Cyrus Hall McCormick: His Life and Work

Name: Cyrus Hall McCormick: His Life and Work
Author: Herbert Newton Casson

By Herbert Newton Casson

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The biography follows the inventor of a transformative harvesting machine from rural beginnings through the device's conception, improvement, and the difficult years of promotion and patent defense. It traces growth from handcrafting to large-scale manufacturing, describes technical developments such as self-raking mechanisms, and recounts the spread of the machine across continents. The book examines the subject's personality and business methods, measures the invention's impact on farm productivity and grain markets, and reflects on the wider social and industrial consequences that accompanied mechanized agriculture.

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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.