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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 07 of 55, 1588-1591

Note 1 — The Chinese, and the Parian at Manila

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At that time, Java was supposed to contain two islands; the western part, inhabited by the people of Sunda, was thought to be separated by a river from the other, forming an entire island. Trapobana is a misprint for Taprobana, the ancient name of Sumatra; and Dacheu, for Achen (Achin).

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