Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology: Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology, No. 17

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Step back in time and explore the evolution of American farming through John T. Schlebecker's definitive study of the National Museum of History and Technology's agricultural collection. This work traces the transformation of agricultural labor from hand tools and animal power to the industrial machines that defined the American Midwest, offering a comprehensive survey of the technology that fed a growing nation.\n\nAs part of the Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology series, this volume combines rigorous archival research with detailed technical descriptions. You will discover how simple plows gave way to steam tractors and how the mechanization of harvest revolutionized rural life. Whether you are a historian, a rural heritage enthusiast, or a student of industrial history, this collection provides an authoritative account of the machines that built the American agricultural landscape.

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