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John Deere History of the Tractor
John Deere History of the Tractor

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150 Years of International Harvester
150 Years of International Harvester

The Story of a Classic <p>International Harvester and the Farmall brand are legendary names. As both tireless machines and valued collector pieces, they are among the most popular tractors in the world.</p> <p>In this information-packed photo-encyclopedia, learn about the history and evolution of these famous agricultural icons. With more than 1,900 photos and detailed data on every tractor, truck, hay rake and hemp machine built in the company's history, <i>150 Years of International Harvester</i> is the ultimate resource for these great farm machines.</p>

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Growing a Revolution Bringing Our Soil Back to Life
Growing a Revolution Bringing Our Soil Back to Life

<b>Finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award<br> <br> "A call to action that underscores a common goal: to change the world from the ground up." —Dan Barber, author of <i>The Third Plate</i> </b><br><p>For centuries, agricultural practices have eroded the soil that farming depends on, stripping it of the organic matter vital to its productivity. Now conventional agriculture is threatening disaster for the world’s growing population. In <i>Growing a Revolution</i>, geologist David R. Montgomery travels the world, meeting farmers at the forefront of an agricultural movement to restore soil health. From Kansas to Ghana, he sees why adopting the three tenets of conservation agriculture—ditching the plow, planting cover crops, and growing a diversity of crops—is the solution. When farmers restore fertility to the land, this helps feed the world, cool the planet, reduce pollution, and return profitability to family farms.</p>

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150 years of International Harvester (Crestline agricultural series)
150 years of International Harvester (Crestline agricultural series)

excellent hard cover book on the history of an American icon, The International Harvester Company, well illustrated.

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The John Deere Century
The John Deere Century

In <i>The</i> <i>John Deere Century,</i> acclaimed author and photographer Randy Leffingwell uses his unique brand of storytelling to chronicle the company and the tractors that have carried the distinctive green and yellow livery for the past century.<br><br> Iconic John Deere tractors ranging from the spartan Waterloo Boy to the Model AOS, and from German and Argentine models to the acclaimed New Generation tractors are featured in this celebration of industrial tractor design. Loaded with photographs, both modern and vintage, and excellently written info, this book will have John Deere fans salivating.

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Roar of Dust and Diesel A Story of International Harvester Doncaster
Roar of Dust and Diesel A Story of International Harvester Doncaster

This is the story of the activities of IHGB in Doncaster, highlighting the crucial role played by this factory in shaping one of the most formidable farm machinery makers of all time.

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Plastics Repair
Plastics Repair

<p>Modern Plastics; Materials, Tools & Safety Requirements; Identifying Plastics, Making Adhesive Repairs; Making Welding Repairs. 1st edition, 49 pages with over 70 illustrations, many in color. (ISBN 0-86691-210-X).</p>

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John Deere Tractors
John Deere Tractors

<p>Get a good look at what John Deere Tractors are all about in <i>John Deere Tractors</i>, including brilliant photographs of the most famous tractors in history. Since the early 1920s, John Deere tractors have been cultivating, plowing, and seeding fields across America, and across the globe. Take a look at the amazing machines that are John Deere, including the history of the machines as well as modern tractors. American agricultural and mechanical know-how at its finest, these tractors have more than lived up to the company motto "Nothing Runs Like a Deere," in the process becoming the most beloved machines among farmers. </p><p>A celebration of this icon of American farming, this book features brilliantly detailed photographs of all the most popular and powerful John Deere tractors, along with a wealth of information about these marvels of machinery. Learn about the beginning of the company up to the present day president and John Deere headquarters. The book contains everything a loyal fan of John Deere could hope to find, from curious tidbits to historical facts and horsepower statistics, from Nebraska test results to implement information reaching from the early 1920s up to the present. Enjoy John Deere Tractors anytime, even if you can't get outside to sit on one. </p>

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Farm Tractors Features Models from the World's Leading Manufacturers Including John Deere, IH, Ford, Case, Mercedes-Benz, Massey-Ferguson
Farm Tractors Features Models from the World's Leading Manufacturers Including John Deere, IH, Ford, Case, Mercedes-Benz, Massey-Ferguson

Complete with dazzling full-color photographs and illustrations.

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Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery Practical Hints For Handymen
Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery Practical Hints For Handymen

<i>A turn-of-the-20th-century classic</i><br><br> This comprehensive and classic text, originally published in the early 1900s to assist farmers and farm mechanics instructors, was the first book to deal exclusively with the operation, care, and repair of farm machines. Divided into six distinctive sections ranging from the preparation of the seed bed to harvesting, <b><i>The Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery</i></b><i></i>provides detailed information and instructions on how to use and care for dozens of different machines, including plows, harrows, tillers, spreaders, cultivators, sowers, diggers, harvesters, pickers, presses, mowers, binders, planters, pulverizers, loaders, drills, listers, and rotary hoes.

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Les Tractuers International Harvester En Europe
Les Tractuers International Harvester En Europe

French Text <p>The past 40 years of history of the firm International Harvester are presented in this book The International Harvester Company (abbreviated first IHC and later IH) today known as Navistar International Corporation, was a United States agricultural machinery, construction equipment, vehicle, commercial truck, and household and commercial products manufacturer. In 1902, J.P. Morgan merged the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and Deering Harvester Company, along with three smaller agricultural equipment firms, to form International Harvester. International Harvester sold off its agricultural division in 1985 and renamed itself Navistar International Corporation in 1986. The Case IH brand began when the IH agricultural division merged into J.I. Case. This book delves into the fascinating history of International Harvester.

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Illustrated International Harvester Tractor Buyer's Guide
Illustrated International Harvester Tractor Buyer's Guide

This essential buyers guide covers I-H tractors from 1921 to 1961, classifying all tractors from this period according to collectibility. Jam-packed with facts, history, specs, and model changes, plus hundreds of photos. Photography includes contemporary shots of restored and working tractors, as well as archival shots of historic models, and period advertising. Contains useful tips on problem tractors to stay away from. Sftbd., 7 1/2x 9 1/2, 160 pgs., 166 b&w ill.

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Farm and Ranch Business Management
Farm and Ranch Business Management

Farm and Ranch Business Management - A practical guide for the agribusiness manager. It explains in plain English the principles and techniques that every farmer and rancher must know.

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International Harvester Photographic History
International Harvester Photographic History

International Harvester Photographic History Lee Klancher International Harvesters McCormick-Deering Farmall tractors helped revolutionize agriculture from the 192s to today. This nostalgic photo history explores the variety of popular tractors, implements and farm machinery in the International Harvester arsenal, and includes coverage of the McCormick-Deering product lines of harvesters from the 18s. Filled with dozens of photographs from the International Harvester archives in Chicago. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 1 5-8, 224 pgs., 3 b&w ill.

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The John Deere Story
The John Deere Story

This fascinating book reveals the history of one of the most prominent tractor makers in the US. With factories all over the world, an up to date range of tractors and legions of fans, John Deere faces the 21st century with confidence. Filled with amazing full colour photographs, this book depicts the extraordinary story of this company.

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John Deere Two-cylinder Tractors
John Deere Two-cylinder Tractors

This book tells the story of the two-cylinder tractors made by Waterloo Boy and John Deere, including more than 130 color photographs, most of them taken especially for the book and showing superbly restored tractors owned by enthusiasts in the United States, Britain and Canada, providing a fascinating record of the design changes which took place over more than four decades of development. Also included are some black and white photographs of the original Froelich tractor, the forerunner of all Waterloo Boy and John Deere tractors.

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