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zeal with which he endeavours to extend in every 

 manner the dominions of science, excites respect 

 for him in every heart that knows him. He was 

 the Author of this Voyage, and spared neither 

 pains nor expense to render it beneficial to 

 science. It was he who kindly selected me to 

 execute this honourable undertaking, and it is he 

 to whom I dedicate this Book, and whose in- 

 dulgence I implore. 



KOTZEBUE. 



Maks in Esthonia, April 17th, 1820. 



