Obed Hussey, Who, of All Inventors, Made Bread Cheap: Being a True Record of His Life and Struggles to Introduce His Greatest Invention, the Reaper, a

This fascinating biography tells the story of Obed Hussey, a little-known inventor who revolutionized agriculture in the mid-19th century with his invention of the reaper. Despite numerous setbacks and obstacles, Hussey persevered in his efforts to develop and market his invention, ultimately transforming the way that crops were harvested around the world. Drawing on a variety of primary and secondary sources, this book offers a compelling and inspiring portrait of a true American hero.

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