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 documents the tools that shaped rural life and the technological shifts that revolutionized food production. From the earliest implements to the machines of the industrial age, Schlebecker provides a meticulous survey of the machinery that built the American agricultural landscape. Perfect for students of industrial history, agricultural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the material culture of American life.

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