Englishwoman in the Philippines

044 - Letter 43 Homeward Bound

Enid Gambier Dauncey, a travel writer, and her businessman husband spent nine months in a provincial city in the Philippines from 1904 to 1905. Her captivating letters to friends offer more than just a travelogue; they are a treasure trove of keen observations that reveal the subtleties often overlooked by transient visitors. Set just a few years after the Americans took over from the Spanish colonial rule, her anecdotes shed light on the complex dynamics between the new colonial power and the local populace, as well as the innocence of the American administrators. With her natural curiosity and dry wit, Mrs. Dauncey brings to life the social and material culture of the Philippines, offering a unique perspective that is both entertaining and enlightening. (Summary by Ted Lienhart)

043 - Letter 42 Weighing Anchor

Enid Gambier Dauncey, a travel writer, and her businessman husband spent nine months in a provincial city in the Philippines from 1904 to 1905. Her captivating letters to friends offer more than just a travelogue; they are a treasure trove of keen observations that reveal the subtleties often overlooked by transient visitors. Set just a few years after the Americans took over from the Spanish colonial rule, her anecdotes shed light on the complex dynamics between the new colonial power and the local populace, as well as the innocence of the American administrators. With her natural curiosity and dry wit, Mrs. Dauncey brings to life the social and material culture of the Philippines, offering a unique perspective that is both entertaining and enlightening. (Summary by Ted Lienhart)

042 - Letter 41 The Festivities

Enid Gambier Dauncey, a travel writer, and her businessman husband spent nine months in a provincial city in the Philippines from 1904 to 1905. Her captivating letters to friends offer more than just a travelogue; they are a treasure trove of keen observations that reveal the subtleties often overlooked by transient visitors. Set just a few years after the Americans took over from the Spanish colonial rule, her anecdotes shed light on the complex dynamics between the new colonial power and the local populace, as well as the innocence of the American administrators. With her natural curiosity and dry wit, Mrs. Dauncey brings to life the social and material culture of the Philippines, offering a unique perspective that is both entertaining and enlightening. (Summary by Ted Lienhart)

041 - Letter 40 Preparations

Enid Gambier Dauncey, a travel writer, and her businessman husband spent nine months in a provincial city in the Philippines from 1904 to 1905. Her captivating letters to friends offer more than just a travelogue; they are a treasure trove of keen observations that reveal the subtleties often overlooked by transient visitors. Set just a few years after the Americans took over from the Spanish colonial rule, her anecdotes shed light on the complex dynamics between the new colonial power and the local populace, as well as the innocence of the American administrators. With her natural curiosity and dry wit, Mrs. Dauncey brings to life the social and material culture of the Philippines, offering a unique perspective that is both entertaining and enlightening. (Summary by Ted Lienhart)

040 - Letter 39 A Last Day at Nagaba etc

Enid Gambier Dauncey, a travel writer, and her businessman husband spent nine months in a provincial city in the Philippines from 1904 to 1905. Her captivating letters to friends offer more than just a travelogue; they are a treasure trove of keen observations that reveal the subtleties often overlooked by transient visitors. Set just a few years after the Americans took over from the Spanish colonial rule, her anecdotes shed light on the complex dynamics between the new colonial power and the local populace, as well as the innocence of the American administrators. With her natural curiosity and dry wit, Mrs. Dauncey brings to life the social and material culture of the Philippines, offering a unique perspective that is both entertaining and enlightening. (Summary by Ted Lienhart)