Books in History
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International Corn Planters
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International Cultivators
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International Ensilage Cutters
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International Ensilage Cutters...
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International Feed Grinders
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International Gasoline Tractors
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International Gasoline Tractors...
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International Harvester Australia Geelong Works
This book contains archive quality photos and data and features a complete history of International Harvester Australia with important dates such as the first Australian tractor built, the 10,000th tractor and more. it also contains detailed descriptions of every tractor made at Geelong Works. Complete with build numbers of tractors produced and monthly serial number listing for tractors made from 1960-1982. This book also features a full list of Headers (combines) built at Geelong Works - both self-propelled and PTO driven, with build numbers. It also features a comprehensive list of implements built at Geelong Works. A must have for every International Harvester enthusiast.
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International Harvester Building Plans and Specifications
<p>Plans and Specifications from International Harvester Service Bureau for house, barn, and outbuildings issued in 1912 by IHC. Drawings, overviews and insight from International Harvester for layout of a farm as well as blueprints for various factories and warehouses used to design, sell or build. Includes a new build of the original plan</p>
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International Harvester Company of America
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International Harvester Company of New Jersey, and others, appellants, vs. the United States of America, appellee. Appeal from the District Court of ... of Minnesota. Brief for appellants ..
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International Harvester Company of New Jersey, and Others, Appellants, Vs. the United States of America, Appellee. Appeal from the District Court of T
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International Harvester Company of New Jersey, and Others, Appellants, Vs. the United States of America, Appellee. Appeal From the District Court of the United States for the District of Minnesota. Brief for Appellants ..
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INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER: How the King of American Industry Lost Its Crown: The Untold Story of Ambition, Struggle, and Decline Behind a Manufacturing Legend (Back in History)
From Industry Titan to Industrial Tragedy: Discover the Untold Story Behind America’s Greatest Manufacturing Fall<br/>Once hailed as the unstoppable king of American agriculture and heavy machinery, International Harvester was a powerhouse that revolutionized farming, construction, and defense for nearly a century. Its iconic machines—tractors that transformed fields and trucks that built the nation—were symbols of American ingenuity and industrial might.<br/>But what really happened behind the factory doors? How did this empire, built on innovation and ambition, crumble under the weight of internal conflict, financial missteps, and relentless competition?<br/>International Harvester: How the King of American Industry Lost Its Crown takes you deep inside the rise, reign, and ruin of a company that shaped America’s industrial age—and the lessons its fall teaches about power, pride, and survival.<br/>Why did fierce rivalries turn into corporate mergers that reshaped the industry?<br/>How did labor strikes and management clashes fracture the heart of the company?<br/>What role did economic crises and failed innovations play in the collapse?<br/>Who were the key players driving both its golden years and downfall?<br/>This compelling, meticulously researched narrative reveals the complex forces that turned a national treasure into a cautionary tale. It’s a must-read for anyone fascinated by American history, business strategy, industrial innovation, or the gritty reality behind corporate success and failure.<br/>Whether you’re a history buff, an entrepreneur, or simply curious about the stories that built modern America, this book will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.<br/>Unlock the secrets of one of America’s most dramatic industrial sagas.<br/>Don’t miss your chance to understand the rise and fall of a true American giant. Grab your copy now and dive into the story of International Harvester—the company that ruled the fields, but lost its crown.
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International Harvester Identification Guide Serial Number Book
<p>The ultimate guide to identifying International Harvester Tractors. Model, engine, weight, where it was built, and the much sought breakdown of tractors built by year. All information sourced direct from Harvester archives and updated to reflect the most current information available. Includes Prototype models and information if available. </p>
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International Harvester Mogul oil engines for farm work: to operate on kerosene, distillate, solar oil, gas oil, motor spirits, gasoline, or naphtha ..
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International Harvester Mogul Oil Engines for Farm Work To Operate on Kerosene, Distillate, Solar Oil, Gas Oil, Motor Spirits, Gasoline, Or Naphtha
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International Harvester Mogul Oil Tractors - Primary Source Edition
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International Harvester Refrigeration
<p>A history of International Harvester involvement in the refrigeration industry. Learn about history of how a truly International Tractor and Truck company started selling household refrigerators and freezers!</p><p>More products were available to everyone - Harvester is Out of the Field and in the home, with refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers as well as </p><p>commercial milk, beverage, and walk in coolers. </p><p><br></p><p>Full of photos and reference pages, this is a long awaited book for everyone who is curious about International Harvester Refrigeration!</p>
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International Harvester Scout The Complete Illustrated History
<p>In 1953 International Harvester added a proto-SUV to their lineup: the Travelall. Several years later, someone at IH decided it was time for something different. Without any production definition to use as a guide, head designer Ted Ornas was told “design something to replace the horse”. The result was the famous Scout 80.<br><br>Making its debut in late 1960, the Scout set the stage for 4-wheel drive utility vehicles of the '70s, '80s, and '90s, and today enjoys cult-status among automotive and truck enthusiasts. Michael Banks documents the success story from the 1950s Travelall to the Scout 80, 800, 810, and Scout II versions, also covers variations like the Terra and Spirit.</p>
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International Harvester Titan oil engines
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International Harvester Tractors
In this comprehensive and readable book, tractor expert Jonathan Whitlam tells the story of the development of International Harvester from its North American roots in the 1900s. The book covers developments from the early combustion-engine machines to the merger with Case in 1985 and ownership by Fiat in 1999. The story of International Harvester is inextricably tied up with developments in farming. While the giant tractors such as the Titans and Moguls could take on large-scale agriculture, smaller tractors were developed for more modest farms. The development of the famous all-purpose Farmall tractor in 1920 not only set a new benchmark in tractor design, it also completed the revolution in mechanisation of agriculture in the United States. From 1949 some International Harvester tractors were built in Britain and the book goes on to reveal the importance of European developments, including German designs in the 1980s and 1990s after the amalgamation with Case. Accompanied by a rich selection of colour photographs, this fascinating book is a complete account of both the UK and European as well as American IH tractors.
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International Harvester Tractors and Equipment in Australia and New Zealand
This book comprehensively documents the activities of International Harvester Company (IHC) and its influence in Australia and New Zealand, from its inception to its merger with Case as Case IH. IHC began with a merger of harvesting machinery companies to form the International Trust, the world's biggest farm machinery enterprise at the time. Then IHC became involved with tractors to become the world's largest tractor and full-line machinery maker, setting production records that stand to this day. The book offers details on tractors and machinery models for collectors of the International Harvester brand line up. It also provides information and anecdotes about enthusiasts who collect, restore, and maintain vintage machines. International Harvester is copiously illustrated with much previously unpublished material.
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