Makers of Modern Agriculture by William Macdonald

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Author Macdonald, William
Title Makers of Modern Agriculture
Contents Jethro Tull: founder of the principles of dry-farming -- Coke of Norfolk: father of experimental farms -- Arthur Young: author of the agricultural tour -- John Sinclair: founder of the Board of Agriculture -- Cyrus H. McCormick: inventor of the reaper.
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Summary "Makers of Modern Agriculture" by William Macdonald is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the lives and contributions of key figures who shaped modern agricultural practices, delving into their inventions, methodologies, and the transformative impact they had on farming and agriculture. The book consists of biographical sketches of influential agricultural pioneers such as Jethro Tull, who innovated dry-farming principles; Thomas William Coke, known for establishing experimental farms; Arthur Young, a prominent agricultural journalist and traveler; John Sinclair, founder of the Board of Agriculture; and Cyrus H. McCormick, inventor of the mechanical reaper. Each chapter highlights their struggles, breakthroughs, and the resulting advancements in agricultural methods, providing insights into how these historical figures contributed to modern farming practices and improved food production that echo to this day. Through engaging narratives and extensive research, Macdonald emphasizes the importance of these pioneers in the evolution of agriculture and their lasting legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class S: Agriculture
Subject Agriculturists -- Biography
Subject Coke, Thomas William, Earl of Leicester, 1752-1842
Subject McCormick, Cyrus Hall, 1809-1884
Subject Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835
Subject Tull, Jethro, 1674-1741
Subject Young, Arthur, 1741-1820
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EBook-No. 40670
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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