The book "Philippine Islands, 1493-1898. Volume 20 of 55. 1621-1624" is part of a huge project on the history of the Philippine Islands and their colonization. This book presents the explorations of early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their inhabitants, their history, and records of Catholic missions preserved in contemporary books and manuscripts. This book reveals to the reader the fascinating world of distant territories and events that took place on these beautiful islands in the 17th century. Unearthing the history of the Philippines, the authors tell about journeys, meetings and cultural exchange between different peoples and civilizations. "Philippine Islands, 1493-1898" is a fascinating journey into the past that will expand your horizons and bring a lot of new knowledge about the history of this archipelago.