Binding showing wear to corners & spine. Small pinprick & gouge to front cover. Corresponding indentations to first few pages of text block. Small wrinkles & stains to back cover.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Grain Harvesters
Publisher: American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Publication Date: 1978
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0916150135
ISBN 13: 9780916150136
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

This is the story of the tools, machines, and systems used throughout history to harvest grain. It is a profusely illustrated history of grain harvesting tools, equipment, and machines from ancient times to todays modern combines. Nearly 800 photos and drawings enhance the story of important milestones in grain harvesting. Highlights machines and equipment, their inventors, and the innovations and companies that changed, and are continuing to change, the way we farm.

About the Author

Dr. Quick is Principal Research Scientist, Agricultural Engineering Group with the Division of Mechanical Engineering, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Highett, Victoria, Australia. Dr. Buchele, now retired, was a professor, Department of Agriculture Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

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Chaparral specializes in rare and used books dealing with Western Americana and Native American topics; also included in our collection are books by western writers of both fiction and non-fiction. Located in the Pacific NW, we carry Small Press productions about the region. Our store front is located at 5210 SW Corbett Ave, Portland, OR, 97239 across the street from Elephants Deli.

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