Books in Automobile Industry
Explore our curated list of farming and tractor history books.
John Deere Classics
What began in 1837 with a plow made from a saw blade has grown into one of the world s foremost manufacturers of farm equipment. John Deere Green has become almost a trademark in itself, and the products that wear it are revered the world over.<br> <br> In John Deere Classics, the auto editors of Consumer Guide tell the John Deere story through period advertisements, photographs, and detailed profiles of 30 classic tractors, including these notable machines:<br> <br> The Model D, John Deere s first mass-produced tractor, which debuted in 1923 and enjoyed the longest run in John Deere history<br> The small but mighty John Deere Model L, the lightest tractor John Deere produced in the two-cylinder era<br> The versatile John Deere Model 730, one of the most popular tractors in history<br> <br> From the quaint little Johnny Poppers of the company s early years to the New Generation tractors that finally replaced them, John Deere s hearty workhorses are true American icons. Whether you're a John Deere aficionado or you're simply interested in American history, you'll be fascinated by John Deere Classics.
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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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