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"Wheels of Farm Progress"BOOK REVIEWThreshing time never lasted long enough when he was a boy on a farm in Ohio, says Marvin McKinley. With memories of youth still fresh in his mind, he is dedicated to showing and telling new readers what those days were like. Farming history comes alive as he relates it in his book, "Wheels of Farm Progress," published by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. With words and pictures, he brings forth a moving story. One photograph, from the days when horses provided the prime power for farms, shows McKinley's grandfather, and his great grandmother who was born in 1845. The first chapter deals with McCormick's reaper, first mechanical aid to the farmer to gain widespread acceptance. McKinley notes: "Although the steam engine left an indelible mark in the wake of rural progress-most notably for its contributions to gra... 830 of 2107 characters shown.
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