Cyrus Hall McCormick: His Life And Work is a biography of the American inventor and businessman Cyrus Hall McCormick, written by Herbert N. Casson and originally published in 1909. The book details McCormick's life, from his childhood in rural Virginia to his success as the inventor of the mechanical reaper, a device that revolutionized agriculture and helped to fuel the growth of the American West. Casson also explores McCormick's business acumen, including his role in the founding of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, which would become one of the largest agricultural equipment manufacturers in the world. The book offers insight into McCormick's personal life, including his relationships with family members and his involvement in politics and philanthropy. Overall, Cyrus Hall McCormick: His Life And Work is a comprehensive portrait of one of America's most important inventors and entrepreneurs.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.