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“The Botanical Works of the Late George Engelmann†is a comprehensive collection of the scientific writings of George Engelmann, a prominent 19th-century botanist. Gathered for Henry Shaw, the founder of the Missouri Botanical Garden, this volume preserves Engelmann's significant contributions to the field. Edited by William Trelease and Asa Gray, two other notable figures in botany, the book covers a wide range of botanical subjects, reflecting Engelmann's expertise and meticulous research. This collection offers valuable insights into the botanical knowledge of the era and serves as an important resource for researchers and historians of science. Engelmann's work is presented in detail, preserving his original observations and analyses. This volume is a testament to his dedication to the study of plants and his lasting impact on botanical science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. <