Shields James Hall 1849 (1 results)

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 78 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1910. Text in English. This comprehensive biography examines the life and pioneering work of Robert McCormick, best known for his invention of the mechanical reaper. The book provides a detailed account of McCormick's contributions to agricultural technology, his business ventures, and his influence on 19th-century farming practices. James Hall Shields, the author, meticulously documents McCormick's career, from his early experiments to the widespread adoption of his reaper design. The work serves as an important historical resource for scholars of agricultural history, industrial innovation, and American entrepreneurship. The text includes technical descriptions of the reaper's mechanisms, as well as analysis of its economic and social impact. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. …