Henry Shaw's Will Establishing The Missouri Botanical Garden

Henry Shaw's Will Establishing The Missouri Botanical Garden: Admitted To Probate At St. Louis Missouri September 2 1889 (1889) is a historical document that details the establishment of the Missouri Botanical Garden by Henry Shaw. The book provides a complete description of the will which was admitted to probate in St. Louis Missouri on September 2 1889. The will outlines Shaw's vision for the botanical garden including its purpose management and funding. It also includes details on the property and buildings donated by Shaw for the garden as well as the rules for its operation. This book is an important historical record of the establishment of one of the most significant botanical gardens in the United States and provides valuable insight into the motivations and vision of its founder Henry Shaw.Also Act Of General Assembly Of Missouri Approved March 14 1859 And Deed Of Henry Shaw To Washington University October 14 1885.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.