An Englishwoman In The Philippines

By Campbell Dauncey

Book Overview

A vivid window into a distant world, and a mirror to our own curiosities about empire. An Englishwoman In The Philippines invites readers to walk with a traveller who documents a moment when the archipelago met British eyes. This is more than a travel memoir; it is a carefully observed colonial travelogue that blends personal travelogue with sharp historical travel writing. Mrs. Campbell Dauncey's narrative offers intimate glimpses of british colonial life and a series of encounters with filipino culture, cast through the lens of late nineteenth century sensibilities. It speaks to teachers and students as a primary source travelogue that still informs today's classrooms and scholarly study, while remaining a gripping account for general readers. The prose remains accessible, yet rich with nuance, inviting comparisons of imperial perspectives on empire with modern understandings of cross-cultural contact. The work holds notable literary and historical significance as a relic of gutenberg classics, a document from the era that scholars and curious readers alike will recognise as essential reading for those exploring imperial travel and the broader currents of Victorian-era Philippines. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and cultural treasure, a touchstone for readers seeking travel writing for scholars and a nuanced window into a bygone world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354840744
• ISBN13: 9789354840746
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"