An Ohio Woman in the Philippines by Emily Bronson Conger
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About this eBook
| Author | Conger, Emily Bronson |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04025398 |
| Title |
An Ohio Woman in the Philippines Giving personal experiences and descriptions including incidents of Honolulu, ports in Japan and China |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "An Ohio Woman in the Philippines" by Emily Bronson Conger is a personal memoir providing experiential accounts written in the early 20th century. The narrative details the author’s journey to the Philippines, sharing her observations and experiences while navigating through different cultures, including stops in Hawaii, Japan, and China. The work captures the essence of her adventures, including insights into local life, customs, and the socio-political context of the time. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to Conger as she departs from San Francisco Bay on a ship bound for the Philippines. Despite her initial resolve to remain isolated during the journey, she finds herself drawn out of her cabin by unexpected warmth and friendliness from fellow passengers as well as her experiences in Honolulu. As she travels through different cultures, she reflects on local customs, the beauty of the landscape, and the diversity of the people she encounters. Her keen observations provide a vivid portrayal of her surroundings, laying the groundwork for deeper explorations into her adventures in the islands she visits. This beginning sets a tone of exploration and cultural discovery that likely continues throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Philippines -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28580 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 263 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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