Research Catalog

Title

Sundays in Manila / Robert H. Boyer ; with sketches by June Poticar Dalisay.

Author

Boyer, Robert H., 1937-

Publication

Diliman, Quezon City : University of the Philippines Press, c2010.

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Details

Additional Authors

Dalisay, June Poticar.

Description

xii, 248 p. : ill., maps; 23 cm.

Summary

Bob Boyer offers affectionate-often intimate-portraits of Filipino life and culture, formed over many visits. He sharpens the picture with factual detail. Whether he's riding a jeepney, sipping iced tea at the Chocolate Kiss, exploring the mysteries of Quiapo, or marching up Bataan and Corregidor. The Philippines is blessed by a number of historic sites as well as those associated with the American period and World War II. Professor Boyer serves both as a personal historian and a guide as he brings historic events to life. The book serves as an excellent reference for persons interested in Philippine history as well as for those who plan to visit the country.

Subjects

• Philippines > Social life and customs
• Boyer, Robert H., 1937- > Travel > Philippines
• Philippines > Description and travel

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

The fascination with the Philippines -- An anecdotal and practical geography of the Philippines -- On Sundays in Manila -- A Centennial snapshot of Philippine history -- Celebrating women -- Bataan -- Corregidor: island of ghosts -- The war and beyond: two witnesses -- Filipino time -- Greeting and eating at the chocolate kiss -- A lively art scene -- Philippine general hospital -- Pilgrimage to Antipolo -- Quiapo and the Black Nazarene -- The University of Santo Tomas -- San Agustin -- Fort Santiago and intramuros -- Folktale holiday in Cavite -- Iliolo: land of Babaylans and women saints -- By superferry to Bohol -- Teaching at UP -- Fun wtih Filipino.

ISBN

9789715426305

LCCN

^^2010338538

OCLC

• 640515783
• SCSB-12882881

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library