Enter the world of early Philippine exploration with this meticulously researched and beautifully written volume. Combining first-hand accounts by early explorers with insightful analysis by leading historians, The Philippine Islands 1493-1803 offers a fascinating glimpse into a forgotten chapter of world history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.