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This is a survey of recent results in the theory of Finsler spaces of higher order, which theory was largely developed by the author. In these spaces the geometry depends not only on the velocity or tangent vector \((k=1)\), but also on the acceleration \((k=2)\) or even higher derivatives. The theory is given a rigorous derivation using \(k\)-sprays to develop \(k\)-osculator bundles and a canonical nonlinear connection. The fundamental metric function of the \(k\)-th order Finsler space is defined in a natural manner and many special spaces and connections analogous to familiar \((k=1)\) theories follow. This is a rich and significant geometry which should prove fruitful both in theory and in application. For the entire collection see [Zbl 0931.00037].