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Diary by a young American woman living in the Philippines, 1905

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are grouped along the curving shore and the shops are stretched along one long street back of these, ending in Chinatown, and the European dwellings are scattered back of these and on the slopes of the Peak which rises abruptly behind the city. The city is nestled at the foot of and on the sides of the steep hills, giving a most pic- turesque effect. A tram goes to the top of the Peak almost perpendicularly. On the Peak are hotels and dwellings and a beautiful view of the harbor and city at the base. It is cool there in summer & a fa- vorite place for residences.

Last edit almost 4 years ago by kladcat

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p. 10

Hong Kong is essentially European & is clean & has many fine buildings. The East Indians form one of the most picturesque street scenes. In the forenoon we went to the Peak. The Surgeon from the "Rubi" went with us. After lunch we went to Happy Valley in rickshas. Saw the recreation grounds, Cemetery and went to the refreshment resort for tea. Then spent the rest of the time shop- ping and left at 10:30 P.M. on the "Kinsan" for Canton. Sedan chairs are also used in Hong Kong. No horses.

Saw Mr. Sweet, Capt. [Captain] Whipple and Mr. Myers.

Last edit almost 4 years ago by kladcat

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