Publisher's Synopsis
""John Deere: He Gave To The World The Steel Plow"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Neil M. Clark. It tells the story of John Deere, an American blacksmith and inventor who revolutionized agriculture with his invention of the steel plow. The book provides a detailed account of Deere's life, from his early years in Vermont to his move to Illinois, where he established his own blacksmith shop. The author describes Deere's struggles as a businessman and his determination to create a plow that would work better in the tough soil of the Midwest. The book also explores the impact of Deere's invention on agriculture and the growth of the American economy. The author uses primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a personal and engaging narrative of Deere's life and work. Overall, ""John Deere: He Gave To The World The Steel Plow"" is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the life of an important historical figure and his lasting impact on the world.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
