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First Eight Months in Manila Observed by U S Navy Family
A Manila Review style narrative recounts a voyage from New York to Manila via Panama and Honolulu, quarantine experiences, and life in the old walled city. It details seasons, climate, native diet of rice and fish, coconut economy, housing, street life, churches, markets, crafts, and social scenes among Americans, Spaniards, and mestizos in 1839 Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands Post
Manila
P. L
Review
New York
Panama Canal
San Francisco
Letterman General Hospital
Helen Sue
Cora
Harlan Beardsworth
Mattie
al Beardsworth
Honolulu
Sick Bay
Guam
Manila Bay
China
U. S
Beri Jovn
Baguio
Los Banos
Pagsanjan
Luzon
Pasig
Calesa
Carromata
Ous
Pasig River
Chicago
Manita
Escolta
Mocnila
Broadway
Mexico
Lyon
Actool
Ar Abaea
Yatteo
Quiapo
Paco
Malate
Asia
Nepa
Baz
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