This antique book contains a comprehensive treatise on the various machines used in seed harvesting, with information on cleaning, power requirements, proper use, common problems, and much more besides. Written in clear, plain language and including a plethora of helpful illustrations, diagrams, data tables, and charts, this text provides a wealth of information on the subject. It will be of great value to the farmer of student of agriculture. Although old, much of the information contained within its pages is still relevant today, making this a worthy addition to collections agricultural literature. The chapters of this volume include: 'Harvesting and Threshing Methods', 'Types and Development of Combines', 'Functional Elements of a Combine', 'Flow Path of Materials', 'Types and Sources of Seed Loss', 'Cutting and Conveying', 'Types of Threshing Cylinders', 'Rubber Rolls for Threshing', etcetera. We are proudly republishing this antique book now complete with a new introduction on agricultural tools and machinery.