This Jethro
Tull (February 21, 1674 - 1741) was most certainly
NOT thick as a brick, given that he was highly instrumental in bringing about
the British Agricultural Revolution. A true 'pioneer of sorts' [who never wore
an aqualung, I might add], he perfected a more economically efficient horse-drawn seed
drill in 1701 whereby seeds were sowed in neat little rows. Later, he also
developed a horse-drawn hoe. Tull's farming talents were quickly implemented
by the landed gentry, thus paving the way for the genesis of modern
agriculture. This amazing revolution had great potential to guarantee the
future success of agriculture as a whole.
But did he hum any catchy tunes
or ever whistle while he worked?
Play the flute perhaps?
Imagine a virtual
passion play down on the farm!
ALL IN
ALL, THOUGH, THE ORIGINAL WAS A GOOD TEACHER!
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