Elgin Botanic Garden and the New York State purchase A concise record of how a private garden became a state asset to support medical education and scientific progress in early New York.
This edition outlines the valuation, legal steps, and political support that led to transferring the Elgin botanic garden to the people of New York. It highlights the roles of doctors, lawmakers, and medical societies who pressed for the garden as a vital resource for training and research.
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Excerpt from A Statement of Facts Relative to the Establishment and Progress of the Elgin Botanic Garden, and the Subsequent Disposal of the Same to the State of New-York
The establishment of a Professorship of Botany in Columbia College was justly considered as an evidence of your regard to the general interests of science. As completing your plan of medical education, it has given reputa tion to the college both in Europe and America, and has excited expectations which unfortunately hitherto have in no sort been fulfilled.
Since I have had the honour of an appointment to this Professorship, it has been to me a source of great regret that the want of a Botanical Garden, and an extensive Botanical Library, have prevented that advancement in the inte rests of the institution which might reasonably have been expected.
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Excerpt from A Statement of Facts Relative to the Establishment and Progress of the Elgin Botanic Garden, and the Subsequent Disposal of the Same to the State of New-York
Whatever difference of opinion may exist, relative to the'titility of-a botanic garden, as a necessary appendage. To a medical establishment, certain'it is, that the judgment of scientific men has been uniformly concurrent on this subject. The exam-j ple of the schools of medicine, in almost every great city of Eu; rope, is sufliciently conclusive on this head, as scarcely one of them is without an extensive botanic garden; and their practice, it is presumed, must be the result of experience of their utility.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the establishment of what was to become the first botanical garden in the United States, a significant event in the history of American science and medicine. It describes the challenges faced by the author in his efforts to establish the garden, the political and financial obstacles he encountered, and the eventual success of his endeavor. The book provides insights into the importance of botanical gardens as centers for scientific research, medical education, and the preservation of plant species. Through this narrative, the author also sheds light on the broader context of scientific advancement and the role of individuals in shaping the course of history. The book's account of the founding of the botanical garden serves as a testament to the authorâs dedication and passion for scientific inquiry, and its relevance extends beyond the history of botany to encompass the broader themes of scientific advancement and the pursuit of knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332713639_0
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