Farm related (other than tractor)
Farm related (other than tractor) books
Rating system
0 = save your money
1 = of questionable value
2 = a basic book with a broad overview
3 = a good reference book
4 = very good book with details, background, good pictures
5 = highly recommended, should be on your shelf
* = information not available


Farm related (other than tractor)

TitleAuthorPricedate publishedStill in print?Ratingcommentsreviewed by
The Grain Harvesters*$15.95*yes*important milestones in grain harvesting, ASAE publication*
Custom Combining On The Great PlainsThomas Isern*1981*3history of wheat harvesting with maps, photographs, charts, and tablesClayton Rye
The American Family FarmHans Halberstadt$301996yes2Sentimental and historical look at farm life, organized by season. Good descriptions of basic farm tasks, average photos, some editing errors, 192 pgs, 130 b&w, 80 color ill, Classic MotorbooksDean Vinson
Complete Guide to Stationary Gas EnginesMark Meincke$301996yes3Brief history, lots of details, black and white photos, 192 pgs, Classic MotorbooksDean Vinson
American Gasoline Engines Since 1872C.H. Wendel$44.95*yes*584 pgs, over 2100 b&w photos, Crestline (Classic Motorbooks)*
Toy TractorsWagner & Manocchi$12.95*yes*includes lead, tin, and die-cast, 96 pgs, 80 color ill, Classic Motorbooks*
Farm MemoriesApril Halberstadt$19.95*yes*160 pgs, 200 b&w ill, Classic Motorbooks*
Combines & Harvesters Photographic HistoryJeff Creighton$19.95*yes*160 pgs, 250 b&w ill, Classic Motorbooks*
Farming Comes of Age 1912-1942J.C. Allen & Son$24.95*yes*160 pgs, 200 b&w photos, available from ASAE*
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