CONTENTS 
CHAPTER I 
Introduction 
PAGE 
Definition and nomenclature—Extent and distribution of lands and 
islands—Geographical and physical features—Ocean depths— 
Races of mankind—Zoology and botany—Geological relations and 
past history—Geographical divisions . . . 1 
MALAYSIA 
CHAPTER II 
General Features 
Geographical outline—Physical features ; volcanoes—The Malay race 
and language . . . . . . .13 
CHAPTER III 
The Philippine Islands 
General features—History—Geology—Climate, typhoons, earthquakes 
—Fauna and flora—Negritos, Malay tribes—Religion and education 
—Agriculture, trade, and commerce—Government and revenue— 
Population, provinces—The capital—Luzon—Mindoro—Panay— 
N egros—Zebu— Sam ar—Leyte—Boh ol—M asbate — Min d anao — 
Sulu Islands—Calamianes—Palawan . . . .27 
