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Farmall: The Golden Age 1924-1954
The Farmall tractors of the first part of the 20th century brought the Industrial Revolution to the farm, playing a key role in Americas transformation from a primarily agrarian society to an industrialized nation. In Farmall Tractors 192454: The Golden Age, author Lee Klancher weaves the story of the development of the Farmall with the story of the American farm in the early 20th century. The reader will discover the Farmalls role in Americas early 20th century exodus from the farm and how those that stayed on the farm used modern equipmentparticularly the Farmall tractorand contemporary business practices to become the worlds most efficient agricultural producers.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2002
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About the author
Lee Klancher
70 books2 followersLee Klancher’s career encompasses more than 30 years of publishing great stories. As an editor and publisher, he has overseen the development of some of the most-respected and best-selling books in the transportation niche. A prolific author and photographer, Lee has contributed words and images to more than 30 books as well as dozens of national magazines including Men’s Journal, Draft, and Motorcyclist.
A book junkie and an obsessive student of his craft, Lee has also taught writing and photography at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He is best-known for his award-winning books and calendars covering farm tractors, including Red Tractors and Red 4WD Tractors. He has rented an abandoned air force base to create a book cover, and built a custom 20x40-foot studio to photograph 30 of the most valuable John Deeres in private hands. He and his camera have climbed the Julian Alps, explored breweries on four continents, and ridden backcountry motorcycle routes in the Bolivian Amazon, the Australian Outback, and on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.
When not working on a book or a photo shoot, Lee busies himself cycling, traveling, reading, and enjoying the outdoors. Lee lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Joan as well as their dog, Red.
A book junkie and an obsessive student of his craft, Lee has also taught writing and photography at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He is best-known for his award-winning books and calendars covering farm tractors, including Red Tractors and Red 4WD Tractors. He has rented an abandoned air force base to create a book cover, and built a custom 20x40-foot studio to photograph 30 of the most valuable John Deeres in private hands. He and his camera have climbed the Julian Alps, explored breweries on four continents, and ridden backcountry motorcycle routes in the Bolivian Amazon, the Australian Outback, and on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.
When not working on a book or a photo shoot, Lee busies himself cycling, traveling, reading, and enjoying the outdoors. Lee lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Joan as well as their dog, Red.
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