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"This collection is of great value for its texts, which are sometimes given entire and sometimes abridged, with as much use as possible of the traveler's own language. Volume 17 contains a retrospect of the origin and progress of discovery by sea and land, an extensive catalogue of books of voyages and travels, and a general index". (Hill 1361) "A collection of great merit and importance. Several northern voyages are included in the first volume, and vols. XI. to XIV., which relate mostly to America..." (Sabin 62957).