Welcome to Henry's Travel Blog!
Although he kept detailed business papers, Missouri Botanical Garden founder Henry Shaw left little personal material for biographers to consider in analyzing his life. One of the few items which remain is a series of five journals. Following his retirement from the hardware business in 1840, Shaw traveled abroad and made notes, recollections, and even sketches in these small bound books. Join us as we chart Henry's journey to Europe and beyond.
 
Shaw's variable spellings, punctuation, and grammar, preserved throughout, are typical even for well-educated gentlemen in the 19th Century. Important note (4/14/09): The entries from March 11, 2009 through April 8, 2009, correspond to recently discovered text from Henry Shaw's journal. They will be posted online under the correct dates to preserve chronological accuracy.
 
   
   

Posted Online Saturday, February 28, 2009

July 27, 1840: Buffaloe

Passed at Buffaloe at an elegant hotel called the American House - from the cupola on the roof had an extensive of the lake and surrounding country - scene enlivened by the departure of steamer from the upper lakes and arrival of sloops at the pier - Buffaloe has much the appearance and bust of a small seaport -

Left in the evening for the Falls of Niagara - rode along the shore of Niagara River - the country flat. Pleasant prospect of the river and the celebrated Navy Island which is still nearly covered with timber.


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