Word: theseely
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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LOUIS JOHN RUDOLPH AGASSIZ died Sunday evening, December 14, 1873, and there is no one in this country whose death will be more deeply mourned, either as that of a private citizen or of a man of science. Professor Agassiz, of Huguenot descent, was born in the parish of Mottier...
The anxious fears entertained during his illness for his recovery were only too sadly confirmed by his death, intelligence of which was first conveyed to the students by the touching words which fell from the lips of our Chaplain. The depression of spirits which has overspread society in consequence of...
At the time of his death Professor Agassiz was engaged in arranging and classifying the material of the Hassler trip, and hoped soon to state its scientific value; was carefully studying the Selachians, which work will probably now have to cease; and was also investigating the Echinoderms. It is believed...
ON these first cold days, when the falling snow covers grass and trees, and the dark clouds seem to threaten a long storm, it is quite amusing to notice the different remarks with which men greet this earnest of winter. Some say, "A little more of this will give us...
But pleasant as it may be in the house, out of doors is the place to learn to enjoy winter. It may require a little patience at first to go out into the stinging air or whirling drift, but it will not be long before we shall feel that exhilaration...