Annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution . journey from Alaska to middle America wouldbe a long one, but not beyond the range of possible achievement forthe fanatical devotees of Buddhism. The suggestion that the hypo-thetical sunken continent of the Pacific may have served as a bridgeis deserving of but slight attention. The writer of this sketch of a fascinating subject wishes to say inconclusion that he appreciates its shortcomings, for it is intended tobe suggestive merely rather than final; but he finds gratification inthe thought engendered by the study that w
Annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution . journey from Alaska to middle America wouldbe a long one, but not beyond the range of possible achievement forthe fanatical devotees of Buddhism. The suggestion that the hypo-thetical sunken continent of the Pacific may have served as a bridgeis deserving of but slight attention. The writer of this sketch of a fascinating subject wishes to say inconclusion that he appreciates its shortcomings, for it is intended tobe suggestive merely rather than final; but he finds gratification inthe thought engendered by the study that whereas but a few genera-tions ago our world outlook was exceedingly limited and our positiveknowledge but a hint of the whole truth, the time is fast approachingas a result of the ever-widening scope of scientific research when weshall comprehend at a glance the world and its inhabitants, presentand past, with the ease with which we now contemplate our localenvironment or with which we view a story thrown upon the screen. Smithsonian Report, 1919.—Holmes. Plate I. An American Indian Man. Compare withFigure 2.
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