Barbara's Philippine Journey (1913)

Barbara's Philippine Journey is a travelogue written by Frances Williston Burks in 1913. The book follows the journey of a young American woman named Barbara as she travels to the Philippines in the early 20th century. Throughout the book, Barbara writes letters to her family back home, describing her experiences and observations of the country, its people, and its culture.The book provides a detailed account of Barbara's travels, including her visits to the cities of Manila and Cebu, as well as her interactions with the locals and her participation in various cultural events. Barbara also discusses the political and social climate of the Philippines at the time, including the country's struggle for independence from American colonial rule.Overall, Barbara's Philippine Journey offers a unique perspective on the Philippines during a pivotal moment in its history, and provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the country's rich culture and heritage.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.