"Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 13 of 55 1604-1605 Studies of early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their inhabitants, their history and records of Catholic missions as recorded in contemporary books and manuscripts. This book reveals a broad picture of the Philippine Islands through the prism of authentic testimonies of those who first discovered this archipelago. Learn more about the life and culture of the people of the Philippines between 1604 and 1605, as well as the important religious and cultural events of the time through the eyes of those who witnessed those events. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Philippine Islands."