Isbn: 9781330883129 - a brief narrative of the invention of reaping machines (classic reprint): and an examination of the claims for priority of invention, by a maryland ... as to the operation and success of reaping m (5 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the claims for priority of invention of reaping machines. The author's goal is to determine to whom credit is due for the development of this transformative agricultural implement. The book begins by considering early attempts at creating a functional reaping machine in Great Britain and the United States. It then delves into the pivotal contributions of Obed Hussey and C.H. McCormick, who each claimed to have invented the first successful reaper. Through a comprehensive examination of evidence, including letters, patents, and trial accounts, the book meticulously assesses the validity of each claim. This analysis provides valuable insights into the history of agricultural technology and the nature of invention itself, demonstrating that the most significant innovations often result from a combination of ideas and incremental improvements. 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.…

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Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 110 pages. 8.98x5.91x0.39 inches. This item is printed on demand.