This fascinating biography tells the story of Obed Hussey, a little-known inventor who revolutionized agriculture in the mid-19th century with his invention of the reaper. Despite numerous setbacks and obstacles, Hussey persevered in his efforts to develop and market his invention, ultimately transforming the way that crops were harvested around the world. Drawing on a variety of primary and secondary sources, this book offers a compelling and inspiring portrait of a true American hero. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.