Farmland Innovator
Author | : Catherine A. Welch |
Publisher | : Millbrook Press |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2007-01-01 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780822587774 |
ISBN-10 | : 0822587777 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Farmland Innovator by : Catherine A. Welch
Download or read book Farmland Innovator written by Catherine A. Welch and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.