Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques

by Charles H. Wendel

Book Overview

Inside these pages are the clever, quaint and inventive ways used to get work done, such as: alfalfa grinders; combines; corn planters; reapers; threshers and wagons and carriages. Whether you grew up... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873495683
• ISBN13: 9780873495684
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Krause Publications
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements and Antiques

I purchased this book for my Father (who is a 75 year old retired farmer) as a gift. He loved it and has spent many hours reading this book. He has had me purchase 2 more copies and has given them as gfts. It was an excellent purchase and is a very enjoyable book.

Excellent Reference Source

This is one of the best books on antique farm machinery I have seen. It brings back many memories.

A Must Have Book on Agricultural Machinery & Mechanization

C. H. Wendel's Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques is a first-rate work. The illustrations are exceptional, and the scope impressive. Wendel documents the machinery of manufacturing giants and the lesser-known manufacturers from the middle nineteenth century to the middle twentieth century. If you need to identify a machine or manufacturer Wendel's book ought to be your first source.

The collector in our family loves this book!

I bought this book as a gift for my father, who collects antique farm tools and tractors, has done his own restorations, and goes to antique shows all the time. I have no higher praise than this: when he settles in for the night, he gets in his favorite chair and opens that book. He may read it for hours, or browse a few pages, but it's his favorite reading material.

Most authoritative guide to old farming equipment EVER !

Once again, Charles Wendel shows that he is the undisputed master author of obscure antique farm implements and tractors.Wendel shows old sales brochure engravings of everything from hog oilers to corn shellers and hay loft pulleys. From feed grinders to hay tedders, and EVERYTHING in between.A MUST READ if you want a guide to antique farm implements from the 1800's through the 1950's.