The Bigger Book of John Deere Tractors (Big Book): The Complete Model-by-Model Encyclopedia ... Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles (The Big Book Series) - Hardcover

Macmillan, Don

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0760336539 ISBN 13: 9780760336533

Publisher: Voyageur Press, 2010

Synopsis

The Bigger Book of John Deere Tractors is a model-by-model encyclopedia of John Deere tractors from their first appearance in 1892 to the latest, 2009 models. Photographs showcase beautifully restored tractors as well as unique paintings and artwork from the Deere archives, rare and valuable original brochures, and studio photos of John Deere toys and models. For tractor enthusiasts, John Deere aficionados, and devotees of American farm machinery at its finest, this big book is an unparalleled compendium of pictures and facts, the best look ever at the incomparable John Deere.

About this title

Review:

helpfully arranged... --Tractor Magazine, July, 2010

If you are a Deere enthusiast this book is a must! --Tractor Magazine, July, 2010

If you don't know much yet about this fascinating brand, then this book will give you an excellent grounding. --Tractor Magazine, July, 2010

'This big book is an unparalleled collection of pictures and facts, the best look ever at John Deere.' -- Denbighshire Free Press, June 24 2010

'Don has brought...extensive knowledge and in-depth research to this extensive book...by far the most comprehensive on the subject.' -- Old TRACTOR, June 2010

'If you are a Deere enthusiast, this book is a must.' -- Tractor Magazine, July 2010

'This is an updated edition of MBI's best-selling tractor book...to include the latest major model line revolution of 2009.' -- Corwen, Bala & Llangollen Free Press, June 24 2010

'A colourful compendium of everything John Deere - from the pioneering years through to the modern day.' -- Farming Monthly, July 2010

'With its large format, excellent photographs and over 280 pages the book seems to be good value.' -- Model Tractor, Summer 2010

About the Author:

Don Macmillan is one of the world's most respected authorities on Deere & Company. He bought his first Deere tractor in 1943, was appointed the first Deere dealer in the United Kingdom in 1958, and went on to establish one of the world's foremost collections of Deere tractors and memorabilia. Working with Deere & Company, he authored John Deere Tractors & Equipment volumes 1 and 2 and John Deere Tractors Worldwide, all published by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. He is the author of Voyageur's The Big Book of John Deere and John Deere Tractor Legacy. He lives in Devizes, Wiltshire, Great Britain.

Randy Leffingwell wrote his first book, American Muscle, in 1989 while still on staff at the Los Angeles Times. Since then, he has authored another 47 titles for Motorbooks and its sister publisher Voyageur Press covering subjects from sports cars to motorcycles to farm tractors. Leffingwell is considered one of the top Porsche historians working today, and he enjoys a close working relationship with Porsche AG. His Porsche titles include Porsche 911 50 Years, The Complete Book of Porsche 911, and Porsche Turbo. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Andrew Morland is a freelance photojournalist. He is the photographer of numerous Voyageur Press tractor books, including The Bigger Book of John Deere, Vintage Ford Tractors, and Classic Tractors of the World. He lives in Somerset, England.Harold L. Brock was chief engineer of the Ford N Series tractors covered in this book. He worked beside Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson, and has inside stories to tell about these men, machines, and their history. He later was an engineer at Deere & Company. Brock lives in Waterloo, Iowa.

About this edition

• Publisher: Voyageur Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0760336539
• ISBN 13: 9780760336533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288