Contents

Illustrations

A Woman’s Impressions of the Philippines

The Voyage Begins

From San Francisco to Honolulu

Our Ten Days’ Sightseeing

From Honolulu to Manila

Our First Few Days in the City

From Manila to Capiz

My First Experiences As a Teacher of Filipinos

An Analysis of Filipino Character

My Early Experiences in Housekeeping

Filipino Youths and Maidens

Social and Industrial Condition of the Filipinos

Progress in Politics and Improvement of the Currency

Typhoons and Earthquakes

War Alarms and the Suffering Poor

The Filipino’s Christmas Festivities and His Religion

My Gold-Hunting Expedition

An Unpleasant Vacation

The Aristocracy, the Poor, and American Women

Weddings in Town and Country

Sickbeds and Funerals

Sports and Amusements

Children’s Games—The Conquest of Fires

Colophon