Inventions & Inventors, Gardening, Scientists, Naturalists & Engineers - Biography
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Overview
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.Synopsis
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.
Book Details
Published
March 1, 2007
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pages
64
Format
Library Binding
ISBN
9780822559887