Cyrus Hall McCormick

Focusing on the life of Cyrus Hall McCormick, this biography chronicles his journey from a Virginia childhood to becoming a pivotal figure in agriculture through the invention of the mechanical reaper. Herbert N. Casson highlights McCormick's entrepreneurial spirit in establishing the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, which became a leader in agricultural equipment. The narrative also delves into his personal life, family dynamics, and contributions to politics and philanthropy, offering a rich portrait of this influential inventor and businessman.