Farmland Innovator A Story about Cyrus Mccormick |
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| Author:
| Welch, Catherine A. |
| Illustrator:
| Jones, Jan Naimo |
| Series title: | Creative Minds Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8225-6833-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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Cyrus McCormick patented and manufactured the reaper, an important 19th century invention that dramatically improved the efficiency of wheat farming. While McCormick did not invent the reaper solely by himself, he did refine and popularize it. His company eventually became the International Harvester Company.
Cyrus McCormick patented and manufactured the reaper, an important 19th century invention that dramatically improved the efficiency of wheat farming. While McCormick did not invent the reaper solely by himself, he did refine and popularize it. His company eventually became the International Harvester Company.