The American Farm Tractor - 1991 Edition

The American Farm Tractor:A History of the Classic Tractor;text and photography by Randy Leffingwell.1991 1st Publication Motorbooks International hardcover w/dj in like new condition(small tear on top right front of dj/slight dj shelf wear).Book dimensions are 10.25x0.75× 10.25inches,192pages,2.85lbs.The author,former staff member for the L.A.Times,has written 47 titles mostly concerning American muscle cars.This book is a first in relating the history of classic US farm tractors,their manufacturers and engineering designs.Chapter1 provides an historical overview of classic US tractors.Chapters2-9 review the 8 famous U.S. manufacturers such as Allis- Chalmers,Case,Caterpillar,Deere and International Harvester.Chapter10 provides information on lesser known tractor companies such as Waterloo Boy,Russell,Samson,and many more.The author traveled the U.S. to research and photograph original,restored,and experimental models of these machines that "revolutionized the agricultural industry".