Private unpublished manuscript, commissioned by a Treasure hunting and archaeological company; Historical Background to the archaeological report concerning remains of 2 Spanish Galeons, Conception and Margarita wrecked in Northern Marianas, first half of 17th century. This is earlier material than volume 2.
Discusses historical background,, has a map of world silver flows 1600-1650, Spanish development ofManila, which allowed Spain to compete with Portugal in the China trade. Has historic chronicals; One of the West Indies,, an early voyage round the world, a Friar's account of the Marianas,. Has drawings and maps showing routes, Tinian,, an account of the Phillipine Islands, an account of a ship's voyage from Luzon to China in the 18th century. Contains a wealth of information not found elsewhere. I was a friend of a prominant marine archaeologist, and taking an archaeology course from him in the 1980's. When he passed on,the University gave me his file cabinet. Whether you are an historian, expert in Chinese porcelain, sailor ,diver or fascinated by treasure, you will not find this information elsewhere. I am selling 3 manuscripts. (#1, #2, and a third on Chinese Porcelain), If you buy more than one, I will refund $10 on second or third purchase