The Big Book of Farm Tractors: The Complete History of the Tractor 1855 to Present ... Plus Brochures, Collectibles, and (Town Square Book) [Hardcover]

Robert N. Pripps (Author)

Book Description

Series: Town Square Book | Publication Date: March 1, 2002

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.

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About the Author

Bob Pripps is one of the world's most respected tractor historians. He has written numerous farm tractor books, including Voyageur Press' "Vintage Ford Tractors," "The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors," and "The Big Book of Caterpillar."

Andrew Morland of England has teamed up with Bob Pripps to photograph tractors for "Vintage Ford Tractors," "The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors," and "The Big Book of Caterpillar."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896584712
• ISBN-13: 978-0896584716
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,352,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed descriptions of every category of farm tractor, April 7, 2001

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This review is from: The Big Book of Farm Tractors: The Complete History of the Tractor 1855 to Present ... Plus Brochures, Collectibles, and (Town Square Book) (Hardcover)

Superbly and profusely illustrated with color photography by Andrew Morland, Robert Pripps' The Big Book Of Farm Tractors: The Complete History Of The Tractor 1855 To Present presents an informative text enriched with brochures, collectibles, and tractor lore that will delight anyone with a fascination with, and appreciation of, farm tractors and their role in making America the source of agricultural wealth and prominence it enjoyed beginning in the late 1800s and lasting throughout the 20th century. Here are detailed descriptions of every category of farm tractor from early steam powered models through the diesel age. Short essays define the times and old black-and-white period photographs are the stuff of which nostalgia is made. Big, beautiful, and ideal for gift giving and community library memorial fund acquisition selection, The Big Book Of Farm Tractors is an entertaining as it is informative.

5.0 out of 5 stars the big book of farm tractors, September 21, 2011

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This review is from: The Big Book of Farm Tractors: The Complete History of the Tractor 1855 to Present ... Plus Brochures, Collectibles, and (Town Square Book) (Hardcover)

fantastic!!! this is by far the best book on this subject i have ever seen. my purchase was a used book but it was in new condition. great value!!