The book "Philippine Islands, 1493-1898; Volume 47, 1728-1759 Researches of early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their inhabitants, their history and records of Catholic missions, which have been set forth in modern books and manuscripts, showing p. is a large-scale work, which paves the way in the history of the Philippine Islands from the period 1493 to 1898. The author explores the early voyages and discoveries, providing the reader with a unique opportunity to tread the paths of travelers and learn about the culture, history and missions of the Catholic Church in the islands those interested in the history and culture of the Philippine Islands."