During the initial wave of powered farming in the early 20th century, most medium- to large-scale farmers traded in their mules for tractors. In the 1930s, when manufacturers began marketing their wares to the holdouts, they began building smaller, inexpensive tractors designed to do the work of two mules. This color history covers John Deere's entries in the market, namely its extremely popular two-cylinder models: the L, LA, M, MC, 40, 420, 320, 430, and 330. Today, these models are some of the most popular among the old-tractor crowd. New color photography features restored models today and is supplemented by archival images from the early 20th century. Sidebars examine John Deere's competitors in the class.
Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, prairie fires, lightning, and droughts tested the mettle of both native and newcomer. This is the story of man’s encounters with Mother Nature on America’s prairies and plains during nineteenth-century westward expansion and settlement.
Bank robbers wreaked havoc in the Sunflower State. After robbing the Chautauqua State Bank in 1911, outlaw Elmer McCurdy was killed by lawmen but wasn't buried for sixty-six years. His afterlife can be described only as bizarre. Belle Starr's nephew Henry Starr claimed to have robbed twenty-one banks. The Dalton gang failed in their attempt to rob two banks simultaneously, but others accomplished this in Waterville in 1911. Nearly four thousand known vigilantes patrolled the Sunflower State during the 1920s and 1930s to combat the criminal menace. One group even had an airplane with a .50-caliber machine gun. Join author Rod Beemer for a wild ride into Kansas's tumultuous bank heist history.
the true story of five male strippers from Glasgow. The author exposes an underexposed occupation with colourful characters and very colourful language. The guys hopes, dreams and aspirations are explored with humour and verve, so much so that the reader shares their vision. The baby oil, whipped cream and sweat are soaked into every page of this book. Can you smell it ?
A group of top scientists, lead by a legendary Nobel Prize winning physicist, has made a discovery so startling and with such deep religious implications that it sends shockwaves through the corridors of power around the world. As the federal government moves to suppress the research, all of those involved vanish without a trace. A mysterious call from the editor of The Washington Post starts Penelope Drayton Spence off in search of the missing scientists. After she crosses paths with enigmatic industrialist Michael Walker, Penelope becomes a fugitive in a wild, hold on tight to the edge of your seat race to expose the truth about the Hermes Project before the government can cover it up."--Publisher's description
The latest from prose stylist and accomplished novelist Rod Davis exposes the dark underbelly and underground economies of God's country. A desperate call from heiress Elle Meridian shakes ex-Dallas TV anchor Jack Prine from his comfortable life in the Big Easy as he begins his long search for Meridian’s missing teenage daughter. Instead of the girl, Jack discovers the savaged bodies of drug dealers and embarks on a journey of relentless violence and lethal betrayal across the South. As an intricate web of deception, extortion, and murder unwinds, Prine finds himself at odds with neo-Nazis, the cartel, and the Dixie Mafia. Even if Prine can save Meridian’s child, can he justify the blood on his hands? Rod Davis expands the thrilling world of South, America in this Southern noir, rife with chaos, unexpected turns, and fascinating characters.
PREVIEW THE CALL The big clock in the hall showed that is was 1:59 p.m. as I opened the door. Damn, Im good, I thought, always on time. What the hell happened to you, Officer Randel? asked Undersheriff Collins. Oh, just a little car-jacking on the way over; the SOB shot my partner in the chest. Looking at my uniform, I observed that I was muddy and wet past my knees, my bloody shirt was ripped at the shoulder and at the elbow on my left arm, and I definitely was not squared away. Sheriff Morgan queried, Did you kill the bastard? Frank-3 Enroute! Rookie Gilmore was trying to hold off Miss La Fleur, whom he was arresting for prostitution when Lt. (Benedict) Arnold criticized him for his behavior. Arnold stated, Ill escort her to jail personally. I commented, Arnold thinks Miss La Fleurs one hot dancin mama; even put her in the front seat. Ive seen that look in his eyes before. Hes in for a big surprise. Ha, ha, ha! I asked, Where the hell is Willy? About that time, I heard, Can I get some help in here, ple.a.se? Officer Roscoe, who was cuffing Kat, jumped from the pile and ran to the bathroom. Willy, with his gun pointed toward a whore, had her backed up and standing in the bathtub. In her hand was an ice pick. Willy was trying to cajole her into dropping it. The whore touted, I aint goin back to jail, pigs! By the way Officer Randel, said Gramms, one of the street people, that anti-freeze (wink-wink) that you gave us sure kept us warm when it rained. Thanks! Its strange how the streets have a beat and a life of their own. I visited Jasper Boy Murdock at Indian Springs Penitentiary. I could give you information about whos killing all those women if you could get me off on good behavior, coerced Jasper. Cant do that, Boy! Control, Frank-3 Enroute to UMC with a young, blond female who needs immediate attention. I have Sister Roscoe with me. My mileage is 10142.1. Cheri answered, Father Randel? Did you say Sister Roscoe? Thats affirmative. Switch to five I thought, we need to clean up the drug dealers along with the prostitutes. Ive got to call the captain. DONT MISS THE CALL!
Rod and Norma are at it again! The never ending battle against crime in Las Vegas continues to enthrall their readers as Rod Randel, The Hawk, and his partner, Sam Sikes, walk the sidewalks, and cruise the streets and alleys maintaining law and order. Randels relentless crusade against the powerful, invasive drug cartel peaks as The Hawk and his partners conspire to unravel its destructive web and to untangle the gripping network that holds their city captive to the effects of drugs. In Randels mind, no alliance is too strong or organization too powerful to evade the wrath of The Hawk and his special force of loyal, dedicated officers. Join Randel in a glass of ice tea as he and Sikes continue their vendetta against the evil factions that corrupt the streets. The Hawk is after every last one of them. It Aint Finished!
Bank robbers wreaked havoc in the Sunflower State. After robbing the Chautauqua State Bank in 1911, outlaw Elmer McCurdy was killed by lawmen but wasn't buried for sixty-six years. His afterlife can be described only as bizarre. Belle Starr's nephew Henry Starr claimed to have robbed twenty-one banks. The Dalton gang failed in their attempt to rob two banks simultaneously, but others accomplished this in Waterville in 1911. Nearly four thousand known vigilantes patrolled the Sunflower State during the 1920s and 1930s to combat the criminal menace. One group even had an airplane with a .50-caliber machine gun. Join author Rod Beemer for a wild ride into Kansas's tumultuous bank heist history.
Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, prairie fires, lightning, and droughts tested the mettle of both native and newcomer. This is the story of man’s encounters with Mother Nature on America’s prairies and plains during nineteenth-century westward expansion and settlement.
Get the whole story behind the most popular farm implement sytem of all time, beginning with Henry Ford's and Harry Ferguson's shared dream of making the farmer's job less strenuous and more efficient. Modern color photos of restored equipment, archival photography, and period advertisements show the plows, cultivators, planters, middlebusters, mowers, rakes, rotary hoes weeders, dozers, scoops, loaders and other implements that revolutionized the agricultural industry. Covered in detail are Ferguson's creation of the ingenius three-point attachment system; the Sherman brothers, pivotal figures who brought Ferguson together with Ford's deep pockets; and the infamous handshake agreement that made Ferguson implements standard equipment on Ford tractors.
Get the whole story behind the most popular farm implement sytem of all time, beginning with Henry Ford's and Harry Ferguson's shared dream of making the farmer's job less strenuous and more efficient. Modern color photos of restored equipment, archival photography, and period advertisements show the plows, cultivators, planters, middlebusters, mowers, rakes, rotary hoes weeders, dozers, scoops, loaders and other implements that revolutionized the agricultural industry. Covered in detail are Ferguson's creation of the ingenius three-point attachment system; the Sherman brothers, pivotal figures who brought Ferguson together with Ford's deep pockets; and the infamous handshake agreement that made Ferguson implements standard equipment on Ford tractors.
Examines the history of Ford N Series tractors, a line produced from 1939 to 1952; provides information on color codes, decal locations, options, and other details, including the innovative three-point hitch and draft control; and features two hundred color photographs.
Young readers will revel in this full-color, picture-filled, fact-packed book about the tractor that has worked America's fields for more than 100 years. Full color.
Formed in 1929 by the conglomeration of Minneapolis Steel, Moline Plow, and Minneapolis Threshing Company, Minneapolis-Moline gained a reputation by introducing high-compression engines, the heated cab, and a startling corporate color dubbed "Prairie Gold" to the world of farm tractors. This color history of Minneapolis-Moline's 40-year run offers a brief overview of the company's history and an emphasis on tractor development and model changes. Scenic color photography shows off some of the most faithfully restored Minne-Mo's in existence accompanied by the sort of hard-to-find, in-depth information that enthusiasts crave. In addition, there are period advertisements, archival photos, and an appendix of serial numbers and parts numbers.
Get the whole story behind the most popular farm implement sytem of all time, beginning with Henry Ford's and Harry Ferguson's shared dream of making the farmer's job less strenuous and more efficient. Modern color photos of restored equipment, archival photography, and period advertisements show the plows, cultivators, planters, middlebusters, mowers, rakes, rotary hoes weeders, dozers, scoops, loaders and other implements that revolutionized the agricultural industry. Covered in detail are Ferguson's creation of the ingenius three-point attachment system; the Sherman brothers, pivotal figures who brought Ferguson together with Ford's deep pockets; and the infamous handshake agreement that made Ferguson implements standard equipment on Ford tractors.
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