Translation of Chronicas de la Apostolico Provinca de S. Gregorio, V.1

Includes bibliographical references

Contents

The reasons for this Book

The identity and existence of the Islands

The climate and temperature

The soils and the skies

Fertility and delights

The natural and industrial wealth

Common fruits used by the natives

Plants and fruit trees

Trees which give sawn lumber

Other edible or medicinal plants and shrubs

Most common birds

Fishes and animals

Topographic demarcation and some other notable things

The Marianas Islands

The "Embocadero"

The Island of Luzon

The province of Albay

The Province of Camarines

The Province of Tayabas

The province of Cagayan

The Province of Ylocos

The Province of Pangasinan

Jurisdiction of Marivelez

The province of Pampanga

The province of Bulacan

The Province of Tongdo

The Province of Laguna de Bai

The Province of Balayan or Taal

Jurisdiction of Cavite

The Province of Leyte

The Corregimiento of the Island of Negros

The Province of Cebu

The Island of Mindanao , etc.

The Island of Pany, etc.

The Province and Island of Mait or Mindoro

The Province of Calamianes

The fortified Cities, castles, forts and garrisons, etc.

The origin of the Indies

Characters and skills of the Filipino Indian

The letters, languages, and cultures of the Filipinos

The Corporal features and dress of the Indians

False religions practiced by Heathen Indians, etc.

The Government and social practices of Ancients Indians

Other Customs etc.,

The Ecclesiastical structure of the Philippine Islands

Chronological list of biography of the Most Illustratious Lord Bishop of Manila

Ecclesiastical tribunals of Manila, etc.

Churches and colleges of Manila

Parishes and appointments of the religious orders in this Archdiocese

The Diocese of Zebu

Chronological list of the Lord Bishop of Zebu

Parishes and Apostolic administrations of the Diocese of Zebu

Diocese of Nueva Caceres in Camarines

Parishes and Apostolic Administration of the Diocese of Nueva Caceres

Diocese of Nueva Segovia

Parishes and Ecclesiastical Administration of Diocese of Cagayan

Summary of the Native Christian population of these Islands

Missions in China

Rest Houses of the religious orders in the Philippines in Mexico

A Description of the Secular State

Catalogue and chronology of the Lord Governor of the Philippines

The Royal Audencia

The Royal Accounting Office of the Finance Dept.

The fixed income of the Royal treasury and its uses

The City of Manila

Trade