"Much of what he says is of necessity erroneous, because it is influenced by the standard of knowledge of his time; but his criticisms are remarkable, while always dignified. He reflects the scientific errors of the period in which he lived, but with hints of a more advanced understanding."
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Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier, José de Acosta (1913) Catholic Encyclopedia
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