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 Sunday, August 23, 2009

November 3-4, 1841: Shakespeare

There is a sensible change in the weather early in the morning the Danube is covered with mist - the winter fair has commenced the Am Hof and other public squares in the city are filled with stalls for the sale of all kinds of merchandise - particularly linens and woof lens - am told a many of the dealers come from Bohemia - this is no doubt an ancient custom - but in these days one hardly sees the utility of it - being shops and warehouses sufficient in Vienna without incumbering the streets and markets Shakspears Taming of the the Shrew was performed at the Palace Theatre - to the great amusement of the audience - in the royal box was the old prince of Salerno and his two daughters - -

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