Download or read book The McCormick Reaper and the Development of United States Wheat Production in the Ante bellum Years written by Forrest Dean Flippo and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Cyrus H Mccormick and The Reaper written by Rupert Sargent Holland and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyrus H. McCormick and the Reaper by Rupert Sargent Holland: Cyrus H. McCormick and the Reaper by Rupert Sargent Holland is a biography that explores the life and achievements of Cyrus H. McCormick, an American inventor and businessman known for his development of the mechanical reaper, a revolutionary agricultural machine. The book delves into McCormick's entrepreneurial spirit, his contributions to the agricultural industry, and the impact of his invention. Key Points: Invention of the mechanical reaper: The biography focuses on McCormick's invention of the mechanical reaper, a machine that revolutionized grain harvesting and significantly increased agricultural productivity. It delves into the process of McCormick's invention, his determination to improve upon existing harvesting methods, and the transformative impact of the mechanical reaper on farming practices. Entrepreneurial journey and business success: The book explores McCormick's entrepreneurial journey, from his early experiments and prototypes to the establishment of his manufacturing company. It highlights his business acumen, marketing strategies, and efforts to promote and sell his invention. The biography also discusses McCormick's ability to navigate the challenges of the agricultural industry and build a successful business empire. Legacy and impact on agriculture: The biography reflects on McCormick's lasting legacy and the impact of his invention on agriculture. It explores how the mechanical reaper revolutionized farming practices, enabling farmers to harvest crops more efficiently and effectively. The book also discusses the widespread adoption of the mechanical reaper and its role in the agricultural advancements of the time, contributing to increased food production and economic development.

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Download or read book Cyrus Hall McCormick and the Reaper written by Reuben Gold Thwaites and published by Madison : The Society. This book was released on 1909 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Century of the Reaper written by Cyrus MC Cormick and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyrus McCormick's invention of the mechanical reaper revolutionized agriculture in the 19th century. In this book, McCormick recounts his experiences developing and promoting the reaper, as well as the challenges he faced from competitors and skeptics. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of farming and technology. 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 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. 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.

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Download or read book The Book of Wheat written by Peter Tracy Dondlinger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-12 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1910, this volume was the result of fifteen years of study in the American Northwest. The author contributed to the burgeoning field of industrial and economic history, providing a practical manual for the entirety of the wheat industry at the time. Whilst smaller studies had been published before, this was the first general work on the subject, covering topics including the wheat plant, cultivation, diseases, marketing and production. It was of particular interest to growers, dealers and millers and was accessible to popular readers, students, instructors and experimenters.

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