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The Voice In The Rice is a novel written by Gouverneur Morris and published in 1910. The story takes place in the Philippines during the American occupation and follows the life of a young American named David Dean. David is sent to the Philippines to work on his father's rice plantation, but he quickly becomes involved in the local politics and culture. He falls in love with a beautiful Filipina named Dolores, but their relationship is threatened by the racial tensions between Americans and Filipinos. The novel explores themes of imperialism, colonialism, and cultural identity, as well as the complexities of interracial relationships. Through David's experiences, the novel offers a nuanced portrayal of life in the Philippines during a tumultuous period in its history. The Voice In The Rice is a thought-provoking and engaging read that provides insight into the complexities of colonialism and cultural exchange.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.