Publisher's Synopsis
""John Deere: He Gave The World The Steel Plow"" is a biography of the life and work of John Deere, the inventor of the steel plow. The book tells the story of Deere's early life as a blacksmith in Vermont, his move to Illinois in the 1830s, and his invention of the steel plow in 1837. The author, Neil M. Clark, explores Deere's impact on agriculture and the American economy, as well as his legacy as a pioneer of the industrial revolution. The book is a detailed account of Deere's life and achievements, and offers insight into the history of American agriculture and innovation. It is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of technology, agriculture, or entrepreneurship.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.