Harry Ferguson Tractor Genius
Harry Ferguson Tractor Genius by Edward G. James, published by Studymates (Glmp Limited) on May 31, 2019, is a 40-page exploration of the life and innovations of engineering pioneer Harry Ferguson. This book details how Ferguson’s visionary approach transformed the role of tractors in agriculture, impacting farming practices globally. It highlights the enduring relevance of his designs and the significant influence they had on farmers’ lives.
Readers will discover the historical context surrounding Ferguson’s innovations, including the effects of the 1930s Wall Street crash and the pivotal role of tractors in agricultural recovery. The narrative also covers how Ferguson’s inventions not only revolutionized farming but also led to the rise of a Danish company that elevated the tractor’s status in popular culture. This edition is presented in English and provides insights into the intersection of technology and transportation within the realm of juvenile nonfiction.
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Harry Ferguson was an engineering genius. His ability to visualise and build a new system that changed the role of the tractor on the farm, changed farming around the world. The system in use today is still the same system he developed, all those years ago and this book tells how he saved countless farmers lives. We also read how the design changed the way tractors are used on farms. We hear about the effect on the 1930’s Wall St crash ans the need for the tractor and how the little grey Fergie saved an Australian town. The story then tells us about a Danish company that has made the tractor a media star. Harry Ferguson and his tractor, changed the world.
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