This book narrates the life and work of Cyrus Hall McCormick, the inventor of the mechanical reaper and founder of the modern agricultural machinery industry. Born in 1809, McCormick grew up on a farm in rural Virginia. The hardships of manual labor and the annual threat of famine in his time drove him to invent a machine that could automate the harvesting process. After sixteen years of dedicated work and experimentation, he unveiled his groundbreaking invention in 1831, revolutionizing farming practices and paving the way for large-scale mechanized agriculture. The book delves into the challenges and triumphs McCormick faced during his pioneering journey, highlighting his unwavering determination and resilience. It also explores the impact of his invention on society, from abolishing the drudgery of farm labor to feeding the growing urban populations and ultimately transforming the world's food supply chain. This book is not only a biography of a remarkable inventor but also a testament to human ingenuity and its capacity to solve complex problems and improve the lives of countless others.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the life and work of Cyrus Hall McCormick, the inventor of the mechanical reaper and founder of the modern agricultural machinery industry. Born in 1809, McCormick grew up on a farm in rural Virginia. The hardships of manual labor and the annual threat of famine in his time drove him to invent a machine that could automate the harvesting process. After sixteen years of dedicated work and experimentation, he unveiled his groundbreaking invention in 1831, revolutionizing farming practices and paving the way for large-scale mechanized agriculture. The book delves into the challenges and triumphs McCormick faced during his pioneering journey, highlighting his unwavering determination and resilience. It also explores the impact of his invention on society, from abolishing the drudgery of farm labor to feeding the growing urban populations and ultimately transforming the world's food supply chain. This book is not only a biography of a remarkable inventor but also a testament to human ingenuity and its capacity to solve complex problems and improve the lives of countless others. 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. Codice articolo 9781440079719_0
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