Dream Reaper: The Story of an Old-Fashioned Inventor in the High-Tech, High-Stakes World of Mo dern Agriculture (Sloan Technology Series)

Dream Reaper: The Story of an Old-Fashioned Inventor in the High-Tech, High-Stakes World of Modern Agriculture by Craig Canine is a compelling nonfiction account of invention, ambition, risk, and the realities of modern agribusiness. The book follows Mark Underwood and his cousin Ralph Lagergren as they work to bring Mark’s innovative harvester to market.

Their journey is filled with the challenges faced by independent inventors: raising capital, securing patents, refining the machine, and presenting their idea to corporate agricultural companies. Canine captures both the hope and frustration of trying to succeed in a high-tech industry where good ideas must survive money pressures, business negotiations, and powerful competition.

A strong choice for readers interested in invention, farming, agricultural technology, entrepreneurship, patents, and real-life stories of determination in the face of long odds.

Hardcover, Very Good. Does have some writing on first inside page. See images