Yesterdays in the Philippines

A series of vivid personal sketches portrays daily life and travel in the Philippines from an expatriate's perspective. Scenes range from arrival in Manila and street life along the Pasig and Malecon to household arrangements, clubs, shops, and the quirks of local transport and servants. The author records natural hazards and weather, including typhoons, earthquakes, and heavy rains, and notes public health concerns such as epidemics. He also describes festivals and religious processions, Chinese New Year observances, and provincial excursions to river rapids, mountain gorges, crater lakes, and volcanic scenery, while offering practical remarks on cost of living, lodging, food, and social customs.