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Blair, Emma Helen
1851
1911
Pigafetta, Antonio
Pigafetta, Marcantonio
Bourne, Edward Gaylord
1860
1908
Robertson, James Alexander
1873
1939
Robertson, J. A. (James Alexander)
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 33, 1519-1522
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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"The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 33, 1519-1522" by Antonio Pigafetta is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume is primarily focused on the first circumnavigation of the globe, providing a detailed narrative of the expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan. It captures the rich descriptions of the Philippine archipelago's various peoples, landscapes, and the conditions encountered during this monumental voyage. The opening of this historical narrative introduces the reader to Pigafetta, who expresses a strong desire to document the incredible experiences he had during the expedition that commenced in 1519. He elaborates on the preparations made in Seville before the fleet sets sail, highlighting the challenges and dangers inherent in such voyages at that time. Detailed accounts of their journey, including the interactions with indigenous peoples, the harsh conditions faced at sea, and Pigafetta's insights into the cultures and languages of the lands encountered, set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of this significant period in maritime history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Philippines -- History -- Sources
Missions -- Philippines
Philippines -- Discovery and exploration
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Category: History - Other
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
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