The International Harvester Company
A History of the Founding Families and Their Machines
$129.82
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
29 April 2019
Summary
Ancient farmers used draft animals for plowing but the heavy work of harvesting fell to the humans, using sickle and scythe. Change came in the mid-19th century when Cyrus Hall McCormick built the mechanical harvester. Though the McCormicks used their wealth to establish art collections and universities, battle disease, and develop birth control, members of the family faced constant scrutiny and scandal. This book recounts their story as well as the history of the International Harveste…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781476677095 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1476677093 |
| Author: | Chaim M. Rosenberg |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Imprint: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 29 April 2019 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 178mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
“A most readable and, yes, fascinating look at the people behind what once was one of the very biggest companies in America…interesting and worthwhile…a page-turning good read”—Speed Readers“groundbreaking…richly illustrated”—Harvester Highlights.
About The Author
Chaim M. Rosenberg
Psychiatrist Chaim M. Rosenberg is also an American history researcher and writer. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.
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