Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology, No. 17 Schlebecker, John T. creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology" by John T. Schlebecker is a scientific publication written in the early 1970s. This work aims to catalog and discuss various agricultural tools and machinery housed within the National Museum of History and Technology, showcasing the technological advancements and their impact on farming practices in America. By exploring the evolution and significance of these implements, the book provides insights into the broader agricultural history of the United States. The opening of the work outlines the relationship between agriculture, technology, and human effort, defining agriculture as the intentional manipulation of biological processes to produce desirable crops and livestock. It emphasizes that while museums can exhibit tools and implements, they cannot fully represent the living systems that agriculture relies upon. The text also hints at the limitations of museum collections in conveying the comprehensive history of agricultural development, discussing how technological advancements have emerged in conjunction with societal needs. Furthermore, it introduces the catalog that follows, which aims to chronicle the diverse agricultural items in the museum's collection, providing a framework for understanding how these tools have shaped the agricultural landscape over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-11-25 E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Agricultural implements -- United States -- Exhibitions Agricultural machinery -- United States -- Exhibitions S Original publication data not identified 72194474 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27327 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27327 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133626.0 27327