vii, 269pp. figures, facsimiles, photographs, maps. Illustrated wrapper is clean and without edgewear but showing sunning to spine and lower area of front cover to 3cm. Binding square and not creased. Quarto.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Grain Harvesters

Publisher

American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI, USA

Publication Date

1978

Language

English

ISBN 10

0916150135

ISBN 13

9780916150136

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

First U.S. Edition

Condition

Very Good

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Railway / Marine / Transport and Transportation

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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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