Reaping Traditions and Shifting Harvest Methods
The passage recalls early 19th century Scottish harvests with hand hooks and shearers from the Western Islands and Highlands. It notes farmers resisting reapers for decades, the social mix of itinerant crews, and their communal lodgings and meals as they moved between districts seeking three harvests per season.
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