Excerpt from Who Invented the Reaper?: An Answer to the Protest Statement Said to Have Been Filed at the Treasury Department
Bell, in 1828, built a push-machine, a great ark on four wheels, having a cutting device consisting of shears with blades sixteen inches long. A few of these machines were built, but from their intricacy they fell into disuse. Bell's countrymen have claimed the invention of the reaper for him, but have failed to show that his machine was or could be a success.
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Excerpt from Who Invented the Reaper?: An Answer to the Protest Statement Said to Have Been Filed at the Treasury Department
Bell, in 1828, built a push-machine, a great ark on four wheels, having a cutting device consisting of shears with blades sixteen inches long. A few of these machines were built, but from their intricacy they fell into disuse. Bell's countrymen have claimed the invention of the reaper for him, but have failed to show that his machine was or could be a success.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
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 examines the contested invention of the reaper, a machine that revolutionized agriculture. The author presents evidence to challenge the widely-held belief that Obed Hussey invented the first practical reaper in 1833. Instead, the book argues that Cyrus McCormick's 1831 invention was superior in design and performance, and had a greater impact on the development of the modern reaper. The book delves into the technical details of the competing machines, as well as the historical context of their development. It also explores the legal battles and public debates that surrounded the invention of the reaper, shedding light on the often-complex process of technological innovation. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the invention of the reaper, and challenges conventional narratives surrounding this pivotal moment in agricultural history. 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: 9781332349739_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332349739
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332349739
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles