Big Book of Farm Tractors The Complete History of the Tractor 1855 to Present ... Plus Brochures, Collectibles and Lore

The Big Book of Farm Tractors is the first large-format volume to chronicle the entire timeline of American farm tractors, from the steam power of the 1850s to the current offerings from New Holland, AGCO, John Deere, Caterpillar, and more. Detailed descriptions of tractors especially significant to the period, short essays on events defining the times, personal vignettes, collectibles, sales memorabilia, ads from old farm magazines, and old black & white photos of farm scenes make this a complete look at one of America's greatest innovations. Whether you're someone who has farmed, or someone simply with a love of the land, this book will give you a new perspective on the enormous influence of the tractor upon the American farm and culture.Pripps, Robert N. is the author of 'Big Book of Farm Tractors The Complete History of the Tractor 1855 to Present ... Plus Brochures, Collectibles and Lore' with ISBN 9780896584716 and ISBN 0896584712.