This Old John Deere: A Treasury of Vintage Tractors and Family Farm Memories
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.17 (652 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785830057 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Sanders.. Wendel, and Ralph W. Whether you dream of restoring a John Deere or have a whole shed full of them, you'll cherish the reminiscences within the pages of This Old John Deere. The authors of the pieces collected in this anthology come from a wide range of backgrounds and farming regions. The most popular make among collectors and restorers deserves its own tribute, so we've gathered a fabulous collection of artwork and stories devoted just to the famous green machines. Stories--ranging from the first ride upon a John Deere to the fateful day when the team of horses was replaced by the shiny new Johnny Popper--by well-known and respected farm contributors include Patricia Penton Leimbach, Donald Zolan, Dave Barnhouse, Don Macmillan, C.H. This book is a treasury of memoriesâ??short stories, essays, tall tales, and reminiscencesâ??all devoted to John Deere tractors and to their role on the family farm. Some are respected
. Contemporary farm photography and artwork from Grant Wood, Bob Artley, Charles Freitag, and Francis Lee Jaques accompany and complement (compliment) the text. These stories are nostalgic, sentimental, and sometimes humorous, all paying homage to life on the farm. Twedt, and Robert Amerson. White, Patricia Penton Leimbach, Bill Holm, Ben Logan, Jim Heynen, Sara De Luca, Marjorie Myers Douglas, Jerry L. This delightful collection contains memorable stories p
Midwest Book Review said A perfect giftbook selection for tractor enthusiasts. Deftly edited by Michael Dregni and illustrated throughout with excellent color photography, This Old John Deere: A Treasury Of Vintage Tractors And Family Farm Memories is a wonderful celebration of John Deere tractors throughout the years and their roles on family farms across America. This Old John Deere offers a simple, plain-speech overview of the tractors' service throughout American "A perfect giftbook selection for tractor enthusiasts" according to Midwest Book Review. Deftly edited by Michael Dregni and illustrated throughout with excellent color photography, This Old John Deere: A Treasury Of Vintage Tractors And Family Farm Memories is a wonderful celebration of John Deere tractors throughout the years and their roles on family farms across America. This Old John Deere offers a simple, plain-speech overview of the tractors' service throughout American 20th century agricultural history complements this remarkable visual tribute. This Old John Deere is a perfect giftbook selection for tractor enthusiasts and a wonderful addition to community library collections.. 0th century agricultural history complements this remarkable visual tribute. This Old John Deere is a perfect giftbook selection for tractor enthusiasts and a wonderful addition to community library collections.. WONDERFUL willa Got it for a retired JOHN DEERE employee! He even recognized a fellow retiree in it. Pictures are wonderful. Great!. "If you like John Deere" according to Roberta. If you like John Deere, you'd probably like this book. I bought it as a gift for my brother-in-law to read to his grandson because his grandson is COMPLETELY INTO John Deere tractors at two years of age. Lots of nice pictures.
Twedt, and Robert Amerson. White, Patricia Penton Leimbach, Bill Holm, Ben Logan, Jim Heynen, Sara De Luca, Marjorie Myers Douglas, Jerry L. . Contemporary farm photography and artwork from Grant Wood, Bob Artley, Charles Freitag, and Francis Lee Jaques accompany and complement (compliment) the text. These stories are nostalgic, sentimental, and sometimes humorous, all paying homage to life on the farm. About the Author This delightful collection contains memorable stories penned by Garrison