With the use of 350 photos, the author traces the history of the tractor in England and the United States, starting with Jethro Tull's revolutionary mechanical seed drill in 1701, describing the early steam and gas-powered models, and explaining the impact of the Great Depression and two world wars on production of what has become a required piece of farm equipment. People whose efforts speeded up the development of farming machinery are also discussed.
A complete history of tractors and trucks, tracing their evolution from the early pioneers to today's state-of-the-art farming and road machines. Includes an illustrated catalog of major manufacturers around the world.
an illustrated history and comprehensive directory of tractors around the world with full coverage of all the great marques, designers and manufacturers
Carroll, John
2007
Chronicles the history of the tractor over the course of the twentieth century, and features color photographs, specifications, and information on marques, designers, and manufacturers.
With the use of 350 photos, the author traces the history of the tractor in England and the United States, starting with Jethro Tull's revolutionary mechanical seed drill in 1701, describing the early steam and gas-powered models, and explaining the impact of the Great Depression and two world wars on production of what has become a required piece of farm equipment. People whose efforts speeded up the development of farming machinery are also discussed.
Full-color photographs and text cover the 60-year history of the customized motorcycles known as choppers, from the 1940s to the beginning of the twenty-first century.
