DEDICATION

Farewell, most distinguished man, the sole honor of my friendship. Farewell in God, for the benefit of the New World Latin: "Novi Orbis." Kircher often used this term to refer to the Americas, indicating that Fabian's work or influence had global reach, and for YOURSELF; may you live for a long time.

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