The evolution of the modern farmFinally, an encyclopedia reference work covering American farm implements and farm-related antiques from the 1800s through the 1940s. Through Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements and Antiques, follow the exciting and fascinating technological advances in farm equipment that made the United States the breadbasket to the world.Thoroughly researched, this guide features nearly 2,000 rare illustrations of farm equipment - the most poplar to the most obscure - from firms such as Deere and Co., J.I. Case, Allis-Chalmers, International Harvester and McCormick. Trace the history of:Alfalfa GrindersBalersCorn BindersCorn HarvestersCultivatorsElevatorsDrillsHay ToolsMilking MachinesPlowsSawsThreshersWashing MachinesPlus Much More!If you have an interest in farming and history, you''ll love Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements and Antiques. Not only does it identify and illustrate farm equipment, but it explains how this equipment was used and reveals many of the trials and tribulations farmers faced in using it. Also includes current price ranges for thousands of implements and antiques.