History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Failure at Ulithi Atoll, 1727-1746

This volume traces the attempt to conquer the Central Carolines, especially Ulithi Atoll. It contains 68 chapters totalling 150 documents. There are excerpts from three very rare books: Father Cantova's biography by Father Spilimberg; Governor Valdes' Instructions for the management of galleons; and Admiral Cabrera-Bueno's Nautical Handbook with sailing directions for the Pacific.