Sell Back Your Copy
For a $0.62 Gift Card
Trade in
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Alexander Botts Rides Again: More Mayhem on the Earthworm Tractor!
 
See larger image
 
Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Alexander Botts Rides Again: More Mayhem on the Earthworm Tractor! [Paperback]

William Hazlett Upson (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.



Book Description

February 28, 2005
“I got your letter yesterday, and it is a good thing you are putting onto this job a real high-powered salesman like me, rather than one of your ordinary men. When I explain the situation here, you will see that any ordinary man would have quit cold. But not Alexander Botts. . . .” And so begins "Alexander Botts Rides Again", the stories of this “natural born salesman,” who, despite little to no sales experience, lands a job selling Earthworm tractors through sheer gumption. What follows is mayhem as the tractor salesman extraordinaire tries to explain his way out of many a disastrous situation.

Whether you remember reading William Hazlett Upson’s tales or you’re just discovering the antics of his memorable character, the amusing adventures in Alexander Botts Rides Again will delight and entertain.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought


Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Author William Hazlett Upson turned his work experience with the Holt Caterpillar Company into a second career in 1927 when "The Saturday Evening Post" published his first story in the saga of tractor salesman extraordinare Alexander Botts. The series was so popular that it led to 112 Botts tales and a movie, "Earthworm Tractors", that starred Joe E. Brown as Botts.

About the Author

William Hazlett Upson turned his work experience with the Holt Caterpillar Company into a second career in 1927 when The Saturday Evening Post published his first story in the saga of tractor salesman extraordinare Alexander Botts. The series was so popular that it led to 112 Botts tales and a movie, Earthworm Tractors, that starred Joe E. Brown as Botts.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Voyageur Press (February 28, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0896586723
  • ISBN-13: 978-0896586727
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,271,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The little ant that could, March 28, 2007
This review is from: Alexander Botts Rides Again: More Mayhem on the Earthworm Tractor! (Paperback)
Alexander Botts. Gumption? Yes. Arogance? Yes. Fun? Definately! Immortilized by the actor Joe Brown, the character of Alexander Botts has not only stood the test of time - he probably convinced the testers that buying an "Earthworm" tractor would make their lives easier and the testing more efficient!
These short stories center on the adventures and antics of the worlds greatest (self proclaimed) salesman: Alexander Botts. Have a tractor? He'll tell you why you need to upgrade/replace it with an Earthworm model. Don't want a tractor? He'll show you 50 reasons why you really do need one, an Earthworm model of course!
Following Botts as he charges headlong into one disaster after another is like watching a trainwreck in slowmotion. But somehow he always pulls it out in the end.
I discovered Botts in a library's bargain bin over 20 years ago, and I've never passed up an opportunity to re-enter his version of reality.

I cannot reccomend these stories enough, they only give you 5 stars and these stories need at least 6!
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars CAT's moment in history, May 24, 2007
This review is from: Alexander Botts Rides Again: More Mayhem on the Earthworm Tractor! (Paperback)
No wonder CAT has their salesmen read this book. It's a funny caracature of what really happens in construction equipment sales.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums



So You'd Like to...


Create a guide


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject