Word: states
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...Alexander Agassiz delivered a very interesting lecture in Sanders Theatre last evening on the results of his recent investigations of coral growths about the Fiji Islands. Mr. Agassiz took as his subject, "The Present State of the Theories of the Formation of Coral Reefs," and said in part: The theory of Darwin was that the formation of attols or coral barrier reefs was due to the subsidence of the district where they are situated. Dana's observations seemed greatly to strengthen the theory and its very simplicity gained it popularity. The first tangible objection to the theory was found...
...Alexander Agassiz will give an address in Sanders Theatre this evening at eight o'clock on "The Present State of the Theories of the Formation of Coral Reefs." The object of his recent explorations in the Fiji Islands was for the purpose of testing the theory, originated by Darwin, to account for the peculiar forms of coral reefs. The results of these explorations and their bearing on the subject will be given in tonight's lecture...
Lecture. The Present State of the Theories of the Formation of Coral Reefs. Mr. Alexander Agassiz. Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum...
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