The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 37, 1669-1676: Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the Catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century

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In "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 37, 1669-1676," readers are taken on a captivating journey through the rich history and exploration of the Philippine Islands during the late 17th century. This volume delves into the accounts of early navigators, providing vivid descriptions of the islands and their diverse peoples. It uncovers the political, economic, commercial, and religious conditions that shaped the islands' relations with European nations, offering a comprehensive understanding of their development until the close of the nineteenth century.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, Exploration, Anthropology

Themes: Colonialism, Cultural exchange, Religious missions, Economic development

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