Books in Biographies & Memoirs

Amazing Tractors Coloring Book for Boys & Girls: farm trucks easy and simple tractor designs Adventure Coloring Book, aged for kids 2-4 and 4-8

AND THAT'S THE WAY I REMEMBER IT!: Tales of Tractors, Shenanigans, and Illinois Farm Life

This book is over 70 short stories about 12 free-range kids raised on an Illinois farm. Join in on the adventures from back in the '50s and '60s. Most stories will bring a smile to your face and a few will bring tears to your eyes. It was too much for Mom and Dad to always keep an eye on us so every morning. Mom would pray to God to have his Guardian Angels watch over us, and it must have worked because all 12 of us are doing well now in 2025.<br/><br/>Disclaimer: although a friend edited this book, some of you will find warts and errors, but this is the way this country boy is content to leave it. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Coloring Book For kids Toddlers: Fall and Thanksgiving, Tractor, Christmas Fun Designs: Autumn Leaves, Turkeys, Pumpkinsfor Toddlers , Kids Ages 3-9 ( CUTE-DOG-LIFE-IS-BETTER Colouring Book Kids )

Composition Notebook: Love Deer Wide Ruled Paper Notebook Journal Blank Wide Lined Workbook for Girls Boys Kids Teens Students.

Composition Notebook: two body deer ear Wide Ruled Paper Notebook Journal Wide Lined Workbook for Girls Boys Kids Teens Students.

Deer Creek The Murders of William H. Gibson and John S. Frazer

In 1890 two Kansas cattlemen were murdered in Elk and Chautauqua Counties. William H. Gibson and John S. Frazer were killed after Tick Fever decimated herds, which was brought to Kansas with their Texas Longhorns. Gibson was poisoned in a hotel room while Frazer was brutally stabbed on the prairie. The crime remains unsolved. The author has spent years studying newspapers and legal documents to chronicle events occurring before and after the homicides. The most comprehensive account available.

Greener Pastures the Gerald Pierce Story: Farming with Horses and Early Tractors

A collection of stories that tell about farming with horses, early tractors and traveling with model T automobiles. This story tells what it was like to farm with horses and the work that went into creating a life farming in the early 20th century.

Greener Pastures the Gerald Pierce Story: Farming with Horses and Early Tractors

A collection of stories that tell about farming with horses, early tractors and traveling with model T automobiles. This story tells what it was like to farm with horses and the work that went into creating a life farming in the early 20th century.

Harvesting trees to harvest cash crops: The role of internal migrants in forest land conversion in Uganda FAO Agricultural Development Economics Working Paper 21-08

In this work, we merge socio-economic data with data on deforestation to explore the interrelationship between rural migration, the development of commercial agricultural sector, and forest cover loss. Specifically we test the role of cash crop producers and inter-district migrants on the tree loss in the parish of residence, while controlling for several other household-level and parish-level contributing factors of deforestation, including population density, proximity to markets and protected areas. Also, we investigate the agricultural channel, specifically producing cash crops, as one major channel through which inter-district migration affects deforestation. Our analysis aims to support the identification of policy strategies to reduce the adverse impacts of agricultural commercialization initiatives on Uganda’s critical natural resources; and identify policy options that maximize migrant’s benefits on recipient areas while minimizing downside risks of migration related to over-exploitation of resources and deforestation.

John Deere (Classic Reprint): He Gave to the World the Steel Plow

JOHN DEERE: FORGING THE FUTURE OF FARMING: The Visionary Blacksmith Who Changed Agriculture Forever

John Deere: He Gave the World the Steel Plow

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

John Deere He Gave to the World the Steel Plow

Excerpt from John Deere: He Gave to the World the Steel Plow<br><br>His hair was curly, his eyes steel-blue, his muscles powerful in the glow of the forge fire; and when he heard the screech of ungreased axles in worn hubs, signifying the passing of settlers' wagons, he let go the bellows stick, laid tongs aside, strode to the door of the shop, and, standing' bareheaded in April sunshine and a leather apron, cast a critical eye over the newest newcomers to the West of golden promise. Even to the experienced blacksmith who had seen many such, they looked a weary, road-worn lot. Five canvas-covered wagons; tired ox-teams, heads adroop; a pack of flea-bitten dogs; wilted women with small children in the drivers' seats; bedraggled fowls in crates; half- or full-grown boys and maids peering curiously through flaps of the canvas; a calf or two tied behind; gaunt men afoot alongside; patched harness; worn rawhide whips . . .<br><br>About the Publisher<br><br>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com<br><br>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

John Deere He Gave to the World the Steel Plow

""John Deere: He Gave To The World The Steel Plow"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Neil M. Clark. It tells the story of John Deere, an American blacksmith and inventor who revolutionized agriculture with his invention of the steel plow. The book provides a detailed account of Deere's life, from his early years in Vermont to his move to Illinois, where he established his own blacksmith shop. The author describes Deere's struggles as a businessman and his determination to create a plow that would work better in the tough soil of the Midwest. The book also explores the impact of Deere's invention on agriculture and the growth of the American economy. The author uses primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a personal and engaging narrative of Deere's life and work. Overall, ""John Deere: He Gave To The World The Steel Plow"" is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the life of an important historical figure and his lasting impact on the world.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

John Deere: He Gave to the World the Steel Plow

John Deere He Gave to the World the Steel Plow (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from John Deere: He Gave to the World the Steel Plow <p>It's called by the name of Grand Detour, sir. A name from the French, signifying the big bend of the river which you see at this point. He waved an arm around. Have you folks made a choice of place that you're bound for? <p>The tall man cracked his whip idly against a near wheel. We did set out for a town some neighbors of ours have settled at, called Buffalo Grove. You know it? But we'll be settling ourselves down, most anywheres soon, I reckon, if only to give our womenfolk a rest from the riding. What's land like, hereabouts? <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

John Deere's Steel Plow /

<p>Discover the story behind one of the most impactful inventions in American agricultural history in "John Deere's Steel Plow" by Edward C. Kendall. This meticulously researched biography delves into the life and work of John Deere, the American inventor who revolutionized farming in the 19th century. Explore the development and impact of the steel plow, a technological marvel that transformed agricultural practices and enabled the cultivation of the Midwest's rich prairies. Kendall's work provides a detailed account of Deere's contributions to agricultural technology and his legacy as a pioneering figure in American business. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of farming, innovation, and the ingenuity that shaped the nation.<br></p> <p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p> <p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p> <p>Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

Lee and His Cause: Or, the Why and the How of the War Between the States

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Mens I m a Farmer Dad Tractor Farm Father: Daily Notebook - Medium size 6x9 inches, 120 Pages, Premium matte cover design

Mijn wereld

Peter Sagan presteerde tussen 2015 en 2017 wat nog nooit iemand had gedaan: hij werd driemaal achter elkaar wereldkampioen wielrennen. Overal waar hij sindsdien aan de start verschijnt, is hij favoriet. Maar alleen naar zijn prestaties kijken zou hem tekortdoen. Hij fietst niet alleen, hij entertaint. In het zadel kan hij zijn wie hij is: hij toont zijn enorme passie voor wielrennen en heeft de onbedwingbare neiging om mensen ermee te vermaken.<br/><br/>In deze autobiografie geeft hij voor het eerst een inkijkje in zijn persoonlijke leven: zijn trainingen, zijn toewijding, de druk die gepaard gaat met het rijden in de regenboogtrui, het gevoel wanneer hij als eerste de finish bereikt, maar ook de oprechte verslagenheid die hij voelde toen hij in de Tour de France werd gediskwalificeerd.

of the coop chicken funny farmer farm tractor Art: Daily planner notebook, To-do list, 6 inch wide x 9 inch high, 120 pages

Ranch Farmland Farmer Farming Farm Owner Gifts Tractor Lover Saying

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Recipe Journal Notebook - Funny Farming Quote Easily Distracted By Tractors

Recipe Journal Simple Notebook - Funny Farming Quote Easily Distracted By Tractors