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The Romance Of The Reaper (1908)
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ISBN10: 1104326868
ISBN13: 9781104326869
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 13 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104326869
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 13 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Romance of the Reaper, written by Herbert Newton Casson and published in 1908, is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. The book tells the story of Cyrus McCormick, the inventor of the reaper, a machine that revolutionized farming by allowing farmers to harvest crops more efficiently. The novel follows McCormick's journey as he struggles to develop and market his invention, facing opposition from competitors and skepticism from farmers. Along the way, he also navigates personal relationships, including a romance with a young woman named Mary, who becomes his wife. The book explores themes of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the impact of technology on society. Through the character of McCormick, Casson presents a portrait of a visionary and determined inventor who overcomes obstacles to achieve success and leave a lasting legacy. The Romance of the Reaper is a compelling historical novel that provides insight into an important chapter in American agricultural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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