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Will Establishing The Missouri Botanical Garden: Admitted To Probate At St. Louis, Missouri, September 2, 1889 is a historical document that outlines the establishment of the Missouri Botanical Garden. The book contains the last will and testament of Henry Shaw, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist who bequeathed his estate to create the garden. The will outlines the specific details of how the garden was to be created and maintained, including the types of plants that were to be grown and the educational programs that were to be offered to the public. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a visionary philanthropist and the creation of one of the most important botanical gardens in the United States.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.