The Romance of the Reaper

Name: The Romance of the Reaper
Author: Herbert Newton Casson

By Herbert Newton Casson

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A popular narrative traces the technological and business history of mechanical harvesters, following early inventors and manufacturers, the rivalries that led to consolidation, and the formation of a major harvester company. It recounts the origins and evolution of key machines, profiles entrepreneurs and industrialists, and describes how American harvesting technology spread overseas. Complementing technical description are discussions of factory practice, international markets, and the machines' effects on farming, rural labor, and national prosperity. The account combines anecdote, company history, and contemporary reportage, with chapters devoted to principal makers, foreign adoption, and the relationship between mechanized harvesters and modern agriculture.

About the Author

Herbert Newton Casson

Herbert Newton Casson was an American author and journalist known for his contributions to the fields of technology and agriculture. He is particularly recognized for his biographical work on Cyrus Hall McCormick, the inventor of the mechanical reaper, in "Cyrus Hall McCormick: His Life and Work." Casson's writings often explore the impact of innovation on society, as seen in his book "The History of the Telephone," which delves into the evolution of communication technology. His works reflect a keen interest in the intersection of human ingenuity and industrial progress, making him a notable figure in early 20th-century American literature.