine Journey is an important historical document that offers a unique perspective on the Philippines during the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Philippines, as well as those interested in travel writing and colonialism.Illustrated By Hermann Heyer, Earl Horter, And G. W. Peters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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