Unusual Vintage Tractors, by C.H. Wendel. 272 Pages. Softbound. The row to the modern-day tractor was a tough one to hoe. It took years of experimentation to develop a practical farm machine that could do row-crop work, cultivate, grind feed, and haul grain. Now, you can celebrate the good ol' American ingenuity behind more than 250 unique tractors with historian C.H. Wendel. Inside this expansive reference you will find more than 280 vintage photos, 34 color photos of tractors in their original dress, historical captions and text on each tractor and its manufacturer, variations on engine designs, tractor configurations, and much more. Read about companies both obscure and well-known and learn to appreciate the fortitude and insight of early designers who laid the groundwork for today's high-tech tractors. This book is sure to enlighten all interested readers on every aspect of vintage tractors and their development. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0697)