Beyond the Blue Mountain - Short Tales from the Philippines

Beyond the Blue Mountain is a collection of thirty traditional Filipino folktales gathered by the author during his time in Baguio in the late 1940s. The stories reflect the oral storytelling traditions of the region and include a range of characters, themes, and cultural motifs. Each tale is presented in a simple narrative style intended to preserve the tone and structure of the original accounts. The collection offers readers an accessible introduction to Philippine folklore and the values, humor, and beliefs represented in these stories.