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MORGA'S PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
VOLUME I
Of this work five hundred copies are issued separately from "The
Philippine Islands, 1493-1898," in fifty-five volumes.

HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
From their discovery by Magellan in 1521 to the beginning of the XVII
Century; with descriptions of Japan, China and adjacent countries, by
Dr. ANTONIO DE MORGA
Alcalde of Criminal Causes, in the Royal Audiencia of Nueva España,
and Counsel for the Holy Office of the Inquisition
Completely translated into English, edited and annotated by
E. H. BLAIR and J. A. ROBERTSON With Facsimiles
[Separate publication from "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898" in
which series this appears as volumes 15 and 16.]
VOLUME I
Cleveland, Ohio The Arthur H. Clark Company 1907
COPYRIGHT 1907
THE ARTUR H. CLARK COMPANY
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
CONTENTS OF VOLUME I [xv of series]
Preface
Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. Dr. Antonio de Morga; Mexico, 1609

Bibliographical Data
Appendix A: Expedition of Thomas Candish
Appendix B: Early years of the Dutch in the East Indies
ILLUSTRATIONS
View of city of Manila; photographic facsimile of engraving in Mallet's
Description de l'univers (Paris, 1683), ii, p. 127, from copy in Library
of Congress.
Title-page of Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, by Dr. Antonio de Morga
(Mexico, 1609); photographic facsimile from copy in Lenox Library.
Map showing first landing-place of Legazpi in the Philippines;
photographic facsimile of original MS. map in the pilots' log-book of
the voyage, in Archivo general de Indias, Sevilla.
View of Dutch vessels stationed in bay of Albay; from T. de Bry's
Peregrinationes, 1st ed. (Amsterdame, 1602), tome xvi, no. iv. "Voyage
faict entovr de l'univers par Sr. Olivier dv Nort"--p. 36; photographic
facsimile, from copy in Boston Public Library.
Battle with Oliver van Noordt, near Manila, December 14, 1600; ut
supra, p. 44.
Sinking of the Spanish flagship in battle with van Noordt; ut supra, p.
45.
Capture of van Noordt's admiral's ship; ut supra, p. 46.

PREFACE
In this volume is presented the first installment of Dr. Antonio de
Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. Events here described cover the
years 1493-1603, and the history proper of the islands from 1565.
Morga's work is important, as being written by a royal official and a
keen observer and participator in affairs. Consequently he touches more
on the practical everyday affairs of the islands, and in his narrative
shows forth the policies of the government, its ideals, and its strengths
and weaknesses. His book is written in the true historic spirit, and the
various threads of the history of the islands are followed systematically.
As being one of the first of published books regarding the Philippines,
it has especial value. Political, social, and economic phases of life, both
among the natives and their conquerors, are treated. The futility of the
Spanish policy in making external expeditions, and its consequent
neglect of internal affairs; the great Chinese question; the growth of

trade; communication with Japan; missionary movements from the
islands to surrounding countries; the jealous and envious opposition of
the Portuguese; the dangers of sea-voyages: all these are portrayed
vividly, yet soberly. Morga's position in the state allowed him access to
many documents, and he seems to have been on general good terms
with all classes, so that he readily gained a knowledge of facts. The
character of Morga's work and his comprehensive treatment of the
history, institutions, and