Jethro Wood, Inventor of the Modern Plow. A Brief Account of His Life, Services, and Trials; Together with Facts Subsequent to his Death, and Incident to His Great Invention

"Jethro Wood, Inventor of the Modern Plow" by Frank Gilbert is a story about a man whose clever invention transformed American agriculture. It follows Jethro Wood's journey through life, from his early years to becoming a groundbreaking inventor. It points out how Wood's cast-iron plow greatly improved farming in the United States. The book looks closely at the difficulties Wood faced, including doubts from other farmers and legal problems over his patent. It shows how his invention slowly gained acceptance, even though he didn't get much money for it while he lived while highlighting family efforts after his passing to ensure he got historical recognition.