WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
John Deere's Steel Plow cover

John Deere's Steel Plow

By Edward C. Kendall
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Engineering & TechnologyHistory - AmericanHistory - Modern (1750+)Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming

About This Book

The essay traces the development of a mid-19th-century plow that solved prairie soil problems by using a polished steel cutting edge to prevent sticky loam from clinging, describing earlier makeshift solutions and the technical reasons steel succeeded. It reconstructs early designs, compares surviving specimens, and examines documentary evidence and business agreements linking the blacksmith and his local partner to a small plowmaking enterprise. The author analyzes changes in moldboard shape through surviving examples and reconstructions, weighing competing origin stories and museum identifications to explain how the tool evolved and entered production.

About the Author

Kendall, Edward C. portrait

Edward C. Kendall

Edward C. Kendall was an American author known for his contributions to agricultural literature. His notable work, "John Deere's Steel Plow," explores the innovations and impact of John Deere's invention on farming practices. Through his writing, Kendall provides insights into the technological advancements of the 19th century and their significance in shaping modern agriculture. His work reflects a deep appreciation for the agricultural industry and its evolution, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of farming and machinery.

You May Also Like

6 picks
"Puffing Billy" and the Prize "Rocket" / or, the story of the Stephensons and our Railways. cover "Puffing Billy" and the Prize "Rocket" / or, the story of the Stephensons and our Railways. by Helen C. Knight 40 years / 40 años / 40 ans cover 40 years / 40 años / 40 ans by Marie Lebert A boy's text book on gas engines cover A boy's text book on gas engines by Fay Leone Faurote A Catechism of the Steam Engine cover A Catechism of the Steam Engine by C. E. John Bourne A Course In Wood Turning cover A Course In Wood Turning by Archie Seldon Milton A few secrets of the metallurgist simply told cover A few secrets of the metallurgist simply told by Gerald Watson Hinkley